Larta Institute · 1 day ago
Program Lead, Venture Fellows
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expLarta Institute is seeking a Program Lead to support the implementation of Venture Fellows, an 8-month hands-on acceleration program. The role involves overseeing program execution, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the program.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Oversee execution of the Venture Fellows curriculum with support from program analysts, including group cohort sessions, expert workshops, 1:1 mentoring, assessing needs of program participants, called 'Fellows', and program management, including overseeing the development of pilot proposals and demonstrations
Support outreach, recruitment, and marketing efforts which will yield a pipeline of promising diverse applicants
Lead onboarding and support for Fellows and program mentors, including matching mentors to Fellows, training sessions, and ongoing communication
Plan and coordinate events, both in-person and virtual, such as office hours, demo days, webinars, mixers and others
Coordinate with internal teams—including marketing, leadership, and operations—to ensure clear communication and alignment around key program activities such as outreach, information sessions, participant intake, enrollment, kick-off events, and service delivery
Ensure consistent quality control and continuous improvement across all program touchpoints
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, Venture Fellows Steering Committee members, funders, mentors, and program alumni
Maintain regular communication with the Venture Fellows Steering Committee through quarterly meetings and updates, ensuring their continued engagement in the program, and identifying opportunities for program support
Serve as the principal liaison for check-in calls with cohort participants
Serve as a principal point of contact for sponsors and funders, and manage communication, collateral, representation and engagement with these critical stakeholders
Maintain Larta’s program databases and tools to track participant progress, mentor engagement, and service delivery
Collect and analyze program data; generate internal reports, funder updates, and case studies to illustrate program impact
Assist in the development of funder-required reports and impact summaries, leveraging program data and insights to highlight outcomes and inform future program strategy
Develop and administer pre/post-program surveys for Fellows and Mentors
Use insights to identify knowledge gaps, track outcomes, and support continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in science-related fields and/or business); master's degree preferred
3–4 years of professional experience in program management, business development, or program-related roles in innovation and entrepreneurship
Experience working in or with accelerators and startups is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools; comfortable generating charts, graphs, and metrics for decision-making
Proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Asana, HubSpot, and Teams is a plus
Deep interest in supporting underrepresented founders and advancing equity in sustainable innovation
Benefits
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Paid time off for one week during the end of year holiday season.
Health insurance coverage, with low employee premium contribution
401(k) with employer match
Subsidized parking or transportation
Monthly reimbursement on data package (internet/mobile)
Company
Larta Institute
Larta Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rohit Shukla
CEO
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