Program Coordinator
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Cambridge, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Program Coordinator The Builder Platform
Full-Time Hybrid (based at The Engine in Cambridge) with some travel for in-person convenings
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public benefit organization The Engine supports Tough Tech founders working to solve the worlds most pressing challenges in climate health and advanced systems. We do this through powerful founder programs access to shared infrastructure and labs and by convening a national network of corporate partners investors and experts.
Established through a collaboration between the National Science Foundation and The Engine a Tough Tech incubator and accelerator built by MIT The Builder Platform is a human-centered network designed to empower the nations top emerging technology ecosystems.
Bringing together the brightest minds in Tough Tech The Builder Platform connects regional ecosystem builders to the capital partners tools and support they need to scale.
Our tailored support is fueling the growth of ecosystems supported by the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program - a flagship initiative that is driving regional innovation across the country.
The Program Coordinator keeps The Builder Platforms programming content and events running on schedule. The role manages logistics for virtual sessions and in-person convenings coordinates content production drafts TBP newsletters keeps the TBP website current and provides day-to-day support to the full TBP team.
Reports to: Senior Manager Partner Engagement & Workforce Development The Builder Platform
Partners with: Communications Lead Ops team
Run logistics for all TBP virtual programming: draft session descriptions with TBP team members and advisors invite the right participants send reminders record sessions and log follow-ups.
After each Thursday Session collect slide decks write the recap and capture resources shared in the meeting chat.
Track participation in TBP programming in Airtable.
Coordinate logistics for TBP in-person convenings including venues food and beverage attendee lists and communications and pre-read materials.
Support agenda design for convenings by gathering input from the TBP team advisors NSF and Engine participants.
Manage TBPs content calendar day to day so the team can see what has been produced what is in progress and what is scheduled for newsletters or social.
Track content milestones and bring in the right team members to execute.
Produce TBP content in the appropriate format (Google Doc Lovable video etc.) including clipping key sections of recorded sessions into playlists.
Where useful adapt Engine-specific content for broader audiences of ecosystem builders in support of TBPs field-building work.
Draft all TBP newsletters (weekly Cohort 1 weekly Cohort 2 monthly public) including Engine news and curated resources such as funding opportunities and events in the TBP brand voice and for review by the Communications Lead and TBP team. Use AI tools including Claude skills to gather and draft content.
Manage TBP website content including posting logistics edits and webpage updates.
Provide coordination and administrative support to the full TBP team including help designing presentations and drafting talking points.
Create and maintain SOPs for programming events and communications processes.
Data: Keep programming content and event records accurate and up to date in shared systems and work with the Ops team to maintain archive and QC data tools and reporting.
Reporting: Contribute to Milestones reports presentations and other materials as needed.
Experience: 2 years minimum in program coordination events communications or operations ideally in a mission-driven or startup ecosystem setting.
Education: Bachelors degree preferred.
Organizational Skills: Able to keep many moving pieces on track (calendars logistics deadlines) with strong follow-through and strong attention to details.
Communication Skills: Clear concise writer comfortable drafting newsletters session descriptions and event materials and able to communicate with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Strong verbal communication skills.
Systems Fluency: Comfort with Google Workspace Airtable HubSpot Circle or similar tools with interest in using AI tools to improve team workflows.
Soft Skills: Team player results-oriented a good listener and able to thrive in an ambiguous fast-paced environment.
This is a chance to grow your career at the center of a national innovation initiative. Youll work with a mission-driven team that supports NSF Regional Innovation Engines across the country and youll see up close how research turns into companies jobs and stronger regional economies. Youll build real skills in program management communications and event planning backed by The Engine the nonprofit built by MIT to help Tough Tech founders take on the worlds most pressing challenges. If youre organized curious and want your work to matter we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
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