Program Associate, KSA

1 week ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia 500 Startups Full time

Our Mission

We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,700 companies operating in 81 countries. We have invested in 49 companies valued at over $1 billion and 150+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world's leading technology companies.

About the Program:The Startup Unlocked program at 500 Global is a bootcamp designed to support early-stage founding teams who are pre-launch and executives/working individuals looking to transition to entrepreneurship. The bootcamp will train these potential founders and startups on entrepreneurial frameworks and tools, providing them with a base to launch their businesses from.

What You Will Do

This role will be key to a successful series of startup bootcamps across Riyadh and Jeddah. You will be responsible for supporting the team in ensuring the successful execution of all the activities run, creating a positive experience for all participants.

Responsibilities can range from program coordination to logistical support, and community engagement activities. You will be responsible for performing administrative duties, support with physical/virtual events and remote management. You will be expected to be available at all program stages and physical/virtual event times scheduled for the duration of the program, including weekends, if any. You will be interacting with founders, mentors, and other program stakeholders on a daily basis. Experience with program management, as well as familiarity with the early stage venture-backed ecosystem across the KSA is preferred.

Do note that this is a 12-month contract.

Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

- Participate in regular syncs with the accelerator team

- Conduct outreach and help to recruit startups for the program

- Answer applicants' questions in English and Arabic, and questions that require local knowledge

- Coordinate and manage sessions and office hours between the mentors and the founders/startups

- Plan and execute virtual and in-person social events for the batch

- Coordinate and oversee daily remote management for the programs

- Source and coordinate local industry speakers and investors to guest speak for the program

- Send batch emails (updates; housekeeping; next week's events; new mentors; various deadlines, etc.)

- Update internal documents and tools for regular reporting and visibility

- Assist in prep for Showcases, working with the startups, partners and vendors as needed

- Assist in delivery of the Showcases, ensuring everything and everyone are managed accordingly

- Support the global and local teams in all aspects of the program

Who You Are

You share our passion for uplifting people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. You understand a founder's journey and thrive in entrepreneurial, creative, fast-paced environments. You bring with you superb organizational and project management skills, keen attention to details, and a strong ability to navigate and build relationships.

Must haves

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

- A working knowledge of spoken and written Arabic

- Be one of the most organized people you know

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Capability to learn & adapt quickly

- Self-starter & prioritize to get tasks done efficiently

- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure

- Passionate about startups

- Must be able to communicate and work with a team across several time zones

- Work authorization in Riyadh, KSA

Nice to have

- Experience working internationally

- Familiarity with cross cultural businesses

- Experience coordinating large-scale events

- Experience within the startup ecosystem

500 Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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