Program Partner

CAMELBACK VENTURES 

Camelback Ventures (Camelback) increases access to opportunity for entrepreneurs of color and women by investing in their ventures and leadership while advocating for fairness in their funding.

Camelback’s flagship program is the Camelback Fellowship. Since 2015, Camelback has raised over $50M and supported 200+ social entrepreneurs – 95% identified as people of color and 55% as women. Our Fellows have raised over $365M dollars, have been named as Forbes 30 under 30, and made an impact nationwide in communities from Eastern North Carolina to Seattle.

THE ROLE 

The Partner will work with the VP of Program to ensure Camelback is delivering a relevant, rigorous, and best-in-class accelerator experience and extended mentorship and resources that supports the growth of entrepreneurs of color and women as they progress along the long arc of social entrepreneurship (0-10+ years) and meet hard goals (e.g., follow-on funding) and soft goals (e.g., high cohort culture).  

The Partner will hold a portfolio of Fellows that they directly coach and mentor, while assisting the program team with the implementation of programming, including the facilitation of sessions and workshops, selection processes, and collaborating with mentors and external experts. Program partners will also collaborate to develop and curate new experiences and programs for founders engaged in the Camelback Ventures network.

They will also cultivate partnerships and with the investor community to help our fellows build the networks and relationships they need to secure follow-on funding for their ventures.  In addition, they will assist the team in continuing to improve the design and development of a high-quality curriculum and scope and sequence that supports the growth of the founders and ventures in our program.

In the Partner role, team members will all support, collaborate on, and facilitate the following bodies of work:  

• Facilitate conversations and build relationships with Camelback Fellows, Alumni, current and potential funders, and external stakeholders to provide deeper support for the Camelback Alumni via in-person and virtual engagement, as well as relevant conferences and event participation

• Work with Program and other Camelback team members to plan, facilitate, and execute virtual and in person events, including Welcome and Closing weeks, Alumni engagement events, webinars and workshops, and the Guardian Summit

• Ongoing collaboration and support for the design and implementation of Camelback programs, including the Camelback Fellowship; 

• Collaborate on the development and facilitation of program content, resources, curriculum, and experiences

• Co-Lead planning and implementation for ongoing Alumni engagement

• Support Programs team members to plan for and facilitate the Fellowship application and selection process

• Partner with Data & Strategy team to collect, document, and analyze data to inform assigned workstreams and  programs; explore and stay up-to-date on current research related to entrepreneurial equity and support for social entrepreneurs of color and women 

• Support the ongoing recruitment of potential Fellows and CBV network expansion 

• Facilitate site visits and regional convenings between Camelback founders and aligned, area stakeholders

• Engage in thought leadership activities, including conference presentations, panels, and writing to amplify the Camelback Ventures brand and impact

Partner Specific Workstreams: 

• Engage and make connections between Camelback Alumni, Fellows, and investors and funders in New Orleans and other focus regions

• Collaborate with Data and Strategy team to collect and analyze data from Camelback Fellows and Alumni; facilitate team discussions and reviews of Programs data

• Lead engagement with Fellowship Coaches and Expert Bench; collaborate with Programs team, to design and implement support for Coaches and Expert Bench members;  facilitate team discussions related to ways to engage Fellowship Coaches and Expert Bench members

• Co-Lead the review and revision of Fellowship content and collaborate to update and enhance the Fellowship learning experience

• Lead alumni engagement to ensure meaningful connections across the alumni network between founders and with external stakeholders and investors

  • Partner with Program team members to develop and implement alumni-wide revenue and sales strategy for Camelback founders

  • Partner to create and facilitate mentorship opportunities between Camelback Fellows and alumni and aligned, external stakeholders

• Liaise with the Development team to build and facilitate connections between Camelback founders and investors

• Design new content as necessary so programming is responsive to our founders’ needs (both current fellows and alumni)

• Manage the curation and implementation of alumni workshops to be facilitated bi-monthly or quarterly as they align to the yearly Program calendar of events

Impact & Success Metrics (based on 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan)

• Support the Program team to provide personalized support for Fellows and alumni via Program Partner engagement, regional convenings, site visits, and working across the alumni network to facilitate ongoing collaboration, revenue generation, and knowledge sharing.

• Support entrepreneurs that care about financial and social impact through a cohort based program (Camelback Fellowship) by helping to ensure 75% of Fellows meet acceleration outcomes across revenue, individuals served, and/or staffing by year three (3) after the Fellowship

• Build a stronger, more cohesive, and strategic network (program participants, guardians, partners & collaborators) by ensuring at least 80% of Fellows agree they've had at least one meaningful engagement in the past year.

Experience in Coaching & Mentoring

• Demonstrated track record of coaching, mentoring, or advising entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds (people of color, women, non-binary founders).

• Ability to provide actionable feedback, support leadership development, and foster growth mindsets.

Workshop & Event Facilitation

• Proven experience designing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or cohort-based learning experiences for adult learners.

• Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills.

Curriculum Development

• Experience developing, adapting, or delivering curriculum for entrepreneurship, leadership, or professional development programs.

• Ability to tailor content to diverse audiences and learning styles.

Relationship-Building & Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with investors, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders.

• Experience in alumni engagement or network management.

Program Management

• Strong project or program management skills, including planning, execution, and evaluation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Experience using data to inform program design, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

• Comfort with data analysis tools and reporting.

Commitment to Equity & Social Entrepreneurship

• Deep commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice.

• Understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to contribute to organizational strategy, program design, and thought leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., business, education, nonprofit management, social sciences).

Advanced Education

• Master’s degree in business, education, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.

Fundraising or Investor Relations

• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or managing investor relationships for social ventures or nonprofits.

Alumni Network Management

• Experience designing or managing alumni engagement strategies, communities of practice, or professional networks.

Thought Leadership

• Experience contributing to sector thought leadership through writing, speaking, or research on topics related to equity, entrepreneurship, or social innovation.

Sector Knowledge

• Familiarity with the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, venture capital, or impact investing.

Technology & Digital Tools

• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, CRM systems, data visualization platforms).

• Empathy and cultural competence

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Adaptability and resilience

• High ethical standards and integrity