Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey.&nbsp;
The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA;&nbsp;Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.
Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.

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<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, community, mentorship, network, and time that scientists need to become entrepreneurs.The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 196 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised $3.5B in follow-on funding, created more than 2,800 U.S.-based jobs, and defined several new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future for all. In service of this purpose, we center equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.</div>Position SummaryReporting to the CFO, the Controller oversees and manages Activate’s day-to-day financial operations ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.The position directs all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, bank reconciliations, audit, insurance and tax reports, and fixed assets. The Controller will also manage day-to-day cash management tasks such as wire transfers, and credit card administration.To support the success of the Controller, the Controller will supervise 2-3 direct reports including the Accounting Team (currently outsourced), and the Grants Manager.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Leadership - </li><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Provides leadership to accounting personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Leads technology selection processes, implementation, and management of accounting software</li></ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Financial Statements and External Reporting - Coordinates the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Compliance - Ensures compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings and ensures all returns are filed timely and accurately. Formulates, recommends and implements sound fiscal policies, procedures and internal controls</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Audit and Tax - Facilitates the annual financial audit and single audit, any relevant funder audits, and the preparation of Form 990</li><li style="font-weight:400;">General Ledger - </li><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Oversees all financial transactional activity, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll and ensures that all financial transactions and journal entries are recorded both timely and accurately in accordance with organization policies, GAAP and governmental regulations</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Researches treatment of accounting transactions to be in accordance with GAAP and government regulations</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Reviews key monthly account analyses; i.e. fixed assets, bank reconciliations, G/L to subsidiary ledger reconciliation</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Maintains structure and ensures maximization of accounting software.</li></ul></ul>Other<ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Assists Senior Management with analysis and participates in quarterly Audit and Budget committee meetings with the Board</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Communicates fiscal policies and procedures to employees.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Leads and participates in special projects that further the goals of the Accounting and Finance Department.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Stays abreast of trends and changes in the accounting field.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Brings commitment and integrity to accomplishing Activate’s  mission and goals, performing other duties as assigned </li></ul></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Bachelors degree in accounting required, CPA preferred</li><li style="font-weight:400;">10+ years of progressive financial accounting experience, including 5+ years of supervisory experience</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has managed an accounting team, with proven ability to develop and mentor staff during organizational development and transitions</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience managing financial audits and single audits</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience working with more than one accounting system (e.g., Quickbooks Online, Sage Intacct, Oracle Netsuite)</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience with technology implementations to improve financial management systems and accounting processes</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has worked with one or more credit card, expense management, and/or trip management systems such as Divvy, Expensify, Concur, etc..</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Facilitates changes by encouraging others to seek opportunities for new approaches to addressing problems and opportunities</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Leader who ensures a productive working environment and confidently coaches and motivates employees to meet organizational goals</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Stays abreast of trends and changes in the accounting field</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Feels like the world’s scientific and entrepreneurial talent should be focused on more serious pursuits than dog-walking apps</li></ul>About the Role:This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $130,000-150,000 with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. This position will be remote with an option to work from any of our in-person communities in Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; Berkeley, CA.  <div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

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<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, community, mentorship, network, and time that scientists need to become entrepreneurs.The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 196 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised $3.5B in follow-on funding, created more than 2,800 U.S.-based jobs, and defined several new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future for all. In service of this purpose, we center equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.</div>Position Summary The Fellowship Associate at Activate Anywhere plays a vital role in the success of our national, virtual Anywhere community, providing administrative and operational support to the Activate Anywhere Community and its fellows. Reporting to the Fellowship Manager, this role will help coordinate and execute the Fellowship experience including virtual and in-person fellowship programming, community events, and new fellow selection and onboarding. The Fellowship Associate will also assist with data management, communications with stakeholders (e.g. applicants, fellows, and visitors), tracking Fellowship requirements, quarterly event planning, local office management, and general support to other Activate Fellowship communities and initiatives. The Anywhere program is virtual with in-person trips every quarter to meet the fellows, but the expectation for the position is to be 2-3 days per week in one of Activate's offices. There is a possibility for the position to transition to fully remote after a year, based on performance (not guaranteed). Primary Responsibilities<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Coordinate and support events: Coordinate and execute the Activate Anywhere Community’s virtual and in-person activities, including bi-weekly virtual webinars, quarterly in-person trips, meetings between visitors and Fellows, and social events. Support Fellows’ travel logistics, including processing travel reimbursements and receipts.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Data management and fellow tracking: Coordinate scheduling of fellow meetings, track fellow attendance, and maintain accurate records of fellowship requirements, including support for the Fellowship Team in managing fellow data and data systems.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Community and MD calendar management: Manage Anywhere’s Community and the Managing Director's calendar to ensure effective coordination and optimal time management</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Project Coordination: Ensure smooth operations of cross-functional projects like scheduling and coordinating the Fellow selection and onboarding process</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Process optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, analyze current workflows, and implement best practices to increase Anywhere’s Fellowship efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Facilitate reporting and communications: Support reporting to funders and partners and communications with external stakeholders.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Support Fellowship initiatives: Work cross-functionally to contribute to the administration &amp; operational execution of additional local and national Fellowship team initiatives. </li></ul>The Ideal Candidate…<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Has 1-3 years of experience with project management, data management, or administrative duties.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines on different timescales.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has excellent attention to detail. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Are comfortable working in a hybrid remote/in-person team environment.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Are able to travel 10% of the time</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Enjoys bringing people together and finding creative ways, big and small, to build community. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has strong interpersonal skills with an eye for customer service/experience.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Takes the initiative to push a project forward or improve a process and enjoys building systems for smooth workflow. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Are comfortable with data management systems and spreadsheets. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has a positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexible working style. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Believes in the power of science innovation to combat climate change and create a sustainable, resilient, equitable global economy.</li></ul>This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $70,000-$75,000 with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. This role includes up to 10% travel and also requires prolonged periods of working on a computer. We are looking for candidates based in or around one of our existing in-residence communities, including the Cambridge/Boston area, New York, Houston or San Francisco/Berkeley area.<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

Fellowship Associate, Anywhere

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, community, mentorship, network, and time that scientists need to become entrepreneurs.The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 196 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised $3.5B in follow-on funding, created more than 2,800 U.S.-based jobs, and defined several new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future for all. In service of this purpose, we center equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.</div>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Alumni Relations Manager to lead and execute our alumni engagement strategy. The successful candidate will support the design and take full ownership of the implementation of a strategic plan aimed at serving alumni of our hard tech entrepreneurial fellowship program. This role is critical to fostering a thriving alumni network, understanding alumni needs, and delivering services that promote professional growth, community engagement, and sustained connection to our organization’s resources. This position will be based either in our Boston, New York or Berkeley, CA in-residence communities.Key Responsibilities:Alumni Strategic Plan Development &amp; Execution:<ol><ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Support VP, Strategic Initiatives to support the design of a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Own the implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring it includes services applicable to at least 50% of alumni.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Set and achieve benchmarks for an 80% satisfaction rate among alumni who engage with provided services.</li></ol></ol>Alumni Services &amp; Engagement:<ol><ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Develop, coordinate, and manage a suite of alumni services tailored to support career progression, business growth, and continued education within hard tech industries.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Continuously assess and adapt services to align with evolving alumni needs and interests.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Create programs and events that foster meaningful networking opportunities, collaborations, and knowledge sharing among alumni.</li></ol></ol>Alumni Needs Assessment &amp; Resource Connection:<ol><ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with alumni to understand their needs and challenges.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Proactively connect alumni to resources within and outside the organization, including funding opportunities, mentoring, partnerships, and professional development.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Serve as a bridge between the alumni and the fellowship’s broader network of industry experts, investors, and academic institutions.</li></ol></ol>Alumni Giving &amp; Support:<ol><ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Develop and implement initiatives to encourage alumni to give back to Activate, including financial contributions, mentoring of current fellows, and volunteering.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Collaborate with the development team to create a clear alumni giving strategy and set realistic, impactful fundraising goals.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Cultivate a culture of giving by showcasing the impact of alumni contributions, both financial and non-financial, on the organization’s mission and its beneficiaries.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Build and maintain relationships with alumni who demonstrate interest in contributing to the nonprofit's sustainability and growth.</li></ol></ol>Alumni Communication &amp; Reporting:<ol><ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Develop and manage communication channels to keep alumni informed about new initiatives, services, and opportunities.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Ensure alumni feedback is captured, analyzed, and used to continuously improve the strategic plan and services.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Prepare reports and presentations on alumni engagement metrics, satisfaction levels, and program outcomes for senior leadership.</li></ol></ol>Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Minimum 3-4 years of experience in alumni relations, program management, or a similar role, with a focus on entrepreneurial or hard tech environments.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Proven track record of developing and executing successful engagement strategies that drive measurable results.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse networks.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and alumni needs.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Familiarity with the hard tech industry and entrepreneurship ecosystems is highly desirable.</li></ul>This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range from $110,000 to $115,000/a year and a comprehensive suite of benefit offerings. This role includes up to 25% travel and also requires prolonged periods of working on a computer.<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

Senior Manager, Alumni Relations

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, community, mentorship, network, and time that scientists need to become entrepreneurs.The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 196 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised $3.5B in follow-on funding, created more than 2,800 U.S.-based jobs, and defined several new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future for all. In service of this purpose, we center equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.</div>Position Summary:Our Boston team is looking for a new Fellowship Manager.As Activate Boston’s Fellowship Manager, you will oversee customization and execution of our fellowship including fellow selection, educational programming, and program operations and evaluation. You will work closely with deep-tech science entrepreneurs throughout their two-year Activate fellowship as they build world-changing technologies in fields like climate tech, biomanufacturing, and aerospace.Each Activate community supports about 20 fellows and is run by a three-person team. <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The Fellowship Manager (this role) reports to the community’s Managing Director and is responsible for the community’s program and operations. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">The Managing Director is an experienced entrepreneur who leads the community and mentors the fellows. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">The Fellowship Associate reports to the Fellowship Manager and is responsible for the community’s daily operations.</li></ul>All three roles benefit from Activate’s national peer group of individuals performing similar work in other communities. For the Fellowship Manager this means working closely with the Chief Fellowship Officer, Head of Fellowship Program Optimization, and Fellowship Managers across our 5 communities.The Job:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Cultivate a supportive, tight-knit community among the Boston fellows while forming deep relationships with each fellow to provide customized support and resources</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Serve as the key lieutenant to the Boston Managing Director, refining and executing their vision for the Activate Boston community</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Own educational programming including all aspects of a biweekly live speaker series for fellows and larger events occurring roughly quarterly </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Fellow selection is an intensive 6-month process with an acceptance rate of roughly 5%. You’ll act as guide, facilitator, and data analyst for the 3-person Boston selection committee while advocating for Activate’s goal of selecting for diversity in both technology and demographics</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage the Boston Fellowship Associate, focusing on high performance and professional development</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Engage Activate Boston alumni and connect them to current fellows</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Represent Activate Boston externally to build an extended network that supports current fellows and refers qualified applicants</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage all aspects of Boston fellowship operations from the day-to-day program calendar and meetings to annual milestones like fellow onboarding and graduation</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Make Activate better by collecting, analyzing, and acting on data about the fellowship program, the fellows, and the fellows’ companies</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Contribute to Activate’s national education and fellowship experience work by organizing virtual programming for all fellows, providing feedback to national teams, or improving a standard national process</li></ul>You:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Feel a passion for community building and can show a track record of amplifying personal connections, collaborations, and mutual support</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Get the details right and take pride in being organized and prepared</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Can smoothly manage a complex program through changing external circumstances</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Proactively collect and analyze the data you need to drive continuous improvement and be two steps ahead of any problem</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Communicate nuanced information clearly in any context including on a stage, in a heartfelt conversation, or with a graph-filled presentation</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Are excited to grow your skill as a manager and help others reach their full potential</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Switch smoothly between collaboration and individual work, between words and numbers, and between strategic and nitty-gritty tasks</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Can commit to supporting our fellows relentlessly because the technologies needed to solve global challenges depend on them</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Love science and are ready to learn a lot of it</li></ul>About the Role:This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $95,000-105,000 with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. This position will be located in Cambridge, MA. We operate an in-person community and so work from our office more than 80% of the time while remaining as flexible as is practical.  ValuesActivate’s culture is built around the following values:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement</li><li style="font-weight:400;">We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention </li><li style="font-weight:400;">We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth</li><li style="font-weight:400;">We create value through connection and building community</li><li style="font-weight:400;">We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society</li></ul>We’ve intentionally written job requirements based on skills and personal characteristics rather than qualifications or experience to encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

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