Accelerator Senior Associate

Accelerator Senior Associate

The Company

Founded in 1930 in Indianapolis, IN, The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of more than 30 companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and a client network that spans the globe, THG's focus is on innovation, quality, and service. In 2017 THG opened the Center, a state-of-the-art facility located in Indianapolis that serves as the company's hub for collaboration and innovation. Housed at the Center is the Heritage Research Group, an in-house R&D laboratory which provides innovative products, processes, and training to improve the way THG serves its customers and partners. The Center is also home to the HG Ventures and the strategy and M&A groups.

The Heritage Group Accelerator is a 13-week program that begins in the fall with a cohort of about 6-8 startups and ends with what we call Demo Day. Demo Day is where the founders each get to pitch their companies to a diverse audience for about 4 minutes, with an opportunity to further interact during the social hour afterwards. These startups are generally early stage and operate in the hardtech, sustainability, and closely adjacent spaces. It is imperative that we market the accelerator in the right places, in order to get the best companies into the sourcing funnel. This is a full-time position.

The Candidate

The Accelerator is looking to add a Senior Associate to the team who will be working with startups and founders during the program, along with developing great working relationships with other stakeholders. This is a contract position starting in July, and runs about 6 months.

This person will help with setting up and managing pilots with the founders, as well as helping with the event planning and logistics of the Program itself. They seek an individual who has a strong interest in working with startups, has an entrepreneurial/creative mindset, and enjoys no two days being the same. This person will work hand in hand with the Managing Director and will be mentored by them to help the cohort truly get the best possible experience during the program.

This position is based in Indianapolis, IN. Qualified candidates must currently reside in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with the Accelerator team to support the program and facilitate wherever needed
• Manage expectations of Stakeholders and provide the best possible experience for founders
• During Program: This is a large part of the experience for the founders, and the value is in what they learn and the network they build.
  • Support relationship management with Program Director, mentors and founders. This includes facilitating introductions and networking opportunities for the founders.
  • Support Program Manager wherever needed
  • Participate in the pilot committee, manage progress of the startups, and help communicate with participating THG Companies
• Demo Day: The whole program leads up to this. It is important that Demo Day meets and beats founder and THG expectations.

• • Help manage and encourage attendance
  • Manage set up and logistics of demo day, including rehearsals
  • Work with AV/IT team to ensure smooth execution on demo day

What you bring to the role:

• 3+ years of experience in fast-paced environments with a focus on project management, relationship management and logistics/operations
• Experience working with technical resources would be preferred
• Effective communicator and ability collaborate across stakeholders and audiences
• Can plan and prioritize to meet program and organizational goals
• Must be able to take the lead, work autonomously and be okay with some ambiguity
• Can do creative problem solving for continuous process improvement
• Can anticipate the needs and requests of multiple stakeholders

About The Heritage Group

Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction + Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims to build a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals

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