TEAMS, Marketing & Events Coordinator

Join us in our mission to support entrepreneurship in the Tetons and beyond for a healthy, vibrant community. We are seeking a detail-oriented, thoughtful and enthusiastic team member who demonstrates organization and a willingness to continue to learn. They will play a support role in programming, event planning, marketing, and administrative support. 

The TEAMS Marketing & Events Coordinator (TMEC) is hired by, and reports directly to, the Director of Entrepreneurship (DOE) and the Ecosystem Director (ECD). The TMEC responsibilities fall into 3 categories: (1) assisting with TEAMS, (2) assisting with events, and (3) assisting with marketing. 

  1. TEAMS: The TMEC is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of running the world-class TEAMS (Teton Entrepreneurs And Mentor Services) program, which is licensed by MIT’s Venture Mentor Services program, and for helping with certain administrative tasks supporting the organization. The TMEC will assist the DOE with TEAMS strategic decisions and will help oversee how TEAMS compliments other programs and events offered by Silicon Couloir. It is estimated that 50% of the position will be allocated to TEAMS Program duties and responsibilities. The TMEC will be considered a key player on a small, collaborative staff team.

  2. Events: The TMEC will work with the ECD on strategy, planning, and execution of Silicon Couloir events including: annual Pitch Day, monthly Chance Meetings, 5-6 Trustee Circle events, Start-Up Success, and 6 Noontime Knowledge sessions. It is estimated that 25% of the position will be allocated to events.

  3. Marketing: The TMEC will assist the ECD with all aspects of marketing including: social media posts, website updates,general program/event marketing, marketing of The Cowork Space, and creation of Annual Reports.  It is estimated that 25% of the position will be allocated to marketing.

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring some in-person and some remote work with occasional evening hours. A collaborative work ethic and flexibility in scheduling are critical elements of this role. The TMEC may work from home when not needed at events or meetings. The Silicon Couloir office is our Cowork Space, located at 140 E. Broadway, Ste. 25, Jackson, WY 83001. This position is eligible, after the probationary period, for all benefits offered to full-time employees of Silicon Couloir, including: PTO, healthcare care premium stipend, Wellness Bucks, SIMPLE IRA (with employer match) and any other benefits offered to full-time staff.


Position Responsibilities & Duties:

The TMEC has the following primary responsibilities and duties:

TEAMS:

Oversee and manage all day-to-day responsibilities of the TEAMS program. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Answering daily mentor / venture emails and questions

  • Scheduling mentor meetings efficiently and effectively

  • Application review, coordinating and carrying out  interviews, and onboarding tasks

  • Coordinating and leading monthly committee meetings 

  • Program “graduate” offboarding and exit interviews

  • Building new mentor teams and adjusting active teams as needed

  • Implementation and regular upkeep of TEAMS’ centralized platform for scheduling and notes

  • Regular outreach / check in’s with active entrepreneurs and mentors, and enforcement of all rules and regulations to ensure all members are meeting minimum program requirements

  • Coordinating  monthly mentor meetings with assistance from the DOE

  • Coordinating monthly programmatic communications including the monthly program newsletter


Events: 

Pitch Day:

  • Assist with coordination selection committee and coaching meetings

  • Assist with building master deck

  • Day-of event execution assistance

  • Event follow up as needed and in regards to TEAMS

  • Assist finalists with polishing pitch decks

Chance Meetings, Trustee Circle and Noontime Knowledge:

  • Participation in program planning  

  • Coordinating event locations

  • Day of set-up execution assistance

  • Follow up with statistics, surveys, and outreach

Marketing:

  • Manage social media channels with original content to promote Silicon Couloir programs and events

  • Update web site as needed

  • Assist with design and content for Annual Report

  • Track and analyze the effectiveness of our marketing efforts to continually improve our impact

  • Assist with Old Bill’s Fun Run campaign

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Strong organizational skills, must be detail-oriented 

  • Strong communication skills: must be able to communicate well in person, on the phone and in writing to high-net worth individuals and busy founders. Must feel comfortable addressing challenges and conflict. Must feel comfortable networking frequently. 

  • The ability to self-organize, be a self-starter and rapid assimilator of information, process management skills, be internally motivated and work well in a team environment.

  • Exhibit leadership characteristics, be a good listener, and also must be honest, ethical, transparent, values-oriented and positive.

  • Time management skills: must be able to organize oneself with a personal calendar and a plan for splitting this role and allocating time between events, marketing tasks and programmatic meetings and tasks. 

  • Strong technical skills with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe, Canva, Mailchimp, Squarespace, Hootsuit, and ability to quickly learn new platforms.

  • Must be able to frequently attend in-person meetings in Jackson.

  • There are no specific certifications required for the TMEC position.

  • There are no specific licenses required for the TMEC position.

  • The position does not require any special physical abilities, although it may require some lifting and physical effort during programming from time-to-time.


Company Mission:

SC’s mission is to empower entrepreneurship in the Tetons and beyond for a healthy, vibrant community. 

We strive to be the hub connecting local entrepreneurs to all the resources needed to succeed: an expanded personal network, education, affordable workspace,  connection to mentors, business coaching, and access to capital.  We offer a range of programs for ventures at all stages— from founding to funding—at little to no cost to entrepreneurs. We encourage companies to  care for the community and the planet through a triple bottom line model.  


Compensation:

SC will provide the following compensation:

  • Salary: $65K- $75K based on education and experience.

  • SC does not currently have its own health insurance plan. SC will reimburse major medical health insurance premiums for the employee not to exceed the base-level silver plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.

  • SC will offer a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a current employer match of the lesser of the annual amount contributed by the employee to the plan or 3% of annual gross wages.

  • A Wellness benefit of up to $500/year

  • 10 Holidays and 2 weeks Paid Time Off in the first year of employment

  • Flexible work schedule and remote work allowed


How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter (1 page) and resume to rebecca@siliconcouloir.com by June 13th.