The Urban Future Lab is New York City’s climatetech innovation hub for clean energy, sustainable urban infrastructure, and deep decarbonization. We are leading the way to a more sustainable world by connecting people, capital, and purpose to advance market-ready solutions to address climate change.
Our programs include ACRE, a business incubation program for pre-seed to series A startups, Clean Start, an advanced certificate from NYU for people seeking a transition into the climatetech sector, the Carbon to Value Initiative, Low-Carbon Hydrogen Accelerator, and Offshore Wind Innovation Hub, which brings innovative technologies and solutions to industry leaders, and the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme, which supports market entry in the US for UK based climatetech startups that can effectively scale and support the clean growth goals of New York State.
UFL is part of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and is located in Downtown Brooklyn.
Organization Website: http://ufl.nyc/
Organization Address: 370 Jay Street, 7th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201
Description of position: The Community Manager will spearhead the day-to-day management of the UFL operations, space and create an engaging portfolio of activities that supports the startups and community members in their innovation journey and business development. This position will work closely with the Director to design and execute a range of events and activities. This position will play a central role in the outreach to and onboarding of new startups and community members who are joining the Innovation Hub. Manage projects and support the the execution of the startup Accelerator Program. This is a 3 year fixed term position with the possibility of extension depending on funding.
Required Experience:
5+ years experience with marketing/business development, event management managing budgets, or combination of education and experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent event management skills and a flair for both strategic objectives and the hands-on execution. An open and engaging communicator, with a natural instinct for community building. A service-minded attitude and open to assist where is needed. Experience with maintaining administrative systems and being well-organized. A passion for network development, with an ability to spot collaborative opportunities in a multi-stakeholder setting. Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Advanced writing skills, communication and social media experience would be an advantage. Demonstrated talent for and delight in creating new initiatives and solving challenges. Experience in using Zoom, Slack, Airtable, Google Suite, and in-office AV equipment. Attending evening events will be required 1-2 times a month and this is a position where physical presence in Industry City, Brooklyn, is expected 3-4 days a week.
Online Application: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/12304/cleantech-community-manager/job?bga=true&height=500&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420&mobile=false&needsRedirect=false&width=720
