The Operations Associate role is responsible for administrative duties and supports operational execution throughout the duration of the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech accelerator program. You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Techstars program and ensure that all needs of the program and its cohort are met. 

There’s no job too big or too small; you’ll work closely in partnership with the program team to build an incredible experience for founders. Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage startup ecosystem is preferred. A willingness to learn, comfort tackling new problems, and ability to execute is a must. You’ll need to be flexible and willing and able to pitch in with whatever unforeseen needs the program team and founders may have. 

This is a fixed-term full-time position with the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech program from August - December, 2026. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
• Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsors visits
• Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
• Support with event planning and own operational aspects of executing events, including our in person program trips and end of program Demo Day event
• Office management & logistics
• Create high-quality program materials, including presentation decks, event registration pages (Eventbrite), digital graphics, and other branded assets to support events, founder communications, and marketing efforts.
• Manage social media pages for program (LinkedIn) by posting program updates and highlighting founder successes during program
• Willing to travel with the cohort during program opportunities in Alabama
• Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position
• Strong interest in the discourse  around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
• Experience in event planning and event logistics
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities 
• Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations
• Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Currently live in Birmingham area

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications

Compensation: $3,200/mo

Start/End Dates: August 31- December 11th, 2026