Georgia Program Coordinator (Georgia Startup Academy)

This role will be the key to a successful startup program. You will be responsible for the daily success of the program creating a positive experience for all participants. Responsibilities will range from community management to logistical support. You will report to the Program Manager responsible for the overall program and account management. You will be responsible for performing administrative duties as well as support with events and management. You will be expected to be available at all program stages and virtual/physical event times scheduled for the duration of the program. You will be interacting with mentors and up-and-coming startups on a daily basis.

The position is based in Tbilisi Georgia.

We are looking for a candidate to start in June 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively serve as the first level of support for program applicant questions and inquiries that require local knowledge.
  

• Coordinate and manage Office Hours between the mentors and the founders/startups.
  

• Plan and execute frequent social events for the batch including engaging alumni from prior batches.
  

• Source and coordinate local industry speakers and investors to guest speak virtually for the program per request.
  

• Lead the logistics and operational preparations for events working with various stakeholders as needed (startups partners and vendors etc).
  

• Ensure the successful execution of events.
  

• Send weekly cohort emails (updates; housekeeping; next weeks events; new mentors; various deadlines etc.).
  

• Update internal documents and tools for regular reporting and visibility.
  

• Provide support to the Program Manager in all aspects of the program participating in weekly syncs with the programs team.
  

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Who you are:

You do need to be organized but beyond that you want to and like leading and driving initiatives and you can think strategically! You want to learn from the cumulative experiences of other Programs team members but would be up for the challenge of adaptation and localization. You understand how to navigate needs between multiple stakeholders and would be humble in doing so. Most importantly you are excited at the prospect of supporting founders and elevating the tech community in Georgia.

Must have:

• Be one of the most organized people you know
  

• Exceptional attention to details
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment under pressure
  

• Global & cultural awareness and excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world speaking different languages
  

• Self-starter & prioritize to get tasks done efficiently
  

• Passionate about startups
  

• Work authorization in Georgia
  

Nice to have:

• Experience working on with or for startups
  

• Experience with budgeting and reporting
  

• Familiarity with cross-cultural business
  

• Knowledge of the startup ecosystem in Georgia