Manager, Programs

Manager, Programs

Camelback Ventures transforms the landscape of entrepreneurship by investing in ventures and leaders who have been systematically excluded from capital and opportunity. We focus on entrepreneurs of color and women, providing not just funding, but mentorship, advocacy, and access to networks that drive meaningful change.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Manager of Programs is a key implementer and collaborator for Camelback's programmatic work, driving the ongoing execution of the Camelback Fellowship and implementation of the broader founder support programming, including new and expanded programming to meet the needs of our founders. The Manager takes primary ownership of program operations, logistics, and founder-facing engagement, working in close partnership with the Director of Programs to bring strategic vision to life.

This role is responsible for operationalizing founder support and engagementfrom selection through alumni engagementwhile managing key stakeholder relationships and contributing meaningfully to program design and continuous improvement.

The Manager of Programs will own, co-lead, and execute the following bodies of work:

• Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and Director of Programs to launch new, comprehensive support and resources for early and growth-stage founders to equip more high-impact ventures to move from the acceleration to growth stage
• Support the design, planning, and execution of Fellowship programming and founder-support initiatives in partnership with the Director of Programs, taking primary ownership of implementation timelines, milestones, and delivery
• Serve as the operational lead for virtual and in-person programming, including Welcome Week, the Guardian Summit, Alumni engagement events, and new pre- and post-Fellowship offeringsmanaging end-to-end logistics, facilitation preparation, and post-event reflection
• Lead the coordination of virtual programming sessions, including serving as the primary point of contact for guest facilitators and managing preparation, run-of-show, and follow-up
• Facilitate the development of the program calendar and internal coordination systems that support team-wide efficiency across complex, multi-cycle programming timelines
• Contribute to the design and iteration of programming based on data, founder feedback, and field trendsbringing forward recommendations to the Director and implementing agreed-upon refinements
• Collaborate with teams across Camelback to advance cross-functional projects and ongoing bodies of work, including coordination with Finance to process payments for regional events, expert bench hours, and alumni panels
• Support the development and facilitation of synchronous and asynchronous community-building for Fellows and Alumni, taking primary ownership of engagement programming and ongoing relationship cultivation
• Support the planning and facilitation of cohort-building experiences, peer learning, and mentorship programming for Fellows and alumni, in partnership with Program team members

Based on the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the Director of Programs, the Manager of Programs will help drive toward the following outcomes:

• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Fellowship selection process to, resulting in a refined applicant evaluation process by Fall 2026
• Identify and meet with at least 20-25 high-quality Fellowship applicants that will be recommended to apply in 2027
• Achieve at least 500 high-quality Fellowship applications submitted per cycle, with at least 35% meeting quality thresholds
• Support at least 40 pre-Fellowship entrepreneurs receiving programming support per year through expanded program offerings
• Expand opportunities for BIPOC, women, and non-binary entrepreneurs outside of the Fellowship program
• Maintain strong founder satisfaction and engagement rates across Fellowship, Alumni, and pre-Fellowship programming

Expectations:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in program design, management, or a related field, with at least 3 years of demonstrated success building and managing programs for entrepreneurs
• Experience in the racial equity, education, entrepreneurship, or philanthropy sectors, preferred
• A strong commitment to Camelback's mission and values, and a deep understanding of the social impact landscape.
• Demonstrated success with stakeholder and investor engagement, partnership cultivation, and ecosystem relationship management
• Experience facilitating and public speaking (workshops, panels, convenings, thought leadership)
• Experience leading, coaching, and culture-building (risk-taking, learning from failure, transparency, collaboration)
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Strong experience project management experience to manage and track multiple projects and tasks
• Up to 30% travel annually for programs, outreach, and team events

Core competencies:

• Empathy and cultural competence
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Adaptability and resilience
• High ethical standards and integrity