What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist (Contract) position at Alumni Ventures?
About Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B in assets raised and investments in 1,300 companies. Our network of 850,000 members and 40 dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, and Manchester, NH, we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
About The Role
Alumni Ventures (AV) is launching a new field-based pilot role designed to amplify our presence at high-value conferences, trade shows, and industry events nationwide. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you’ll serve as AV’s boots-on-the-ground ambassador; energizing event attendees, articulating our value proposition, and converting real-time conversations into qualified investor leads.
This contractor role is ideal for an outgoing, confident, and highly persuasive communicator who thrives in live environments. You’ll spend approximately 2 days per week working events across the country, 1 day documenting insights and leads, and 2 days preparing for upcoming activations. During your first month, you’ll be based in AV’s Manchester, NH headquarters to learn our brand, product offerings, and engagement framework.
If you love meeting new people, enjoy high-energy environments, and want to represent a fast-paced venture firm in the field, this is a unique opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Please review our Privacy Policy.
Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B in assets raised and investments in 1,300 companies. Our network of 850,000 members and 40 dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, and Manchester, NH, we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
About The Role
Alumni Ventures (AV) is launching a new field-based pilot role designed to amplify our presence at high-value conferences, trade shows, and industry events nationwide. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you’ll serve as AV’s boots-on-the-ground ambassador; energizing event attendees, articulating our value proposition, and converting real-time conversations into qualified investor leads.
This contractor role is ideal for an outgoing, confident, and highly persuasive communicator who thrives in live environments. You’ll spend approximately 2 days per week working events across the country, 1 day documenting insights and leads, and 2 days preparing for upcoming activations. During your first month, you’ll be based in AV’s Manchester, NH headquarters to learn our brand, product offerings, and engagement framework.
If you love meeting new people, enjoy high-energy environments, and want to represent a fast-paced venture firm in the field, this is a unique opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Represent AV at 80–100 conferences, trade shows, and niche industry events annually
- Drive booth engagement using creative conversation openers and polished, confident pitches
- Educate prospective investors about the AV Syndicate and other investment pathways
- Guide qualified prospects through early-stage onboarding (QR sign-ups, NDA steps, accreditation requirements)
- Deliver detailed event recaps, including lead lists, qualitative learnings, and conversion metrics
- Prepare for each activation by refining pitches, coordinating assets, and handling booth logistics
- Maintain strong CRM hygiene and follow established lead capture protocols
- Partner closely with the VP of Events and Marketing to evolve and optimize our booth playbook
- 2–5 years of relevant experience (sales, field marketing, promotions, brand ambassadorship, or live engagement roles)
- Extroverted, approachable, and energized by meeting new people
- Skilled communicator with a professional presence and persuasive verbal delivery
- Highly organized, self-directed, and reliable, with strong follow-through
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and weekly travel
- Competent with basic tech tools (QR code flows, lead capture forms, CRM basics)
- Familiarity with venture capital, private markets, or financial services is a plus
All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Please review our Privacy Policy.