Position Title: Startup Ecosystem Operations Manager
Reports To: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)
Compensation: $50,000 annually + benefits
Position Purpose
The Startup Ecosystem Operations Manager’s (SEOM) primary responsibility is implementing and executing strategies developed by Velocities – an Elevate Ventures partnership with Bloomington and Columbus, Indiana, including board administration, operations, and communications; working closely with the current Entrepreneur-in-Residence to track progress of regional startups; assisting with the planning and execution of all meetings and events.
Responsibilities
Supporting Entrepreneur-in-Residence (40%)
- Track startup progress, engagement, and other metrics set by the board across the Velocities partnership region
- Summarize and identify emerging trends across the region and bring them to the attention of the EIR and Velocities board
- Attend regional events as a Velocities representative when the EIR is unable to attend
Marketing & Communications (40%)
- Implement regional community outreach, marketing, and stakeholder management strategies, including the production of communication such as the annual report, stakeholder reports, and press releases
- Manage and execute Velocities events across the region, including collaboration with board members, Elevate Ventures, regional stakeholders, and others
- Manage Salesforce CRM, including startups, founders, and other stakeholders. Communicate emerging trends or barriers to the Velocities board during monthly meetings
- Website and social media, including creating and maintain web content and creating social media campaigns to distribute news and events
Board Operations & Administration (20%)
- Plan and attend monthly Velocities board meetings – including securing venue, preparing agenda, drafting and circulating minutes, and following up on action items discussed
- Manage special projects identified by the board
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, business or related field
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical skills and good judgment, with the ability to gather and digest information quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
- Interpreting data, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling
- Experience with Salesforce CRM is preferred
- Experience with entrepreneurial companies in a similar outreach role is a plus, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Goal-oriented with strong project execution capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Team-player
- Planning, organizing, executing and evaluating projects, datasets, and events
- Managing multiple and competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Flexibility in work hours, when necessary
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required
Submit your cover letter and resume to cmegnin@elevateventures.com. Applicant review is on-going with a preference for candidates who apply by March 31st.
Velocities: A $2.5mm partnership among The Mill in Bloomington, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce in Columbus, and Elevate Ventures in Indianapolis to provide resources and support to entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. The objective is to induce more startup activities and innovation and to ultimately create jobs and increase wages.