Summer Venture & Economic Development Fellow

VC Stack; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking a Graduate Fellow/Summer Associate in Chicago to support venture initiatives aimed at driving economic growth through hardtech entrepreneurship. This role involves assessing opportunities for investment, developing proposals for public and private capital, and collaborating with stakeholders in Chicago's tech ecosystem.

Candidates should be graduate students focusing on policy or economic development and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A stipend of $1,500 per month is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a current graduate program student focusing on areas of policy, economic development, real estate, or business administration.
• Strong organizational skills reflecting ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Very strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities for expanding mHUB's mission and impact through real estate and startup investment.
• Develop proposals to attract capital for technology-based economic development initiatives.
• Drive collaboration between stakeholders to develop strategies for economic growth in the region.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Expert communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current graduate program student in policy, economic development, real estate, or business administration

Job description

VC Stack is seeking a Graduate Fellow/Summer Associate in Chicago to support venture initiatives aimed at driving economic growth through hardtech entrepreneurship. This role involves assessing opportunities for investment, developing proposals for public and private capital, and collaborating with stakeholders in Chicago's tech ecosystem.

Candidates should be graduate students focusing on policy or economic development and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A stipend of $1,500 per month is offered.