Operations Associate, Techstars NYC powered by J.P. Morgan Accelerator

Interested in becoming an Operations Associate for Techstars NYC powered by J.P. Morgan? You will help build the next amazing batch of NYC startups as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode beyond all reasonable comprehension. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings and get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.

Being a Techstars Operations Associate is a chance to get an amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, and get exposure to some of the greatest up-and-coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, many associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the program. Many also go on to build their own companies.

General Job Description 

This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of the accelerator program. You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Techstars program and assist the Techstars Managing Director, Investment Manager & Program Associate in ensuring that all needs of the program and its cohort are met. There’s no job too big or too small; you’ll work closely in partnership with the whole team to build an incredible experience for founders. Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage venture backed company ecosystem is preferred. A willingness to learn and comfort tackling new problems is a must. This role is a temporary full-time position through December 2024.

Duties and tasks will include:

• Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
• Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsor visits
• Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
• Event planning, set up, and execution
• Develop scalable processes for the accelerator team to optimize founder work and activities
• Enter and track program data

Qualifications

• Currently live in New York City or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program from September 9, 2024 through December 6, 2024. 
• Willing to commit to the equivalent of a full-time position for a three-month time period and available days, evenings, and whenever else needed. Schedule is flexible but a strong commitment is expected.
• Hyper-organized and detail-oriented self-starter with experience in operations, logistics and event planning
• Demonstrated interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, etc.
• Able to jump in and knock out any task quickly and effectively
• Effective, communicative problem solver
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities 
• Have a great attitude, desire to learn and meet new people. Lots of energy and enthusiasm
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
• Comfortable with tools like Google Suite, Airtable, Zapier, Notion, etc. It’s especially important to have experience building and using formulas within Excel/Google sheets
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation: $7,000 total compensation for the program.

About Techstars

Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas - entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 2,300 companies with a combined market cap of more than $29B.

Techstars’ mission is to help entrepreneurs succeed wherever they are in the world and whatever their background is. Regional accelerator programs all around the world are the cornerstone of the strategy. The investment approach is fundamentally driven by the worldwide network of managing directors, who interact with startup founders daily, guiding, mentoring and cultivating them along the journey. The scale of this reach results in a diversified strategy that provides investors with a uniquely qualified deal flow.

We help Techstars founders connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations to grow their companies.

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law.