Program Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Communitech Technology Association

Communitech Technology Association

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full Time Contract position with benefits until March 31, 2026.

Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed
At Communitech, we're all about the "F" word. Founders.

We were built by tech founders who saw the need for a community of support to help ensure the future prosperity of Canada.

No other innovation hub can say that, which is pretty cool.

Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since.

We're here to support the founder at every stage of their journey, providing accelerated opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.

As Canada's tech supercharger, we help founders:

Hire and retain the smartest, brightest and most experienced people
Access growth financing at every stage
Sell to the biggest customers at home and around the world
Connect the right people at the right time
peers who have been there before, coaches who can guide them through the difficult spots and partners from all over Canada

Communitech is a hybrid organization headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.

In-person connection is important to us, so we get together regularly for special events, collaboration days and team socials, and we ask our team members to work onsite from our Kitchener facility for a minimum of 2 days per week.

We are a flexible, people first environment and want to allow our people to make decisions and choices about where they work to support work life balance within clear guidelines.

Position Summary

Program Coordinator - ElevateIP
Reporting to the Director, Elevate IP, the Program Coordinator will help coordinate the successful development, implementation and execution of products and services related to ElevateIP, a federally funded initiative to ensure more equitable access to:

IP protection awareness, promotion and information
IP strategy mentorship and coaching
Funding the development and implementation of IP strategies

Executive Assistant to the CTO
The position entails managing the CTO's daily schedule, handling communication on their behalf, and coordinating key meetings and events.

The role involves a high level of confidentiality, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure the CTO's time is optimized for strategic priorities.

What you'll be doing:

Coordinate the delivery of virtual and inperson information sessions, educational workshops, roundtables, specialized courses, and events for startups and BAIs
Support the development and delivery of materials, bestpractices and/or training modules to train BAIs on critical issues in delivering IP services to startups
Field inquiries and point startups to regional service providers and programs
Organize intake information and recommendations of coaches, mentors and other experts, to help Program Managers determine a startup's eligibility for services
Coordinate the assignment of startups with appropriate advisors or professional services
Coordination and tracking of all agreements, contracts, disbursements of funds and program schedules
Assume Executive Assistant duties for the CTO
Calendar management, scheduling appointments and managing travel itineraries
Notetaking, Google drive management and light project management
Filing expense reports
Preparation for meetings, events and panels both internal and external
Special projects on a case by case basis
Litmus test for organization what's working and not working
Be proactive look ahead, identify conflicts and resolve them before they occur
General Duties:
Build relationships and work cross functionally throughout the organization in support of the program delivery
Provide support for virtual and in
person team events (team lunches, quarterly team meetings and any other team events)
Attend other Communitech events as required
Support the recruitment of startups and other collaborators into the program
Requirements:
1-3 years of relevant work experience is required
Previous experience working with enabling or growth organizations is an asset
You are a relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills-
Solid organizational skills with great attention to detail
Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent requests, prioritizing those requests based on impact
Passionate about providing outstanding customer service
Proactive and results oriented
Ability to maintain confidential information is required
Strong Google suite and Microsoft Office skills
Salesforce experience is an asset
Willing to represent Communitech at events outside of normal working hours on occasion

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