Program Manager

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Program Manager for JVenture, an entrepreneurship incubator supporting innovators in Palm Beach County. Responsible for program management, mentor engagement, and participant support.

Posted 7/10/2026part-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day management and execution of the JVenture program.
Coordinate all program activities, timelines, deliverables, and operational processes.
Develop and manage annual program plans, project timelines, and implementation schedules.
Ensure the successful execution of cohort-based entrepreneurship programming.
Coordinate program logistics, materials, participant communications, and event operations.
Manage participant onboarding, orientation, engagement, and ongoing support.
Maintain program records, participant files, and operational documentation.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-potential entrepreneurs and venture founders.
Promote the program through community outreach, networking, partnerships, presentations, and targeted marketing efforts.
Manage application intake, screening, and participant selection processes.
Coordinate interviews and review processes in collaboration with Federation staff and the JVenture Task Force.
Support the development of a diverse and high-quality participant pipeline.
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective participants.
Recruit, engage, and steward mentors, subject matter experts, investors, and business leaders.
Coordinate mentor matching and support productive mentor-founder relationships.
Cultivate relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, community stakeholders, ecosystem partners, and service providers.
Strengthen partnerships with Florida Atlantic University and other entrepreneurship resources.
Identify opportunities to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem available to participants.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and peer learning among founders.
Coordinate workshops, speaker sessions, networking opportunities, site visits, and learning experiences.
Manage logistics for cohort activities, mentor engagements, and special events.
Coordinate participant pitch events, showcases, demo days, and public presentations.
Ensure a high-quality participant experience across all program activities.
Support the integration of Jewish values, ethics, leadership, and community-building throughout the participant experience.
Track and maintain program metrics, participant outcomes, and impact data.
Monitor key performance indicators related to participant engagement, venture growth, capital formation, and community impact.
Prepare reports and impact summaries for Federation leadership, funders, donors, and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate program records and documentation.
Utilize data and participant feedback to support continuous improvement and program refinement.
Develop and maintain relationships with program alumni.
Create opportunities for ongoing engagement, mentorship, networking, and collaboration among alumni.
Support the development of an alumni network that contributes to the long-term sustainability of JVenture.
Identify opportunities to strengthen participant retention, alumni engagement, and long-term community involvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of experience in entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, venture support, business development, innovation programs, accelerator or incubator management, economic development, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, programs, or entrepreneurial initiatives.
Strong relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with entrepreneurs, founders, mentors, investors, or startup communities preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to improve productivity, project management, communications, research, content development, business operations, or program delivery.
Strong understanding of emerging trends in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Excellent organizational, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Experience coordinating events, workshops, cohort-based learning experiences, or leadership development programs.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills.
Familiarity with the Palm Beach County business and entrepreneurial community preferred.
Knowledge of Jewish communal organizations, Jewish values, and the local Jewish community preferred.
Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership development, economic opportunity, and community building.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to expand into a full-time position as JVenture grows

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementProgram DevelopmentData AnalysisParticipant OnboardingRecruitment StrategiesImpact MeasurementMentor MatchingCommunity OutreachNetworkingEvent Logistics

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFacilitationStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving