Responsible for coordinating AltCity’s startup support activities including following up with supported startups, arranging training sessions by internal and external trainers, and organizing various events targeting both the internal supported startups and AltCity’s broader startup community.
This position is suitable for recent graduates with bags of energy and a passion for entrepreneurship (ideally social entrepreneurship!). By working in this small and ambitious company, you will get the opportunity to gain a broad range of experiences and connect with great people.
Work Hours: Full time position (roughly 45 hours per week). Hours are flexible, and candidate must be able (and excited!) to work some nights and weekends, depending on activities and events.
Deadline: Applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis starting June 5, until filled.
Main Tasks:
STARTUP SUPPORT COORDINATION
- receive and reply to all messages and inquiries regarding startup supports at AltCity (including incubation, coworking, domiciliation, targeted events etc)
- liaise with AltCity partners regarding provision of startup supports
- coordinate all aspects of startup support taking place at AltCity including logistics, finances, promotions, documentation, and more
- promote AltCity externally as a startup support space with an emphasis on social impact startups
- help build additional partnerships for AltCity’s startup support activities
- promote the ventures receiving support at AltCity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- prior project coordination experience, ideally in a non-commercial setting
- prior entrepreneurship experience a big plus
- clear interest in social impact and social innovation
- strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask
- tech savvy (a technical background or basic skills (web/mobile development, etc) a big plus)
- ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken), French a plus
- willing and able to take initiative with the drive to get things done
- an outgoing, gregarious, and energetic team player
- responsible attitude
Period: Ongoing position, with a 3-month trial period.
Applicants are requested to send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
an updated CV including URLs for all social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!
