Silicon Valley Program Manager

ICA is seeking a Silicon Valley Program Manager to help ICA on its mission of closing the racial and gender wealth gaps by delivering dynamic and responsive programming to growth oriented small businesses in the Silicon Valley region. The Silicon Valley Program Manager will report to the Chief Program Officer.

This position is based in San Jose, and will work in a remote environment (i.e. no dedicated office space).

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ICA: NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL

People of color, especially women of color, start businesses at higher rates than white people — but are constrained by structural inequities and often overlooked by mainstream funders. Through our coaching, connections, and capital we partner with, mentor, and invest in underestimated Bay Area entrepreneurs to accelerate great businesses and build an economy that works for all.

This opportunity will put you front and center of our growing Silicon Valley based worked. You will have the opportunity to take our work to the next level in a deeply rewarding environment because:

• We partner intensely with our entrepreneurs over years and see the impact of our work daily when we buy their products, watch them create new jobs, and grow the local economy.
• We’re proving there is a better way to structure capital and support racial equity in small business through our unique venture capital/equity model of financing.
• We act like a fast-paced lean startup.

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THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer you will build and maintain a strong pipeline of companies to deploy $1M of investment dollars within the next 2 years, manage the day-to-day operations and on-the-ground small business support strategy.

Small Business Pipeline Development & Management

• Leads the outreach, engagement, and recruitment efforts to build and maintain a pipeline 50+ Silicon Valley based companies for ICA’s virtual programming, Silicon Valley based programming, and investment capital deployment.
• Create, implement, and track the results of a Silicon Valley outreach plan, increase the program visibility, and recruit 20 - 30 growth orientated diverse program participants for each Silicon Valley based offering.

Silicon Valley Strategic Program Management

• Establishes and maintains an ICA presence in the region, with a focus on San Jose
• Cultivates, manages, and maintains 5 - 10 strategic partner relationships to build pipeline, deliver value add programming, and maintain an understanding of the region’s needs
• Manages all Silicon Valley based program operations, entrepreneur education offerings, events, and workshops
• Manages $10,000 budget and provides recommendations for budget changes each calendar year to achieve Silicon Valley objectives and goals
• Works with ICA’s Network Resource Manager to build, maintain, and engage a Silicon Valley network of: 5 - 10 pro-bono advisors, 2 - 4 professional service providers, and 40+ Silicon Valley program alumni
• Supports with the management of key stakeholder relationships: capital providers, pro-bono advisors, professional service providers, consultants, strategic partners, and city officials
• Participates in establishing program goals and objectives

Small Business Program Management

• Leads the selection, vetting, and onboarding of small businesses for Silicon Valley focused programming.
• Works with ICA’s Network Resource Manager to manage resource requests of Silicon Valley programming companies
• Supports the strategy for growing and increasing all of ICAs entrepreneur services
• Supports in the vetting of Silicon Valley companies for potential investment, as applicable
• Works with Network Resource Manager to support alumni engagement of Silicon Valley programming participants

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WHO YOU ARE

• You are an effective communicator in English and Spanish.
• You have a deep understanding of the Silicon Valley region and the San Jose region.
• You are skilled in and enjoy the challenge of identifying, planning, designing, and delivering programs.
• You are a deep listener who prides themselves in understanding both what is said and unsaid.
• You love to ask questions and are naturally curious.
• You are empathetic and self-aware.
• You thrive in a learning environment and are excited about learning new things and challenging yourself.
• You enjoy meeting people and learning about them and their interests.
• You are interested in learning more about small business investments and delivering programs to small businesses.
• You have the ability to learn new processes and concepts and put them into action right away.
• You thrive in a culture that prioritizes diversity, and values honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

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WHAT YOU BRING

• 2 - 4 years of experience in an entrepreneurial business environment, working in or advising small businesses, at an investment fund, or for a small business accelerator.
• Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently.
• Proven track record in program design, development and/or delivery.
• Excellent facilitation skills across diverse audiences.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Energetic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards.
• Solutions oriented with demonstrated high performance and agility during rapidly changing priorities
• Excellent ability to manage IT systems, tracking and reporting, and Google Docs preferred.

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OUR OFFER AND COMMITMENT

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 dependent upon background and experience; plus an annual bonus depending on performance.

ICA’s full benefits package includes: 12 paid holidays per year; 3 weeks of annual paid vacation; 7 days of annual paid sick leave; employer-paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability benefits; 50% employer-paid dependent health, dental and vision; and 401(k) plan with matching; and mobile phone / Internet reimbursement.

ICA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other legally protected characteristics.

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HIRING PROCESS

People are key to our success, and we’d like to get to know you. Depending on your progress through our hiring process, you may go through the following steps: A round or two of panel interviews; review of work samples; completion of an exercise or case study; and reference-checking of previous supervisors and colleagues.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity sounds like it’s for you, please submit a brief statement of interest (no more than one paragraph) and resume at ica.fund/careers by March 25, 2022. If you are not sure if this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please email us.