Hively · 18 hours ago
Incubator Manager
Pleasanton, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expHively is a mission-driven organization focused on building meaningful connections with families and communities in Alameda County. They are seeking an Incubator Manager to lead the daily operations of their internal Innovation Incubator, translating organizational priorities into well-run pilots and engaging staff and partners in collaborative problem solving.
CharityChild CareHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Actively seek out and document a pipeline of incubator ideas from Hively staff and partners
Identify and prioritize opportunities that align with Hively’s mission and goals
Develop initial ideas into well-structured pilot concepts for review by Hively leadership
Researching trends, best practices, and comparable models
Developing briefing books
Contribute to the development of metrics and systems to track incubator performance, outcomes, and learning
Lead the implementation of pilot projects across diverse programmatic areas, such as strategic outreach, mental health, technology, education, real estate and public-private partnerships
Manage the day-to-day operations of the internal incubator, including cycles, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Develop tools, frameworks, and processes needed for pilot success
Execute on a range of pilot-specific implementation tasks
Document lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of the incubator model
Build a culture of innovation by engaging staff and external partners in idea generation and collaborative problem solving
Work closely with Hively’s Marketing and Communications, Programs, Community Services, Mental Health, Finance and People Operations Departments to support pilot initiatives
Facilitate brainstorming sessions, pilot debriefs and learning exchanges within and across teams
Provide input into organizational communications, such as draft grant proposals, talking points, social media content, and white papers to share incubator learnings with internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, social innovation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in program management, consulting, or organizational development
Demonstrated ability to design, launch, and scale new programs or initiatives
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Experience managing budgets and timelines, and tracking outcomes
Preferred
Experience leading pilot programs or new initiatives in a professional setting
Familiarity with design thinking or human-centered design
Understanding of nonprofit funding models, grant reporting, or program evaluation
Start-up experience
Spanish language proficiency
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee
Health & Dependent Care FSA
14 Paid Holidays + 4 flex holidays, including your birthday!
Generous paid time off policy (over 3 weeks per year)
Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year)
Employee Appreciation Program
Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively
403(b) plan
SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary
Learning & Development Opportunities
Financial wellness program with unlimited access to personal financial advisors
Industry competitive salary ranges
Company
Hively
Hively is a non-profit organization that offers mental health, family support, and child care services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mary Hekl
Chief Executive Officer
Elaine Lenore
Chief Financial Officer
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