Startup Program Manager

Swissnex in San Francisco connects Switzerland and the West Coast of the USA in education, research, innovation, and the arts. As a Startup Program Manager, you will manage and enhance startup and entrepreneurship programs, execute quarterly startup bootcamps, and engage with various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. Responsibilities Execution of Startup Camps and Development of Startup Programs (60%) Startup Program Operational and Communications Support (20%) Network and General Support (20%) Skills Bachelor's degree 1–3 years of relevant professional experience Experience managing projects and working with project management and CRM tools Ability to identify, research, and proactively engage founders, experts, mentors, and partners through targeted outreach Proven interest in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Due to our legal status as an annex of the Swiss Consulate, we can only hire candidates who are Swiss or US citizens or permanent residents. There can be no exceptions Benefits 20 days of vacation 12+ annual holidays Sick leave Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexibility to work remotely for 1 week each year from anywhere in the U.S. or Switzerland and option of working from home 2 days a week Opportunities for professional development, including dedicated funding for continuing education and training Opportunity to work at the heart of the Bay Area, embedded in one of the world’s most dynamic startup and innovation ecosystems Business travel as needed to Switzerland to engage with partners and strengthen cross-border collaboration Company Overview Swissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), managed in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs as an annex of the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is