Impact Ecosystem Coordinator, Impact Fellowships

Overview Of Watson Institute Watson Institute powers transformative Fellowships in partnership with leading corporations and foundations to support highly promising, historically disenfranchised rising entrepreneurs and leaders. The Fellowships provide proven entrepreneurship and leadership skills training, committed mentorship, community development stipends, long-term Alumni support, and access to a global community of peers, mentors, and opportunities. In partnership with JPMorganChase, Walmart.org, Ford Philanthropy, Comcast, Google, Western Union Foundation, Truist Foundation, BMO, and several private foundations, Watson Institute's programs will reach over 2,400 rising leaders this year. Alumni of Watson Institute's Fellowships have raised over $185 million, created over 1,900 paid jobs, and impacted 10 million people around the world through initiatives they help lead. 90% of Watson Institute alums are employed, continuing their education, or building a venture. This is on par with leading business schools, yet all of the Fellowships Watson Institute powers are free. 99% of Watson Institute Alumni use a skill they learned while in a Watson Institute powered program up to 10 years later. Watson Institute's Alumni have been selected to Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship and ten have been named to Forbes' 30 under 30 lists. Alums continue their education at Harvard University, New York University, and Princeton University, among others. Impact Ecosystem Coordinator, Impact Fellowships - Mission Statement The mission of the Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is to lead the recruitment of a vibrant and engaged community of Preceptors, Mentors, and Entrepreneurs in Residence to coach and support our Fellows, and build a system to guide Program Manager/Leads to recruit a limited number of Preceptors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and Mentors for each Fellowship. The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator must have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for supporting our Fellows' impact and growth, and strive for ‘moonshot' level individuals to join our network. Detailed Position Breakdown: Global Community Building (33% of time): The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is responsible for cultivating new relationships and attracting transformational leaders including ‘Moonshot' Preceptors, EIR's and Mentors to the Watson Institute community. Create a robust recruitment strategy that includes attending events, workshops, meet-ups, cold outreach, and other networking opportunities to facilitate meaningful connections. Preceptor & EIR Hiring (33% of time): Lead hiring process for all Impact Fellowship Preceptors and EIRs and strive to welcome aboard ‘moonshot' level Preceptors and EIRs. Ensure that hiring timelines are developed/met on schedule and that open positions are filled with top talent. Lead interview process to test for the highest quality candidates. Uphold excellent written communication skills when communicating to all incoming candidates. Coordinate with the Operations Team who will support with job descriptions for Preceptors and EIR's. Coordinate with the Operations Team who will create, send, and track contracts. Coordinate with the Operations Team who will manage compensation tracker for EIRs and Preceptors. Talent System Building (33% of time): Build a system to guide Program Manager/Leads to recruit a limited number of Preceptors, Mentors, and Entrepreneurs in Residence for each Fellowship. Track the ongoing progress of this new system. Requirements Eager to join a team with high standards for quality and excellence. An exceptional eye for detail. Detail Oriented: You are meticulous and have excellent organizational skills. Intentional: Your working style is about creating order and planning ahead. Results-Driven: You have a go-getter attitude and a drive to solve all sorts of problems. High Integrity: Known for your integrity and making the right decision. Systems-minded: Demonstrated experience in building and implementing systems. Excellent communication style. Candidate Profile A deep-seated passion for building community and Watson Institute's mission. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Mandatory skills: Excel mastery, email wizardry, rapid follow-up, and data analysis. 1-2 years of community building and/or recruitment experiences. Benefits Competitive base salary according to experience: $55,000.00-$65,000.00. Annual Happiness Fund that increases with time and seniority. Unlimited vacations (3 weeks required vacation time per year). Healthcare benefit via Thatch (ICHRA provider). Automatic 3% contribution to your retirement account. The Vitals The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is a full-time commitment and reports to the VP of Programs. The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator position can work remotely, but should be based in CO, PA, GA, FL, ME, AZ, DC, OK, SC, or MD. The start date for this position is August 1, 2025. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Education Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr Watson Institute