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 to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey.
Activate Fellows have launched 106 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised more than $860M in follow-on funding, created more than 700 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; 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 operational support to the Activate New York Community, which supports carbon- and climate-tech innovators across industries including agriculture, buildings, chemicals, computing, electricity, manufacturing, and transportation.
This person coordinates the fellowship experience for the Activate New York Community, including regular fellow programming, local events, and new fellow selection and onboarding. They help the Activate New York team build momentum in the New York climate-tech ecosystem, creating a funding, policy, and partnership environment where climate entrepreneurs can thrive. The Fellowship Associate also manages the Activate New York office, tracking fellowship requirements, and assisting with data management.
Primary Responsibilities
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Design and execute fellowship and ecosystem events, ensuring smooth operations and thoughtful achievement of event objectives.
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Support the Fellowship Team in maintaining fellow data systems.
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Ensure smooth execution and record-keeping of standard fellowship milestones, including meetings and reports.
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Manage the Activate New York office space, including visitor support.
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Help plan and coordinate community-building events—including seminars with graduate students, webinars, in-person socials, etc.
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Schedule and coordinate the fellow selection process.
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Support on reporting to funders/partners.
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Contribute to the operational execution of additional fellow community and fellowship team initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
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Has 6 months to 3 years of experience with project management, data management, or administrative duties.
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Has experience planning events of different sizes, in a professional or volunteer capacity.
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Has excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
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Has excellent attention to detail.
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Is comfortable with data management systems and spreadsheets, including AirTable, Asana, Slack, and other project management tools.
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Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Has a positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexible working style.
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Is a passionate and mission-driven individual, enthusiastic about scaling climate solutions in collaboration with our partners. Has some knowledge about climate change and solutions to the climate crisis.
About the Role
The Fellowship Associate, Activate New York role is located in New York City. This individual will be hired as a full-time employee of Activate with a competitive salary and full benefits.
Values
Activate’s culture is built around the following values:
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We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement
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We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention
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We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth
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We create value through connection and building community
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We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society
