Program Manager - Alabama Forestry Accelerator bei gener8tor

Program Manager - Alabama Forestry Accelerator

Location: Dothan, AL, in-person

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Description

At gener8tor, we drive economic growth and empower communities through accelerator programs, venture funds, and workforce initiatives. gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator program that helps startups build and scale.

As the Alabama Forestry Accelerator Program Manager, you will play a critical role in the Alabama entrepreneurial ecosystem. You will take the lead as the face of gener8tor in Southeast Alabama and Dothan and be our local frontline in coaching founders, fostering meaningful connections, and helping startups succeed. You will engage with startup founders, students, universities, mentors, investors, and community partners while driving the success of Alabama Forestry Accelerator. Success looks like becoming the "unofficial mayor” of startup activity in Dothan. We are looking for an ambitious community advocate who is hungry to support entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, and strengthen the startup ecosystem. 

At gener8tor we…

• See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
• Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
• Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
• Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get things done!
• Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity. 

Our values are core to how we work. If they don’t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute multiple accelerator programs per year, ensuring smooth operations by coordinating logistics, scheduling programming, and delivering gener8tor’s established curriculum.
• Recruit, vet, and select high-potential entrepreneurs and startups for Alabama Forestry Accelerator cohorts, proactively sourcing applicants and engaging in targeted outreach to build a strong pipeline.
• Act as the lead coach and advisor for participating startups, meeting one-on-one with founders twice a week, providing mentorship, holding them accountable to growth and financing goals, and facilitating key connections to mentors, customers, and investors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Alabama - founders, mentors, academics, investors, corporations and program partners, actively engaging with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and serving as a key connector between local startups and gener8tor’s broader network.
• Support alumni companies by continuing to assist them with their growth, facilitating ongoing introductions, tracking their fundraising, growth, and engagement, and ensuring they remain an active part of the gener8tor community.
• Advocate for and champion startup founders, actively promoting their success, amplifying their visibility, and serving as a passionate supporter of the entrepreneurial community.
• Contribute to the gener8tor team’s broader initiatives, including supporting other accelerator programs, engaging in ecosystem-building efforts, and assisting with strategic projects as needed.
• Support the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem centered in Dothan, serving Southeast Alabama, with a focus on activating the incubator space.

Requirements

• Residence in or relocation to Dothan to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events in the Dothan area.
• Deep commitment to the startup ecosystem in Alabama, with a passion for supporting founders and fostering entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working with self-initiative.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly, balancing cohort management, stakeholder engagement, and operational responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on, team-player mentality, willing to take on any task—big or small—to ensure program success.
• Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills, and deepen expertise in different industries, startups and venture capital.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
• Broader gener8tor program support and participation, willing to support programs and gener8tor efforts beyond Alabama Forestry Accelerator.
• Willingness to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.

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