Accelerator Partnerships Manager Washington DC

About Acquisition Network

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder investor operator and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can build useful connections with startup programs and the founders they serve.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring an Accelerator Partnerships Manager to develop relationships with accelerator and incubator programs in Washington DC. You will learn what founders in those programs need before a capital raise coordinate approved educational or introductory opportunities and help interested founders take an appropriate next step. Success requires thoughtful partner management reliable follow-through and respect for each program's policies.

What you will do

• Identify and develop relationships with accelerators incubators university programs founder hubs and venture organizations in Washington DC.
• Learn each program's priorities cohort structure partner policies and founder needs.
• Coordinate approved workshops office hours events or introductory conversations when useful.
• Identify founders who request additional support and confirm their permission before making an introduction.
• Maintain clear records of program contacts partnership activity and next steps.
• Gather feedback from program teams and founders to improve future collaboration.
• Represent Acquisition Network professionally throughout the partnership lifecycle.

What we are looking for

• Current or prior experience managing an accelerator incubator venture program founder community or startup partnership portfolio.
• Understanding of founder programming mentor networks cohort operations and fundraising preparation.
• Existing relationships with startup programs or ecosystem leaders in Washington DC.
• Strong partnership development presentation and project management skills.
• Consistent organization judgment and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple external organizations.

Engagement details

This is a paid remote independent contractor opportunity. The work is flexible and relationship-driven with an emphasis on building durable program partnerships in Washington DC. Scope performance expectations and compensation will be documented in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You must respect program rules founder consent and confidential information. Do not use participant lists without authorization imply that funding is guaranteed or represent that a program has endorsed Acquisition Network unless that approval has been documented.

How to apply

Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a brief example of an accelerator incubator or startup partnership you managed. Do not send participant lists or private founder information. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.