Senior Program Associate, Accelerator

SecondMuse champions and supports the growth of future economies by designing and leading programs that involve workshops, events, mentorship networks, curriculum, and other efforts to build and grow community ecosystems. At the core of our community-sourced approach is a dedication to creating and fostering cohesive narratives and deep relationships throughout the ecosystem. We have organized innovation programs in over 100 countries and 250 cities, sourcing solutions worldwide. Each program has challenged our teams to develop targeted approaches to find and then support visionary leaders with a diverse range of experiences, motivations and cultures. We invite you to help build with us--leverage our proven strategies to build strong communities and influence local, regional and global networks, and add your own contribution to our growing team and portfolio of programs.

The Opportunity

SecondMuse is seeking a Senior Program Associate for Headstream, a national effort that over the last five years has driven the increased utilization of digital innovations in social tech, health, and education systems to support the mental wellbeing of young people. We have supported entrepreneurs through the Headstream Accelerator to reach more than 10 million youth and caring adults with an emphasis on building culturally competent products for LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other youth at the intersection of these identities.

This Headstream Senior Program Associate will support the Senior Program Manager on strategic direction and implementation of The Headstream Accelerator: our flagship program supporting 20 early-stage startups in the digital health, ed-tech, and social tech sectors to build culturally competent youth digital mental wellbeing products.

You’ll be part of a team with a powerful voice to shape this iteration of Headstream as well as the future of the program. We will build the space and hope you will fill it with your experience, ideas, analysis, and creativity.

Essential Functions

• Support and ideate for curriculum design and implementation once the program begins.
• Support the implementation of the Accelerator with guidance from the Accelerator Program Manager and Senior Program Manager, work with the Program Manager for Youth Programming
• Jump in and bring your ideas to the design of the Accelerator program and Youth Programming, which will launch this year.
• Collect data to monitor and analyze our impact performance and progress from application launch to program close
• Support the design and implementation of events like program kickoff and closing and a handful of smaller convenings
• Focus on building our engagement with stakeholders in the tech, education, and/or investment space. This includes outreach, leading meetings, and supporting engagement opportunities
• Engage and collaborate with other Headstream team members working on youth, procurement, and investment opportunities
• Uphold our anti-racist commitments and work alongside us to ensure that we are building inclusive and youth-centered initiatives that strive for justice

Work Environment

This is a full-time remote position. Flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee’s schedule must overlap with core work hours and must be able to take and hold meetings across time zones. We are currently a fully remote team with members in Oakland, Portland, San Diego, and New York City. Occasional evening work may be required due to the national scope. This role may require periodic domestic travel. The candidate must be comfortable working in a mid-sized organization where initiative, fresh ideas, collaboration and commitment are valued and rewarded.

Expectations

• Growth of Headstream’s network of partners and collaborators, expanding our ability to influence health and education systems
• Implementation of high-quality programs that exceed program participant (entrepreneurs and youth) expectations and achieve success as defined internally
• Effectively collaborate with the Accelerator Program Manager and other Headstream team members to advance strategic objectives and client relationships

Requirements

• Works well in a participatory, team-based environment with an appreciation for teamwork and the consistent rhythm of feedback that’s required to do exceptional works
• 2+ years experience in ed-tech and/or digital health markets with interest in working with impact-driven entrepreneurs to scale their solutions within these markets
• Ability to communicate across different sectors and groups effectively, a thoughtful listener with a willingness to seek and consider multiple perspectives and possible solutions
• Experience supporting solutions for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and multi-hyphenated youth
• Energized by the creativity needed to navigate complex and ambiguous environments that are constantly evolving.
• Experience supporting or working for startups. This could include past professional experience leading an innovation program similar to Headstream, being a part of a startup, or experience as a founder.
• Self-motivated and action/solution-oriented
• A persuasive and passionate communicator with experience facilitating and leading workshops for program participants and community stakeholders

Benefits

• Short-term disability insurance
• Generous paid parental leave programs for all new parents
• Employer monthly mobile phone contribution
• Starting annual salary of $70,000
• Flexible work options
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Paid time to participate in volunteer activities that enhance and serve our communities
• Generous paid time off program, including paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer 3% guaranteed contribution

SecondMuse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.