Camelback Ventures

Non-profit

Manager,Programs

$75–95k New Orleans, Louisiana, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Programs at Camelback Ventures. Skills: Program operations, Founder support, Logistics management, Founder engagement. Launch new support and resources. Design, plan, execute initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve selection process efficiency; Refine applicant evaluation process; Identify and meet 20-25 applicants; Achieve 500 high-quality applications; Support 40 pre-Fellowship entrepreneurs; Expand opportunities for entrepreneurs; Maintain founder satisfaction rates

Industry & Context.

Non profit
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 30% travel annually

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years program management, 3+ years building programs for entrepreneurs, Experience leading, coaching, culture-building, Experience project management

Nice to Have

Experience in racial equity, Experience in education, Experience in entrepreneurship, Experience in philanthropy

What You'll Do.

Launch new support and resources

Own implementation timelines

Serve as operational lead

Manage end-to-end logistics

Lead coordination of virtual sessions

Serve as primary point of contact

Facilitate program calendar development

Support team-wide efficiency

Contribute to design and iteration

Recommend and implement refinements

Advance cross-functional projects

Coordinate Finance to process payments

Support community-building development

Cultivate ongoing relationships

Support cohort-building experiences

Support peer learning

Support mentorship programming

Support Fellowship selection

Own selection logistics

Manage applicant communications

Manage candidate experience

Engage in applicant data analysis

Surface insights for improvement

Present findings and recommendations

Manage development of resources

Disseminate resources for declined applicants

Lead internal knowledge management

Contribute to external knowledge sharing

Collaborate on pre-Fellowship offerings

Manage logistics of new pilots

Facilitate founder sourcing strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional projects; Partner with Program Partners

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

#### CAMELBACK VENTURES Camelback Ventures (Camelback) transforms the landscape of entrepreneurship by investing in ventures and leaders who have been systematically excluded from capital and opportunity. We focus on entrepreneurs of color and women, providing not just funding, but mentorship, advocacy, and access to networks that drive meaningful change. Since 2015, our impact speaks volumes: we've raised over $75M and supported 220+ social entrepreneurs through our flagship Camelback Fellowship. Our Fellows have collectively raised over $400M+, earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, and created a transformative impact in communities nationwide, from Eastern North Carolina to Seattle. #### THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Manager of Programs is a key implementer and collaborator for Camelback’s programmatic work, driving the ongoing execution of the Camelback Fellowship and implementation of the broader founder support programming, including new and expanded programming to meet the needs of our founders. The Manager takes primary ownership of program operations, logistics, and founder-facing engagement, working in close partnership with the Director of Programs to bring strategic vision to life. This role is responsible for operationalizing founder support and engagement—from selection through alumni engagement—while managing key stakeholder relationships and contributing meaningfully to program design and continuous improvement. #### Program Development, Facilitation & Implementation The Manager of Programs will own, co-lead, and execute the following bodies of work: * Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and Director of Programs to launch new, comprehensive support and resources for early and growth-stage founders to equip more high-impact ventures to move from the acceleration to growth stage * Support the design, planning, and execution of Fellowship programming and founder-support initiatives in partnership with the Directo

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