Program Operations Associate Id-1206

January 9, 2025

Job Timeline: Temporary Full-Time Position from March-June

Location: Hybrid, Metro Denver Area

Compensation: $4,000 - $5,000 per month for the duration of program (3.5 months - March-June)

As an Operations Associate for the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best impact-focused entrepreneurs and investors, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.

It’s basically a chance to get amazing operations and program management experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, 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 three months. 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. 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, and will begin on March 10, 2025 and end June 6, 2025. This is a hybrid position, where work can be completed remotely, but we are seeking candidates that can be in person in the Metro Denver Area to support at least 3 of the 13 weeks of programming in person.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
Execute program operations, including but not limited to supporting scheduling and coordinating with speakers, logistics for in person programming, placing and managing orders for materials, etc.
Coordinate the scheduling of mentors and manage the mentor-founder matching process
Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
Support with event planning and own operational aspects of executing events, including our in person program trips and end of program Demo Day event
Manage social media pages for program (LinkedIn) by posting program updates and highlighting founder successes during program
Occasionally support the Managing Director with special projects, including but not limited to, sending investor network communications, and supporting founders with business development
Represent Techstars in the local community, both actively and passively

Qualifications

1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position
Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital
Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
Experience in event planning and event logistics
Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities
Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations
Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Authorized to work in The United States
Currently live in Metro Denver or would be willing to relocate from March-June

Testimonials

Dirk Lehmann – Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?
Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)

About Techstars

The Techstars worldwide network 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 2,200 companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of $29 Billion. www.techstars.com

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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