Program Coordinator, Partnerships

Position Overview
Greentown Labs is seeking an organized, proactive Program Coordinator to support the everyday management, communications, and operations of Greentown Go—our partnership accelerator program. This role reports to the Senior Director of External Programs and works closely with internal teams across Startup Success, Marketing, and Events, as well as external startup and corporate partner stakeholders.

What You'll Do
Program Operations & Coordination

Support multiple concurrent Greentown Go programs via project management, stakeholder management, communications, scheduling, coordination, and administration.

Collaborate in managing many constituent groups and establishing expectations, deliverables, milestones, and momentum while maintaining high‑quality customer service.

Collect, manage, and analyze information across the program lifecycle (application data, survey data, cadence call notes, and more).

Identify opportunities to improve program operations—building new processes, tools, or workflows that increase efficiency and scalability across Greentown Go.

Collaborate in planning and executing programming based on participants’ business and technical needs.

Recruitment, Scouting & Sourcing

Lead on the Recruitment and Scouting phase of all Go Programs, including actively managing the rolling database of startup applications.

Execute content creation, outreach, and applicant tracking for the recruitment of startup participants, incorporating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a diverse pipeline of applicants.

Research and examine the startup ecosystem to engage entrepreneurs for participation in relevant Greentown Go program(s).

Cross‑Team Collaboration

Collaborate with Greentown’s Marketing and Events teams in support of program deliverables, from program publicity to in‑person and hybrid program events.

Collaborate with Greentown’s Startup Success team to deliver a startup experience that is inclusive and provides cohort startups maximum access to Greentown Labs benefits and resources.

Give hands‑on support to participating startups and corporate partners as a third‑party partner in partnership creation and success.

Who You Are

An adaptable, fast‑paced problem‑solver with an eye for spotting gaps and building new processes or systems that help a team run better.

Organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and stakeholders without dropping the ball.

A strong written and verbal communicator who adjusts tone naturally across startup founders, corporate partners, and internal teammates.

Curious about the climatetech ecosystem and eager to learn the stories of the startups, corporates, and policymakers driving the energy transition.

Collaborative and proactive, with a can‑do attitude and a real eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

1–3 years in program coordination, partnerships, operations, events, or a related field (entry‑level candidates with relevant internship or leadership experience welcome).

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience with stakeholder management or customer service a plus.

Strong project management and organizational skills; experience with applicant tracking, CRMs, program management, or workflow tools a plus.

Familiarity with tools like Google Drive, Slack, Asana, Airtable, Zoom, Salesforce, MixMax, FormAssembly, or Luma a plus; basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar) a plus.

Preferred: Familiarity with climatetech, cleantech, startup ecosystems, or partnership accelerator programs.

What Success Looks Like

Established a consistent program operations cadence across multiple concurrent Greentown Go programs, with strong follow‑through on stakeholder commitments.

Owned the rolling applicant database for Go recruitment and helped build a measurably stronger, more diverse pipeline of climatetech startup applicants.

Contributed to at least one process improvement or new workflow that made the Go team operate more smoothly.

Built trusted working relationships with cohort startups, corporate partners, and internal collaborators across Startup Success, Marketing, and Events.

General Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to enable candidates to perform the essential functions of the position. Regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone, and virtually/electronically. Prolonged periods working on a computer. Regularly moving around the office to interact with colleagues, access files, and attend meetings. Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Additional Considerations

Occasional travel to attend off‑site events or conferences.

Evening work may be necessary for some events.

Work Location and Schedule
Greentown staff generally operate on a hybrid schedule, with expectations to be on‑site at Greentown’s incubator in Somerville, MA at least three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week. Occasional evening work will be expected to support and capture content at events. Our standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development.

Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation at year‑end; incentive compensation is tied to organizational performance and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Greentown Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, status as a veteran, genetic information, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Greentown Labs seeks to fully represent our community and constituencies—particularly low‑income communities and communities of color—to amplify those voices and provide opportunities to participate in the direction and leadership of the organization. We actively encourage candidates from broad, diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Greentown Labs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@greentownlabs.com.

At‑will Employment
This job description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Greentown Labs is at‑will, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by the employee or the Company at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Pay Range
Pay Range:

60,000 - 68,000 USD per year (Houston, Boston)

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