Startup Coordinator
Applicants are requested to send to [email protected] (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!
Introduction:
Come work at AltCity, an exciting new community space in Hamra, where media, techie, and entrepreneurial people come to work, get startup support, organize or participate in different events, and much more. If you are passionate about making Lebanon a more vibrant, dynamic, creative, active, and engaged place, then read on!
Purpose of the Position:
This employee will be responsible for coordinating AltCity’s startup support activities including following up with supported startups, arranging training sessions by internal and external trainers, and organizing various events targeting both the internal supported startups and AltCity’s broader startup community.
This position is suitable for recent graduates with bags of energy and a passion for entrepreneurship (ideally social entrepreneurship!). By working in this small and ambitious company, you will get the opportunity to gain a broad range of experiences and connect with great people.
Work Hours: Full time position (roughly 45 hours per week). Hours are flexible, and candidate must be able (and excited!) to work some nights and weekends, depending on activities and events.
Deadline: Applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis starting June 5, until filled.
Main Tasks:
STARTUP SUPPORT COORDINATION
receive and reply to all messages and inquiries regarding startup supports at AltCity (including incubation, coworking, domiciliation, targeted events etc)
liaise with AltCity partners regarding provision of startup supports
coordinate all aspects of startup support taking place at AltCity including logistics, finances, promotions, documentation, and more
promote AltCity externally as a startup support space with an emphasis on social impact startups
help build additional partnerships for AltCity’s startup support activities
promote the ventures receiving support at AltCity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
prior project coordination experience, ideally in a non-commercial setting
prior entrepreneurship experience a big plus
clear interest in social impact and social innovation
strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask
tech savvy (a technical background or basic skills (web/mobile development, etc) a big plus)
ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken), French a plus
willing and able to take initiative with the drive to get things done
an outgoing, gregarious, and energetic team player
responsible attitude
Period: Ongoing position, with a 3-month trial period.
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to send to [email protected] (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
an updated CV including URLs for all social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
