Head of Relationship Management

As the Head of Relationship Management & Ecosystem Engagement you will:

• Develop and oversee strategy and activities to cultivate strong relationships and networks among Fellows within the Core Fellowship and with external stakeholders in the tech industry.
• Lead the strategic approach to ecosystem engagement, identifying key leaders in the tech sector for involvement and optimizing opportunities for engagement with our Fellowship.
• Ensure meaningful and impactful experiences for industry leaders through tailored volunteer opportunities such as Fireside Chats, Mentorships, and Demo Day Panels.
• Manage implementation of Pursuit’s industry integrated programming and milestone events, including Demo Days, Hackathons, Fireside chats).
• Develop and manage strategy to re-engage alumni
• Oversee all marketing, communications, and network engagement activities related to managing Pursuit’s broader tech network.
• Ensure Fellows have strong relationships within Pursuit and across the tech industry
• Manage a team of community and alumni managers, providing guidance and support to drive successful relationship management initiatives.
  

What you need to be considered for the Head of Relationship Management & Ecosystem Engagement role:

• 12+ years of professional experience at the strategic and operational level with demonstrated increase in responsibilities, including 3+ years of team management experience.
• Strong background in the tech industry, with an understanding of tech culture, networks, and key players (preferably within NYC ecosystem).
• High EQ, and an understanding of how to navigate networks and relationships
• Strong project management experience, with demonstrated experience building strategy and getting hands-on with the details.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience producing high quality and impactful events for small groups of senior leaders (e.g. panels, roundtables)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to craft efficient and compelling communications for internal and external audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to successful completion.
• Excitement for Pursuit’s mission and business model, and a belief in the potential of anyone to learn to code and become leaders in tech.
  

Where You’ll Work

• On site in our Long Island City Office 4-5 days/week
  

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $180k-$225k base + incentive compensation.

The compensation range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate.

Pursuit Offers

• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued
• Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus and a full benefits package
• 401k Match
• Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit summer break the last week of August and a week-long holiday the last week of December
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with catered lunches once a week and delicious snacks
• An opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and social impact, and make a direct impact on the communities of those we serve.