Entrepreneur Manager

Organization : CleanTech Alliance

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Job Title : Entrepreneur Manager

Classification : Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt

Reports To : VP of Economic Development

Location : Hybrid

• CleanTech Alliance is a flexible workplace. This role will have some on-location work required; the person in this role will also be able to do their work remotely. There will also be travel requirements across the states, primarily in the Northwest.

About The Organization

CleanTech Alliance represents over 1,100 member organizations spanning 17 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. Founded in 2007 by business and cleantech leaders, the Alliance facilitates the generation and growth of cleantech-focused companies and jobs, educational programs, research, products, and services. Alliance membership gives businesses the tools to grow their cleantech businesses. The Alliance offers a range of business services and benefits uniquely designed to help businesses gain visibility, access services at a lower cost, and benefit from public policy advocacy. The CleanTech Alliance is the sole provider of the unified voice of the cleantech business sector in public policy, news and events specifically designed to enhance business networks and to inform and educate its membership, policymakers, and citizens.

Position Summary

Are you interested in helping grow the largest cleantech trade association in the nation? The CleanTech Alliance has an outstanding opportunity for an Entrepreneur Manager who is excited to convene leaders from across clean technology industries to create impact in our communities, accelerate cleantech deployment, and help our state and region reach our climate goals. Through a wide range of educational, networking, and brand exposure opportunities, we facilitate valuable connections to advance the cleantech economy to ensure a greener future for us all. We are seeking a mission-driven individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. We welcome someone who exemplifies our core values of teamwork, excellence, and creativity. In return, we offer an interactive training environment and hands-on mentorship to empower staff to grow in their careers.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is excited for the opportunity to build new entrepreneur education programs funded by multiple federal grants to accelerate the clean technology sector. This role will aid the development of a new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) cluster membership portfolio, coordinate cluster member participation, prepare materials for engagement with new corporate sponsors, and communicate to internal and external parties the value of Alliance programs and services. This position reports to the Vice President (VP) of Economic Development at the CleanTech Alliance, an affiliate of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work collaboratively with others, has a proactive / problem solving mentality, and enjoys a dynamic work environment. Requiring acute attention to detail and professionalism, this position is responsible for working closely with Alliance staff to ensure alignment between the Alliance’s membership and its programs and services, as well as with the Alliance’s strategic plan. This position requires organizational and planning skills and the ability to speak to the Alliance’s value proposition both internally and externally. A successful candidate delivers excellent customer service, exhibits the highest degree of ethical conduct, and has a deep and nearly unquenchable passion for clean technology.

For this position, the candidate must be willing to travel within the Northwest.

Critical Job Functions

In this role, you will lead small business and entrepreneur education programs, networking events, cohort and committee leadership, and coordination with other programs across the Alliance. Duties include, but are not limited to :

Entrepreneur and Small business education programs - 35%

Cohort, Committee, and Workgroup leadership – for assigned project portfolio - 25%

Event and Project Planning – for assigned event portfolio - 20%

Leadership – 10%

Grant Management and Admin 10%

Skills And Qualifications

Employment Details

The CleanTech Alliance is affiliated with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; staff members of the CleanTech Alliance officially are employees of the Chamber and participate in Chamber benefit plans.

The Chamber is committed to internal and market equity. The full pay range for this position is from $72,262 to $81,293 annually. For new hires, the target pay range for this position is from $72,262 to $78,250 annually, based on job-related experience and skills.

The Chamber provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including but not restricted to :

We recognize the value of the Chamber and our affiliate organizations and programs reflecting the diversity of our community and are intentionally and actively seeking out applications from a variety of backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA community, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

The Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, and, if necessary, disciplined without regard to sex, race, religion, creed, caste, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political ideology or activity, disability, honorably-discharged veteran or military status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. In addition, the Chamber does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.

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Salary : $72,262 - $78,250