Program Manager gBETA Huntsville
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 70000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Program Manager - gBETA Huntsville
Location: Huntsville AL in-person
Salary: $60000 - $70000
Description
8torhasworkedwithmorethan2000startupsthathavecumulativelygoneontoraisemorethan$2.9Binfinancingandemploymorethan14000people.
At gener8tor we drive economic growth and empower communities through accelerator programs venture funds and workforce Huntsville gener8tor runs gBETA and SPARK pre-accelerator programs. gBETA is a free seven-week accelerator program that helps startups build and scale. SPARK is a free seven-week venture-creation program designed to provide foundational support to builders to validate their ideas and create high-growth startup companies.
As the gBETA Huntsville Program Manager you will play a critical role in the Alabama entrepreneurial ecosystem. You will take the lead as the face of gener8tor in North Alabama and Huntsville and be our local frontline in coaching founders fostering meaningful connections and helping startups succeed. You will engage with startup founders students universities mentors investors and community partners while driving the success of our programs. Success looks like becoming the unofficial mayor of startup activity in Huntsville. We are looking for an ambitious community advocate who is hungry to support entrepreneurs connect with mentors and investors and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
At gener8tor we
- See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
- Never self-defeat and have a play to win mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
- Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
- Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get things done!
- Strive for that guy emailed me. Based on a story from our founders we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong personal 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.
Our values are core to how we work. If they dont resonate with you this role might not be the right fit.
Responsibilities
- Plan manage and execute multiple accelerator programs per year ensuring smooth operations by coordinating logistics scheduling programming and delivering gener8tors established curriculum.
- Recruit vet and select high-potential entrepreneurs and startups for gBETA and SPARK cohorts proactively sourcing applicants and engaging in targeted outreach to build a strong pipeline.
- Act as the lead coach and advisor for participating startups meeting one-on-one with founders twice a week providing mentorship holding them accountable to growth and financing goals and facilitating key connections to mentors customers and investors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Alabama - founders mentors academics investors corporations and program partners actively engaging with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and serving as a key connector between local startups and gener8tors broader network.
- Support alumni companies by continuing to assist them with their growth facilitating ongoing introductions tracking their fundraising growth and engagement and ensuring they remain an active part of the gener8tor community.
- Advocate for and champion startup founders actively promoting their success amplifying their visibility and serving as a passionate supporter of the entrepreneurial community.
- Contribute to the gener8tor teams broader initiatives including supporting other accelerator programs engaging in ecosystem-building efforts and assisting with strategic projects as needed.
- Support the entrepreneurial ecosystem centered in Huntsville serving North Alabama entrepreneurs.
Requirements
- Residence in or relocation to Huntsville to fully engage in the startup ecosystems network and events in the Huntsville area.
- Deep commitment to the startup ecosystem in Alabama with a passion for supporting founders and fostering entrepreneurship.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
- Highly organized self-starter capable of managing multiple projects meeting deadlines and working with self-initiative.
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly balancing cohort management stakeholder engagement and operational responsibilities.
- Enthusiastic hands-on team-player mentality willing to take on any taskbig or smallto ensure program success.
- Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills and deepen expertise in different industries startups and venture capital.
- Flexibility in schedule including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
- Broader gener8tor program support and participation willing to support programs and gener8tor efforts beyond gBETA.
- Willingness to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
gener8tor’s turnkey platform for the creative economy connects startup founders, musicians, artists, investors, universities and corporations. The gener8tor platform includes pre-accelerators, accelerators, corporate programming, conferences and fellowships.
