Fellowship Manager -- New York

almost 2 years ago
Full time role
New York, NY, US... more
New York, NY, US... more

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Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. The Activate Fellowship ...

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Job Description

About Activate Global
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 to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey.

Activate Fellows have launched 75 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised more than $330M in follow-on funding, created more than 300 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA, Cambridge, MA, and New York, NY, with plans to expand to additional locations.

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.

Position Summary
The Fellowship Manager will be responsible for the operations and program management of the Activate New York fellowship community. This person will oversee local customization and execution of key fellowship elements including fellow selection, educational programming, and fellowship operations and evaluation. 

The Fellowship Manager will report to the Managing Director of Activate New York, and work closely with the Chief Fellowship Officer and a growing fellowship team.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oversee the fellow selection process for Activate New York.

  • Plan and execute the onboarding, education, and exit process for fellows in the Activate New York Community.

  • Manage fellowship operations, including program calendar, key meetings, information systems, and workflows, for the Activate New York team.

  • Help plan, lead, and facilitate dynamic, interactive sessions between Activate New York fellows and the broader Activate community.

  • Collect and analyze data on the performance of the Activate New York community, the fellows, and the fellows’ companies, and help in preparing donor reports.

  • Work with the Managing Director to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment for the fellows.

The Ideal Candidate ...

  • Has a keen ability to collect, process, organize, and communicate complex information.

  • Has a track record of successful program management in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

  • Is able to quickly and seamlessly transition from working collaboratively as a member of a team to self-motivated individual contribution.

  • Has exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship skills, and can work productively with varied personalities.

  • Believes in the power of science innovation to combat climate change and create a sustainable, resilient, equitable economy.

  • Understands that innovation starts with people, not ideas.

About The Role
This is a full-time position based in New York, NY with a competitive salary and a comprehensive suite of benefit offerings.

Values
Activate’s culture is built around the following values:

  • We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement

  • We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention 

  • We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth

  • We create value through connection and building community

  • We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society


Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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