About Activate Global

Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey.

The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.

Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.

Position Summary

The Fellowship Associate provides administrative and operational support to the Activate Houston Community and its fellows. This role will report to the Fellowship Manager and be a vital member of the Houston Fellowship team. This role will help coordinate and execute the Fellowship experience including virtual and in-person fellowship programming, community events, and new fellow selection and onboarding. The Fellowship Associate will also assist with data management, communications with stakeholders (e.g. applicants, fellows, and visitors), tracking Fellowship requirements, local event planning, local office management, and general support to other Activate Fellowship communities and initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support local events: Manage the planning and execution of Activate Houston Fellowship local events, including weekly educational programming, bi-weekly local programming, and social activities.
• Data management and fellow tracking: Coordinate scheduling of fellow meetings, track fellow attendance, and maintain accurate records of fellowship requirements, including support for the Fellowship Team in managing fellow data and data systems.
• Community and MD calendar management: Provide administrative support by managing Houston's Community and the Managing Director's calendar to ensure effective coordination and optimal time management.
• Administrative Project Coordination: Take ownership of all administrative projects like scheduling and coordinating the Fellow selection and onboarding process.
• Process optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, analyze current workflows, and implement best practices to increase Houston Fellowship efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Office Management: Contribute to the management of the local Houston office including supporting coordinating visitors, maintenance, and supplies.
• Support Fellowship initiatives: Work cross-functionally to contribute to the administration and operational execution of additional local and national Fellowship team initiatives.
• Facilitate reporting and communications: Support reporting to funders and partners and communications with external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate…

• Has 1-3 years of experience with project management, data management, or administrative duties.
• Has excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines on different timescales.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys bringing people together and finding creative ways, big and small, to build community.
• Takes the initiative to push a project forward or improve a process.
• Is comfortable with data management systems and spreadsheets.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexible working style.
• Believes in the power of science innovation to combat climate change and create a sustainable, resilient, equitable global economy.

About the Role

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $70,000-$75,000 with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. This position will be located in Houston, TX with a hybrid in-person/remote team environment.

Values

Activate’s culture is built around the following values:

• We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement
• We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention
• We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth
• We create value through connection and building community
• We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society

Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.