Venture Lane

About Venture Lane: Venture Lane is Boston’s premier B2B startup hub, offering a sales-focused accelerator program, an investment arm, and a vibrant co-working space for 55+ resident startups. With a community of over 2,200 founders, investors, and mentors, Venture Lane is dedicated to supporting early-stage B2B tech startups. The community provides a dynamic environment with cutting-edge space, connections to the Boston startup ecosystem, and carefully crafted educational and social programs.

Role Overview: As the Marketing & Communications Manager at Venture Lane, your mission is to strategically strengthen connections within the Venture Lane community and enhance the connection to the broader startup ecosystem through effective marketing strategies. This role involves managing digital marketing and communications, organizing in-person events, and facilitating one-to-one conversations and matchmaking. The position offers an opportunity to develop skills in digital marketing, community building, event management, customer success, and facilities management.

Responsibilities:

• Own marketing and communications for the accelerator and broader Venture Lane community, including newsletters, slack, social media, and email campaigns.
• Manage social networking events, including monthly founder get-togethers and bi-annual sit-down dinners with founders and investors.
• Ensure strategic partners are actively engaged with the community.
• Provide excellent customer service and member management for the Venture Lane community, contributing to overall community vibrancy.
• Oversee space operations, including access badge permissioning, mail and package room organization, and kitchen lounge stocking.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to recruit and manage interns.

Requirements:

• Ability to write clear and compelling marketing communications across various channels (social media, slack, newsletters, email campaigns).
• Customer success and support experience for coworking members, portfolio founders, and strategic partners.
• Event management skills, including pre-event promotion, planning, and day-of logistics.
• People management, working alongside the General Manager to recruit and manage interns.
• Proficiency with common software applications like Google Drive, HubSpot, Canva, Slack, etc.
• Knowledge of tech startups and venture capital is a plus but not required.

Additional Information: Apart from the opportunity to supercharge your professional network in Boston’s tech and venture community, Venture Lane offers:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Generous vacation time and flexibility.
• 401K retirement options.
• Public transportation and commuter benefits plan.
• Unlimited coffee, tea, and espresso.