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Assistant Director - SCALE

Starburst Overview

Starburst is an innovation catalyst in the aerospace industry. We are the first and only global aerospace accelerator, connecting startups with corporates, investors, and government while providing strategic growth and investment consulting services for all. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and London, the team has built an ecosystem of key players with more than 9000+ startups in its network. Our accelerator programs help startups scale their business with access to the largest group of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors.

SCALE is an early-stage, aerospace-specific accelerator by Starburst Aerospace and UCLA, aimed at creating an aerospace innovation hub here in Los Angeles. The 13-week program will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs to launch and scale their businesses, helping startups develop their technology and bring it into the market faster. SCALE is designed to inspire a generation of students, entrepreneurs, and investors to build commercial ventures in aerospace.

Position Overview

What will you be doing?

As the SCALE Assistant Director, you’ll work alongside the Director and Technology Scout to execute the day to day operations of the accelerator, including:

Coordinating with instructors, mentors, VCs, and corporate partners who are participating in digital courses/events
Coordinating with startup founders and mentors to schedule 1:1 office hours
Managing program documentation/record keeping
Driving community engagement, both within SCALE and on the global Starburst Slack
Overseeing program communication on Slack
Representing Starburst at various events and bringing new investors, mentors, and subject matter experts into SCALE
Assisting to identify new business opportunities for our startups by using and expanding Starburst’s network
Assisting in market research

Responsibilities

Manage assigned tasks through to completion
Double and triple check details to make sure everyone is at the right place at the right time
Participate in and organize SCALE events
Serve as concierge, connecting startups to resources
Help build the SCALE innovation hub

Expectations

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to top quality work
High emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate diplomatically to people across the SCALE ecosystem, including founders, corporate executives, and UCLA contacts
Genuine interest in the aerospace industry and a passion for startups
A team player, but capable of working independently
Entrepreneurial spirit, open to an intercultural dynamic work environment
A community builder who loves to make connections and network
An insatiable curiosity to learn new things

Experience:

Graduated with a high GPA from an undergraduate institution with a Bachelor of Arts (in economics, business…) or Science (in physics, engineering…)
Fluency in Microsoft and Google Suite software and proficiency/comfort in learning new tools/systems
Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in a high-paced work environment
Ideal candidates will have prior experience in venture capital or acceleration/incubation programs

Coordinating with instructors, mentors, VCs, and corporate partners who are participating in digital courses/events
Coordinating with startup founders and mentors to schedule 1:1 office hours
Managing program documentation/record keeping
Driving community engagement, both within SCALE and on the global Starburst Slack
Overseeing program communication on Slack
Representing Starburst at various events and bringing new investors, mentors, and subject matter experts into SCALE
Assisting to identify new business opportunities for our startups by using and expanding Starburst’s network
Assisting in market research

Employment type: Full Time
Work Location: El Segundo / Remote
Salary Range: N/A

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