What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilots Innovation Coordinator (Cleantech Incubator, Non-profit) position at Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator?
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Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by unlocking innovation by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies, transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in transportation, energy, and sustainable cities, and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs. Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world by UBI Global. In the past ten years, LACI has helped 340 portfolio companies raise $697 million in funding, generated $323 million in revenue, and created 2,565 jobs throughout the Los Angeles region, with a projected 5-year economic impact of more than $573 million. Learn more at laci.org.
Position Summary :
The Innovation Pilots Coordinator sits on LACI’s Market Transformation Team. The role is responsible for supporting LACI’s work to develop and execute catalytic pilots in communities with startups and partner organizations. This role will support the Innovation Pilots Team (currently 1 VP and 2 Managers) with pilot preparation, implementation, operations and refinement; as well as tracking key performance indicators that showcase the success or needed improvements of this important work to LACI staff, the communities in which we work, and our funding partners. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Innovation Pilots.
What You’ll Do :
- Pilot Concept Development : Support the cross-team development of innovative pilot concepts including, but not limited to, the development of pilot strategy; the sourcing and assessment of technology options; the selection of pilot partners; etc. Collaborate with Senior Manager of Innovation Pilot, VP of Innovation Pilots and the cross-departmental Pilots Coordinating Team to establish pilot impact goals and success metrics.
- Pre-Pilot Preparation : Schedule internal LACI pilot kick-off meetings and assist in facilitation. Assist with recruitment and selection of technology providers and community partners, including uploading Requests for Information (RFIs) into LACI’s application platform and reviewing responses. Schedule and attend preparation meetings with selected technology providers, community partners, and external stakeholders. Take notes and send recaps with actionable items and next steps with clearly assigned leads to meeting participants.
- Collaborate with other departments within LACI : Support the Innovation Pilots team, Marketing and Communications, Government Affairs team to organize pilot launches and other outreach events. Work with the Pilots and LACI’s legal and compliance team to establish a data reporting plan. Support technology procurement efforts including submitting purchase orders and facilitating delivery.
- Pilot Implementation : Organize regular meetings with technology and community partners to track pilot implementation progress including supporting agenda drafting and meeting material creation as assigned. Support targeted marketing and outreach efforts and coordinate LACI-led community events and workshops to drive customer adoption and pilot utilization. Ensure pilot partner invoices are submitted in a timely manner, and assist with tracking pilot budget spend as needed. Support designated managers with partner follow ups and coordinate with managers on a day to day basis to ensure project needs are being met.
- Post Pilot Wrap-Up : Support Marketing and Communications team with data to organize final press events / materials, as needed. Support documenting key learnings as it relates to outreach, customer acquisition, and utilization to inform best practices for similar innovation pilots in the future. Provide final data and work with Innovation Pilots Team on final reporting.
Why You’re Right for the Job :
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Position Details :
This is a full-time position, starting immediately. LACI operates out of the La Kretz Innovation Campus, in the bustling Downtown LA Arts District. Since we are rapidly growing, you will be getting in on the ground floor at LACI, with the opportunity to evolve with us and shape your future here. Some travel may be required.
Salary Range : Coordinator Range $49-57k commensurate with experience, education, skills, etc and total compensation package including health benefits, 401k match, professional development, commuter benefits and more.
In addition to working on a campus with other innovators, we offer industry competitive benefits including : paid holidays, vacation / sick time, health benefits, 401(k) plan with match, and paid parking (with EV charge stations). We also support alternative transportation with a metro pass and bikeshare for every employee.
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Salary : $49,000 - $57,000