Program Coordinator, Partnerships in Somerville, Massachusetts at Greentown Labs

About Greentown Labs

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation for the planet, people, and prosperity. As the world’s largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, Greentown catalyzes ecosystems to provide entrepreneurs mission-critical access to labs, equipment, customers, capital, talent, community, and resources for business and leadership growth. Greentown is home to more than 250 startups and has supported more than 675 since its founding in 2011; these startups, with a survival rate of 88 percent, have collectively created more than 16,600 jobs and raised more than $12.5B in funding. We are entering a new phase of growth—strengthening our platform, expanding globally, and building more structured, scalable ways to serve our two core customer bases: startups and corporate partners. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

Position Overview

Greentown Labs is seeking an organized, proactive Program Coordinator to support the everyday management, communications, and operations of Greentown Go — Greentown’s 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.

You’ll play a key role in tactical administration, information management, and stakeholder coordination across multiple concurrent Go programs. This is an excellent entry point for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, treats systems and processes as leverage, and is passionate about the role of startup–corporate collaboration in scaling climate solutions.

What you'll do

Program Operations & Coordination

Support multiple concurrent Greentown Go programs via project management, startup and corporate partner stakeholder management, communications, scheduling, coordination, and administrationCollaborate in managing many constituent groups and establishing expectations, deliverables, milestones, and momentum while maintaining high-quality customer serviceCollect, 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 GoCollaborate 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 applicationsExecute 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 applicantsResearch 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 eventsCollaborate 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 resourcesGive hands-on support to participating startups and corporate partners as a third-party partner in partnership creation and success

Who You Are

You are an organized, proactive operator with a real interest in climatetech and the work of helping startups and corporate partners build together. 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 betterOrganized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and stakeholders without dropping the ballA strong written and verbal communicator who adjusts tone naturally across startup founders, corporate partners, and internal teammatesCurious about the climatetech ecosystem and eager to learn the stories of the startups, corporates, and policymakers driving the energy transitionCollaborative and proactive, with a can-do attitude and a real eagerness to learn

Qualifications

Experience: 1–3 years in program coordination, partnerships, operations, events, or a related field (entry-level candidates with relevant internship or leadership experience welcome)Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceCommunication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience with stakeholder management or customer service a plusOrganization: Strong project management and organizational skills; experience with applicant tracking, CRMs, program management, or workflow tools a plusTechnical: 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 plusPreferred: Familiarity with climatetech, cleantech, startup ecosystems, or partnership accelerator programs

What Success Looks Like

In your first 6–12 months, you will have:

Established a consistent program operations cadence across multiple concurrent Greentown Go programs, with strong follow-through on stakeholder commitmentsOwned the rolling applicant database for Go recruitment and helped build a measurably stronger, more diverse pipeline of climatetech startup applicantsContributed to at least one process improvement or new workflow that made the Go team operate more smoothlyBuilt 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.

Communication: Regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone, and virtually/electronicallyStationary Work: Prolonged periods working on a computerMobility: Regularly moving around the office to interact with colleagues, access files, and attend meetingsPhysical Demands: Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Additional Considerations

Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site events or conferences.Late Hours: Evening work will 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 packageBe a part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to making a positive impact on the worldWork in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional developmentEmployees 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.

The pay range for this role is:60,000 - 68,000 USD per year(Houston)60,000 - 68,000 USD per year(Boston)