Program Associate (Full-Time, Remote US)

GoingVC is Hiring a Full-Time Program Associate (Remote U.S based)GoingVC was founded in 2016 with the goal of providing individuals with a more concrete pathway into venture capital and has continued to grow into a vibrant organization built around the mission of making venture capital education, investing, networks, and talent more accessible to those with the desire to succeed. We currently run our flagship program, two cohorts per year, as well as the active angel community, GoingVC Angels, for both new and seasoned investors to gain exposure to venture investing. GoingVC is also actively backing early-stage startups through its investment vehicle, GoingVC Partners.GoingVC’s 16-week flagship program is aimed at helping its members take the next steps in their venture capital careers or launch their own fund. The program offers participants a multitude of opportunities to build and fortify their understanding of venture capital, as well as chances to grow their venture capital networks, and gain legitimate work experience in the field. We started the program because – having come from venture capital backgrounds ourselves – we experienced first-hand how challenging and competitive of an industry it is to break into, and we wanted to be a resource for others as they attempted to navigate their own paths into the business.In January of 2024, GoingVC also announced the complete acquisition of the VC content, job, and thought leadership platforms VC Stack and Startup & VC, cumulatively expanding our following by over 100,000 readers.The RoleGoingVC is hiring a full-time, remote, U.S. based remoteProgram Associate.As the Program Associate, your primary responsibility will be to support GoingVC’s management team, and by extension the rest of the GoingVC Team, to help run the GoingVC Flagship Program, engage with our members, grow our community, and help bridge connections across our ecosystem. While you will primarily help run the flagship program, you will also likely assist the team with our other offerings, including GoingVC Partners, and the two new thought VC leadership platforms we acquired, VC Stack and Startup & VC.Specific Responsibilities Include: Program Operations & Cohort ManagementOwn the day-to-day execution of GoingVC's flagship 16-week education programCoordinate cohort launches, onboarding, member communications, and program logisticsMaintain and improve educational materials, assignments, participation tracking, and program resourcesManage program calendars, speaker schedules, office hours, mentorship programs, and community eventsEnsure all cohort programming is delivered on time and at a high level of qualityTrack member engagement, participation, feedback, and program outcomes to drive continuous improvementSupport the execution of GoingVC's Investor Program and other educational initiatives as neededCommunity & Member SuccessBuild meaningful relationships with cohort members, alumni, investors, and ecosystem partnersServe as a primary point of contact for members throughout their GoingVC experienceFacilitate introductions, networking opportunities, and community engagement initiativesConduct member check-ins and proactively identify opportunities to improve member outcomesHelp foster a highly collaborative, inclusive, and supportive community cultureEvents & Speaker ManagementRecruit, coordinate, and host virtual events, lectures, fireside chats, panels, networking events, and office hoursManage communication and logistics with guest speakers, investors, and community partnersEnsure a seamless experience for attendees before, during, and after eventsRecord, organize, and distribute educational content and event materialsSystems, Operations & Process ImprovementMaintain and improve internal operating systems, documentation, SOPs, and knowledge basesManage workflows across platforms including Airtable, Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Typeform, Kit/ConvertKit, Zapier, and AI-enabled productivity toolsIdentify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiencyAssist leadership with strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional coordinationEcosystem Growth & Strategic ProjectsSupport GoingVC's broader ecosystem initiatives, including GoingVC Angels, GoingVC Partners, VC Stack, and Startup & VCHelp execute partnerships, community growth initiatives, and member engagement campaignsResearch new ideas, products, and offerings that improve the GoingVC experience and create value for membersContribute to the long-term growth and success of the organizationWho We’re Looking For This role is suitable for someone with 1-3 years of experience who has ambitions to continue building their career in and around the VC and startup world over time. With this in mind, successful candidates for the full-time, remote, US based,Program Associate position should be able to check many of the following boxes: Must HavesYou are passionate about the mission of GoingVC You have a strong understanding of the venture capital industry and have experience working in a VC-related role or at a venture backed startupYour schedule allows you to attend meetings on weeknights (oftentimes until 8-9pm ET) due to the nature of our cohort schedules and team structure. Please note, if you’re looking for a very structured 9-5pm role, this is not the right fit for you.You are extremely comfortable wearing multiple hats and juggling many projects and initiativesYou’re comfortable leading and managing functional teams to success, from both a strategic and execution standpointYou’re familiar with business productivity tools such as Airtable, Notion, Mailchimp or Kit, Typeform, Zapier, Notion, Trello, Slack, and Google DriveYou are very well-organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in your workYou do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do itYou possess excellent communication skills, both written and over the phoneYou value “Inbox Zero” and are extremely polite and responsive - (this is super important, as you will be representing GoingVC in many different correspondences with VC investors and other professionals) You are comfortable working independently and remotely - and have experience delivering quality work with little guidanceYou eagerly take initiative and go the “extra mile” on projects You are quick to respond and are always communicative if you cannot be for some reason You are able to adapt on the fly and handle unforeseen developments with ease Nice to HavesYou have an entrepreneurial mentality and aren’t afraid to challenge varying ideas and opinions with your ownExperience working in investment banking, consulting, startups or big tech firmsAn ability to laugh at yourself :)Why Work With Us? Please note that at GoingVC, we are a mission-driven company. As such, we recognize that to have the best experience possible working with GoingVC, there needs to be a strong level of personal alignment and intrinsic motivation related to other non-financial benefits of being on the team. However, our team will do all we can to help you advance your career and gain the experience you’re looking for. Moreover, as part of the GoingVC team, you’ll have opportunities to: Become a member of GoingVC’s growing 800+ member community of folks from all over the world with a wide range of backgrounds, all looking to improve the VC industryGain access to GoingVC’s extensive network of VC investors and industry professionals, and have opportunities to interact and build relationships with them regularlyGain access to all of GoingVC’s educational programming materials, resources, and eventsHave a hand in many aspects of GoingVC’s business, and grow your experience in a variety of disciplinesBe a key driver of an early-stage startup’s growth and innovation, and make decisions that will be integral to GoingVC’s long-term development ...And much moreOriginally posted on Himalayas