Startup Community Partnerships Manager Los Angeles

About Acquisition Network

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder investor operator and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can develop trusted partnerships throughout local startup ecosystems.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Community Partnerships Manager in Los Angeles. You will map relevant founder communities build relationships with operators and organizers coordinate useful events or conversations and help founders preparing for a capital raise connect with our team when appropriate. The role requires strong community judgment consistent execution and the ability to turn relationships into well-managed partnerships.

What you will do

• Map founder groups coworking communities startup events investor networks and ecosystem organizations in Los Angeles.
• Build and manage relationships with community operators organizers founders and local partners.
• Develop approved opportunities such as events workshops office hours or introductory conversations.
• Identify founders considering a capital raise and confirm their interest before making an introduction.
• Maintain accurate records of partner activity founder context feedback and follow-up.
• Track which relationships and activities generate useful engagement.
• Share market insights that can improve our community and founder strategy.

What we are looking for

• Experience operating a startup community founder group coworking program membership network or ecosystem event series.
• Strong relationships within the startup community in Los Angeles.
• Demonstrated partnership development event coordination or community growth experience.
• Excellent communication and the ability to build trust across different stakeholder groups.
• Sound judgment dependable follow-through and strong organization.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor environment.

Engagement details

This is a paid remote independent contractor opportunity focused on building durable startup ecosystem relationships. Scope performance expectations and compensation will be documented in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You must respect community rules privacy and founder consent. Do not use member data without authorization imply an unapproved partnership or make promises about funding or business outcomes.

How to apply

Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a short description of a startup community founder program or event series you helped build. Do not send member lists or private founder information. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.