Manager, Programs

Camelback Ventures•New Orleans, LA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Camelback Ventures (Camelback) 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. Since 2015, our impact speaks volumes: we've raised over $75M and supported 220+ social entrepreneurs through our flagship Camelback Fellowship. Our Fellows have collectively raised over $400M+, earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, and created a transformative impact in communities nationwide, from Eastern North Carolina to Seattle. 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 engagement—from selection through alumni engagement—while managing key stakeholder relationships and contributing meaningfully to program design and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 offerings—managing 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 trends—bringing 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
Support Fellowship selection in partnership with the Director, owning the logistics, operations, and applicant communications for the full application and review cycle
Manage the end-to-end candidate experience—from initial inquiry through final selection—ensuring consistent, equitable, and high-quality engagement with applicants and evaluators
Engage in the analysis of applicant and evaluator data to surface insights that drive continuous improvement of the selection process; present findings and recommendations to the Director and broader Programs team
Manage the development and dissemination of resources and communications for declined applicants, ensuring Camelback’s brand and commitment to supporting founders is reflected throughout
Lead internal knowledge management of Fellowship selection data and contribute to external knowledge sharing through conference presentations, blog posts, and Camelback ecosystem communications
Collaborate on the development and facilitation of pre-Fellowship offerings and new program entry points for early-stage founders, including managing the logistics of new programming pilots
Partner with Program Partners to facilitate focused founder sourcing strategy to identify founders building innovative and durable ventures that aligned to Camelback’s mission, programs, and resources
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
Build and maintain working relationships with external stakeholders, peer organizations, and ecosystem partners to support the Fellowship and broader programming—including helping to coordinate site visits, regional convenings, and collaborative learning opportunities
Support the Director in cultivating relationships with investors, funders, and ecosystem partners by managing follow-up, communications, and coordination for key convenings and partnership activities
Liaise with cross-functional Camelback teams—including Development and Data & Strategy—to ensure alignment on founder engagement and funder-facing narratives