Program Manager - Alabama Forestry Accelerator

As the Alabama Forestry Accelerator Program Manager, you will play a critical role in the Alabama entrepreneurial ecosystem. You will take the lead as the face of gener8tor in Southeast Alabama and Dothan and be our local frontline in coaching founders, fostering meaningful connections, and helping startups succeed. You will engage with startup founders, students, universities, mentors, investors, and community partners while driving the success of Alabama Forestry Accelerator. Success looks like becoming the "unofficial mayor” of startup activity in Dothan. We are looking for an ambitious community advocate who is hungry to support entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, and strengthen the startup ecosystem. 

• Recruit startup applicants and lead the selection process for two cohorts.
• Capture 20+ eligible applications per Alabama Forestry Accelerator cohort, executing gener8tor’s established recruitment strategies.
• Find and develop relationships with 30+ mentors, 25+ investors and other industry/ecosystem partners who can help support the programs and participating companies.
• Lead base building efforts, attending meetings with key investors and mentors to ensure consistent support of our partners.
• Schedule and attend office hours with startups.

• Run two accelerator programs.
• Manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the Alabama Forestry Accelerator.
• Ensure all program KPIs are met.
• Actively plan and participate in all aspects of the gener8tor accelerator program including, but not limited to recruitment, team meetings, Mentor Swarms, Investor Swarms, Lunch & Learns and networking events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day coach for participating startups, helping founders set goals, maintain momentum, and make progress against key milestones.
• Provide structured 1:1 guidance and accountability to founders on topics such as customer discovery, traction and pitching/storytelling, business model refinement, and fundraising readiness.
• Connect founders to the right mentors, investors, customers, and ecosystem resources based on their specific needs, and ensure follow-through on introductions and next steps.
• Continuously support gener8tor and Alabama Forestry Accelerator alumni.
• Be the #1 cheerleader for the startup ecosystems, the startups and the entrepreneurs we work with.

• Work with cohort participants and alumni to gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the startups. 
• Gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the program.
• Analyze and report data and metrics to the Managing Director, and in turn our partners and gener8tor broadly.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Alabama.
• Manage relationships with our Alabama Forestry partners.
• Attend regular meetings with our partners.
• Provide weekly update reporting.

• Support the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem centered in Dothan, serving Southeast Alabama, with a focus on activating the incubator space.
• Represent gener8tor, the Southeast Alabama startup community; actively participate in the Alabama  startup ecosystem by attending events and building relationships.

• Contribute to the gener8tor team’s broader initiatives, including supporting other accelerator programs, engaging in ecosystem-building efforts, and assisting with strategic projects as needed.

• Residence in or relocation to Dothan to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events in the Dothan area.
• Deep commitment to the startup ecosystem in Alabama, with a passion for supporting founders and fostering entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working with self-initiative.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly, balancing cohort management, stakeholder engagement, and operational responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on, team-player mentality, willing to take on any task—big or small—to ensure program success.
• Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills, and deepen expertise in different industries, startups and venture capital.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
• Broader gener8tor program support and participation, willing to support programs and gener8tor efforts beyond Alabama Forestry Accelerator.
• Willingness to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.

• See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
• Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
• Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
• Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get things done!
• Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity. 

Our values are core to how we work. If they don’t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit.

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