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: $25/hour
Start/End Dates: August 31- December 11th, 2026
Skills Required
- 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Currently live in Birmingham area
- Experience in event planning and event logistics
- Proven attention to detail
- 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)
- Strong interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital
- Willing to travel with the cohort during program opportunities in Alabama
- Logistics experience and familiarity with the early stage startup ecosystem
What We Do
The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Today our mission is to make innovation accessible to everyone, everywhere. We do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to create a more sustainable and inclusive world. Since 2006, Techstars has invested in more than 2,200 companies and today has a market cap of $27 Billion. www.techstars.com
