Job description
About the Role
The Program Lead, early stage programs at EnergyLab will be responsible for leading and delivering two early-stage programs; Climate Tech Ignite (ideation program) and Climate Tech Charge (pre-accelerator program) that both launched in 2023.
Climate Tech Ignite is a 8-week program supporting aspiring and early-stage founders to generate, test and launch their startup idea. The program runs twice annually, with one cohort supporting individuals eager to explore a startup idea (Climate Tech Ignite) and the other focused specifically on supporting researchers working on decarbonisation technologies (Climate Tech Ignite for Researchers).
Climate Tech Charge is an ‘always-on’ program supporting startups to build traction, connect with investors and acquire seed funding. Founders join the program for a 12-month period to access weekly workshops, mentorship and opportunities to pitch to the EnergyLab angel group.
Taking charge of these programs, the Program Lead will continue to build on EnergyLab’s reputation of delivering amazing programs by finding leading startups and founders to participate, creating strong working relationships with the program partners and the startups, and ensuring the program exceeds all expectations.
This role needs to be based in NSW.
Key Responsibilities
- Find and recruit amazing startups to participate in the Ignite and Charge programs
- Run a high-quality program
- Ensure startup participants are receiving the support they need to succeed
- Ensure program partners and other stakeholders are achieving their goals for the program
- Utilise the EnergyLab mentor network
- Help with other key EnergyLab Activities as required
About You
You may have prior experience in one or more of the following – startup support, project management, communications, the energy industry, decarbonisation or sustainability
You may be a professional with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience looking for an organisation where you can have a more positive impact on the world.
You are great at building and cultivating relationships in person, over email, on the phone or via zoom, it doesn’t matter to you, as you can build rapport and create positive relationships no matter the situation.
You love being organised and can get things smoothly and efficiently back on track if something unexpected pops up.
You enjoy looking to finding ways to improve your role and what’s around you including seeking out feedback on what you have delivered – positive, negative or constructive and using it to improve your approach for next time.
You love being part of a team, will be the first to offer to help another team member and enjoy sharing in others success.
You are digitally savvy when it comes to working with the latest business tools – Gsuite, Slack, Zoom, Calendly, Mailchimp and whatever comes next.
Benefits of Working at EnergyLab
Get to work with the best startups from around the globe focused on climate technology and renewable energy.
Be part of a small but mighty team. We are passionate about our mission and work together to make it happen.
Flexible working options available. The EnergyLab team is distributed and has had remote working options from the very beginning. We have the right tech to support you including Google, Slack and Zoom.
Work directly with the CEO on program development, partner relationships and strategy.
Develop an extensive network of relationships with startups, investors, leaders and companies in the energy sector in ANZ.
Key details
Reporting to: EnergyLab’s CEO & Director, Megan Fisher.
Location: Both In EnergyLab’s Sydney headquarters and working remotely as suits the requirement of the role. The successful candidate must be able to travel into EnergyLab’s Sydney HQ in Chippendale as and when required.
Position: Full time.
How to Apply
To apply for the role fill in the Application From via the Apply Now link.
The form includes submitting a PDF version of your cover letter and CV. In the cover letter tell us why you’re interested in the role and why you will be amazing at it. Keep things succinct with a 1-2 page cover letter and 2-4 page CV where possible.
Please apply as soon as possible. We will make an offer as soon as we find the right candidate.
Email [email protected], using the subject line: Program Lead – Early Stage Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs, with your name included in the subject, if you would like the full copy of the position description, to check if we’re still accepting applications, or have a question about the role.