Operations and Events Associate

1 Month ago • 1-3 Years • Events

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Operations and Events Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Future of Finance Accelerator. Your responsibilities will include managing administrative duties and operational execution throughout the accelerator program. You will engage with Techstars founders, plan activities, meetings and events, coordinate schedules, and represent Techstars in the local community. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your network, gain amazing experience, and get exposure to up-and-coming companies and teams.
Must have:
  • 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management
  • Strong interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship
  • Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
  • Experience in event planning and event logistics
  • Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities
  • Fits the Techstars culture
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Authorized to work in Amsterdam
  • Currently live in Amsterdam or willing to relocate

Job Details

 
 
 
 

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - in person

 

As an Associate  you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.

It’s basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.

General Job Description

This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of the accelerator program. Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage venture backed company ecosystem is preferred. A willingness to learn and comfort tackling new problems is a must. This role is a temporary, full time position. Click here to learn more about the Techstars + ABN AMRO Future of Finance Accelerator. 

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
  • Event planning and execution
  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program or event 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 Amsterdam.
  • Currently live in Amsterdam or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program.

Start date: August 2025

Please note that this is a temporary contract position until December 2025. It is required to live in Amsterdam or willing to relocate for the duration of the program. 

Testimonials

About Techstars

The Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 3,000 companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of $97.9 Billion. www.techstars.com

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law.

Techstars uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.  For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

 

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