Job Description
If youre someone who enjoys building operational processes and supporting high-impact climate tech projects with mission-driven teams this role is for you!
Who we are:
- FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
- We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
- We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship breakthrough technologies and mission-driven organizations.
- Since 2015 we have successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals companies universities and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
What youll do:
We are seeking an individual with a growth mindset to help build and execute initiatives to support venture creation and commercialization programs primarily out of Federal labs and research institutions. Projects will include supporting novel new incubation programs for innovations in the energy climate aerospace and health/bio sectors.
Some examples of what youll do:
- Support day-to-day operations of venture incubation and acceleration programs that provide tailored services for early-stage ventures such as entrepreneurship education and coaching programs
- Manage project plans stay extremely organized and focused on details of program execution
- Design and develop presentations reports and other program material using content creation software ( Canva etc.)
- Execute the backend of workshops webinars and program ecosystems (Zoom Microsoft Teams Google Suite etc.)
- Manage client engagements to include set-up taking minutes and managing follow-ups
- Coordinate community engagement events bringing together innovators entrepreneurs industry leaders and investors to foster collaboration
- Participate in the innovation ecosystem meeting companies customers advisors and investors where they are and bringing them into the fold at FedTech.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across internal teams to align efforts and drive engagement with key external stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem
- Participate in professional development activities like new product development business/finance and entrepreneurship. We are 100% committed to growing your skill set.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- 0-2 years of experience in relevant industries including: entrepreneurship or innovation programming consulting business admin/analysis/finance or engineering/science.
- Experience in the energy climate aerospace or life sciences is a plus
- Experience with the needs of early-stage technology-oriented ventures is a plus
- Completion of a bachelors degree
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for environmental sustainability
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (e.g. scientist corporate executive entrepreneur investor government etc.).
- Tech savvy. Expert in a handful of SAAS systems and interested in learning more.
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines bringing a proactive solutions-focused mindset and the initiative to confidently drive projects forward.
Our Values:
- Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
- Unity: We treat our clients team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
- Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
- Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client team partners and partners first
- Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action
Compensation:
- Base salary range: $65-80k
- The salary range listed for this position is based on market data and internal compensation structure. The final compensation package will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills and education. This range is not a guarantee of compensation and offers may fall outside this range in exceptional cases.
- In addition to the base salary compensation includes performance-based bonus (OTE) and ability to earn equity
- A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield accrued PTO professional development funds employer paid disability insurance parental leave transportation and wellness reimbursements amongst others.
Location:
The position will be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in either of the following locations:
- 3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington VA and 2 days remote
- 2 days in person at our office in Boston MA and 3 days remote
Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically (10-15%) Required Experience:
Junior IC