Operations Associate - USC Digital Economy Program, LA

Location: LA, Onsite 

Comp: $42,000 - $60,000 + Bonus & Benefits. 

As a Founder Catalyst Operations Associate, 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 and masterclasses – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.

General Job Description

This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of our founder catalyst (aka pre-accelerator) programs. This role is customer facing and requires the ability to organize information, capture data, and execute tasks quickly and with precision. Up to 10% travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
• Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsors visits
• Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
• Event planning
• Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced project or program management-focused position
• Super organised & passionate.  
• Startup / VC Background  -
• Lives in LA 
• Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship
• 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 ambiguity and is solutions-driven
• Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)

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 3,000 companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of $97.9 Billion. www.techstars.com

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.