Manager of Communications and Operations

Organization
Upstart Co-Lab
Location
The Upstart Co-Lab team is based in New York, Los Angeles, Burlington, VT and Cambridge, MA; remote work is possible.
Job Type
This is a full-time position (initially for 12 months) .
Deadline for Applications
06/30/2023
How to Apply
Please email a CV and short cover note to Laura Callanan (lauracallanan@upstartco-lab.org).
Where to Apply
Please email a CV and short cover note to Laura Callanan (lauracallanan@upstartco-lab.org).
Tags
Full-time
Upstart Co-Lab connects capital with creative people who make a profit and make a difference. Upstart launched in 2016 to unlock impact investment for the creative economy with a focus on ethical fashion, sustainable food, social impact media, and other creative industries. Upstart Co-Lab’s accomplishments have been written about in The New York Times, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Forbes, and Barron’s.

Now Upstart is launching the Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy, a $100 million portfolio of funds and companies comprising the first impact investment strategy for the U.S. creative economy. Upstart’s approach will prioritize BIPOC and women entrepreneurs leading companies in creative industries, and deliver people-focused impact: quality jobs, vibrant communities, and sustainable creative lives. In tandem, Upstart will conduct an influence strategy focused on unlocking artists, art patrons and endowed cultural institutions as a new cohort of impact investors, and the creative sector as a new source of impact capital.

The Manager of Communications and Operations will play a key role in leading strategic communications in support of securing impact investment and grant commitments from foundations and donor advised funds to launch the Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy, and as part of Upstart’s ongoing field-building and influence strategy. The Manager will also ensure alignment of internal operations, and team-wide coordination on shared projects.

Communications and Influence
● Coordinate with Assistant Director-Investments to maintain data room for the Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy
● Prepare Upstart’s annual impact report
● Develop and maintain communications calendar to amplify Upstart’s research and earned media
● Develop content for social media/newsletter/website in coordination with Program Coordinator
● Lead planning and implementation from design through execution and follow up for conferences and webinars

Operations
● Coordinate Upstart team responsibilities across shared projects
● Oversee internal systems including CRM, office manual, and office record keeping
● Serve as primary contact for fiscal sponsor on topics including financial systems

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is a 4-year college graduate (advanced degree a plus) with 5-8 years of work experience in a busy, mission-driven, professional office environment. The candidate is a strong critical thinker and communicator, able to represent Upstart Co-Lab to external stakeholders, with experience in marketing and communications, social media, administration and operations. Upstart offers a start-up environment with opportunities to take significant responsibility, and demonstrate leadership.

This is a full-time position (initially for 12 months) with $85,000 annual compensation plus benefits including 6 weeks vacation. The Upstart Co-Lab team is based in New York, Los Angeles, Burlington, VT and Cambridge, MA; remote work is possible. Applicants must but authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. Please email a CV and short cover note to Laura Callanan (lauracallanan@upstartco-lab.org).