Community Relations Associate

About Alumni Ventures Alumni Ventures is one of the world's most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni‑driven communities and diversified co‑investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we are rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals. We believe our best work happens when we are together. AV operates as a 5‑day‑a‑week, in‑office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter. About This Role As a Community Relations Associate at Alumni Ventures, you will play a vital role in supporting our investor community while gaining hands‑on exposure to venture capital, startup investing, investor relations, and fund operations. This role sits at the intersection of customer success, relationship management, investor communications, and financial services. You will work closely with prospective and existing investors, Managing Partners, Community Managers, and cross‑functional teams to support fundraising initiatives, investor engagement activities, and operational processes. You will help individuals navigate their journey with Alumni Ventures—from initial interest through investment and ongoing engagement—while developing expertise in client service, investor relations, venture capital, and business operations. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals who are eager to learn, take ownership, and grow their careers in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Through hands‑on training, mentorship, and direct exposure to senior leadership, you will build valuable skills in communication, relationship management, project management, operations, and venture investing. While prior venture capital experience is not required, successful candidates are often interested in investing, entrepreneurship, startups, financial markets, or business strategy and are excited to learn about the venture capital ecosystem. For the Boston‑based role, this position would need to commute to Manchester, NH a few times a week. What You’ll Do Investor & Community Support Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for prospective and existing investors. Respond to investor questions through email, phone, webinars, events, and other communication channels. Provide timely, accurate, and thoughtful support using approved resources and internal playbooks. Help individuals navigate Alumni Ventures’ offerings, processes, and community experience. Investor Support and Community Operations Build strong relationships with investors, community members, and internal stakeholders. Deliver a high‑touch, service‑oriented customer experience across the investor journey. Anticipate needs, identify issues, and help resolve questions with professionalism and empathy. Support investor onboarding and ongoing engagement efforts. Partner Support & Operations Collaborate closely with Managing Partners, Community Managers, and senior leaders. Support fundraising initiatives, fund operations, club programs, and syndication activities. Assist with virtual events, investor meetings, webinar preparation, and follow‑up activities. Help ensure smooth execution of key investor engagement and operational processes. Data, Reporting & Process Improvement Track engagement activity, investor interactions, and key business metrics. Help maintain clean and accurate data in HubSpot and other internal systems. Support reporting for Community Managers, Partners, and leadership. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and the overall investor experience. Strategic Projects Participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives. Support research, process improvements, pilot programs, and team priorities. Take on increasing ownership as your knowledge and experience grow. Who You Are We’re looking for a client‑centered, detail‑oriented professional who is excited to grow in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. Required Qualifications 1+ years of experience in customer success, client services, relationship management, account management, hospitality, recruiting, operations, financial services, consulting, or another customer‑facing environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through consistently. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and provide thoughtful support to customers, or other stakeholders. Ability to learn and effectively use new systems, tools, and business processes. Interest in learning about investing, venture capital, financial markets, startups, or related business. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)