Operations Associate, Amsterdam

The Operations Associate role is responsible for administrative duties and supports operational execution throughout the duration of the Techstars Amsterdam 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 temporary with the Techstars Amsterdam team for 3 months.

Responsibilities

Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success Execute program operations, including but not limited to supporting scheduling and coordinating with speakers, logistics for in person programming, placing and managing orders for materials, etc.

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 Netherlands Currently live in Amsterdam area We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the

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

Compensation

€2,800/month Testimonials Dirk Lehmann – Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA? Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1) About Techstars Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 3,700 companies.

Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities.

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