Accelerate Director- Project Makers

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the development of Project Makers Accelerate and Support Program and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. Will report to the Operations Director.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Create a strategic plan for the accelerator program, aligning it with the goals and objectives of the Project Makers and our stakeholders.

2. Lead the process of recruiting and selecting startups for the accelerator program.

3. Provide direct assistance, support, and guidance to participants in business development strategies and growth. (Customer Service).

4. Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective program strategy based on our target audience.

5. Develop, execute, and support activities, events, workshops, and demo days for Project Makers Accelerate and Support participants.

6. Oversee day-to-day operations of the accelerator program.

7. Identify and bring resources, key industry players, and consultants to support participants needs and facilitate mentorship.

8. Establish, nurture, and maintain effective relationships with investors and potential partners to facilitate connections with the participants.

9. Collaborate with external organizations to enhance the resources and opportunities available to the accelerator participants.

10. Maintain records of activities, analytics, and metrics.

11. Monitor and evaluate the progress of the participants throughout the program.

12. Work with the communications department to develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the program and its success stories.

13. Proficiency in email, design, and publishing software.

14. Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management.

15. Manage internal communications with participants.

16. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and identify areas for improvement.

17. Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process for the program.

18. Ensure that Project Makers is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.

19. Provide analytical support to Project Makers internal management team.

20. Support in the coordination of activities and external resources of Project Makers.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION Y/O EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s in business administration or related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical assistance to small business owners and overseeing/managing the day-to-day operations of a similar program.

COMMUNICATION: Mastery of both verbal and written communication skills that allow you to express yourself clearly and with certainty in English and Spanish with internal or external personnel of any hierarchical level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. May reach above shoulder heights or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday and must be able to lift 15 pounds and use proper lifting techniques.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to analyze problems, plan strategies and direct projects. Ability to handle problems involving specific variables in standard or variable situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and validate conclusions. Ability to read financial reports and legal documents. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and portions in practical situations. Excellent planning is a critical skill. Excel at strategic thinking, be open to new perspectives and better ways to do things; and be creative, a visionary, and manage innovation well.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORES VALUES

CREATIVE INNOVATION: We are devoted to building a better country. We recognize that the opportunities we all aspire to, require new solutions. Creativity and innovation are our tools to create a better quality of life.

STAKEHOLDER EMPATHY: We believe in “love” and “care” in our stakeholder interactions and in everything we do. We work hard to ensure respect, solidarity and purpose and are devoted to a sense of service to one another based on a keen sense of empathy.

ETHICAL TRANSPARENCY: Our mission focus on eradicating child poverty in Puerto Rico forces us to be fanatics about doing things right – with best-in-class governance, ethics and transparency.

INCLUSIVE TRUST: We learn from those who live the problems. We develop opportunities with people at the center of everything we do. We lay necessities bare so that we can find and implement the right solutions at scale.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided shows the nature of the general responsibilities and the level of competency expected. However, this job description hasn’t been designed as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required to the leader assigned to the job.

EEO EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person