What are the responsibilities and job description for the Awesome Teammate position at Awesome Inc?
Call for Passionate Innovators & Community Builders
Location: Lexington, Kentucky (on-site)
Who We Are
Awesome Inc exists to help people pursue their definition of awesome by growing the tech and startup ecosystem in Central Kentucky. We support entrepreneurs, innovators, learners, and builders through community events, education programs, custom software solutions, and a collaborative workspace. Our work spans:
Entrepreneurship support and accelerator programs
Technical training and coding education for all ages
Custom web/app development through our sister company, APAX Software
Coworking and creative space fostering community and collaboration
We’re always looking for passionate, curious, and driven people who thrive in environments that value creativity, teamwork, and impact.
Who Should Apply
Are you someone who:
Believes in community, creativity, and collaboration?
Wants to make a real impact on startup ecosystems?
Enjoys taking on new challenges, wearing multiple hats, and learning on the job?
Brings energy, initiative, and a problem-solving mindset?
If so, we want to hear from you.
Areas of Interest
We’re building a diverse, interdisciplinary team. Tell us where your talents lie:
1. Community & Events
Planning and executing events that bring people together
Building relationships with partners and entrepreneurs
Enhancing community engagement and experience
2. Software & Technical Development
Front-end or back-end development (web, mobile, tools)
Technical delivery and team support
Working on real-world coding projects with impact
3. Creative & Marketing
Content creation (writing, video, social media, design)
Storytelling to share our mission and spotlight community members
Digital strategy to help grow awareness
4. Operations & Strategy
Supporting internal operations that keep our work running smoothly
Project coordination across teams and programs
Helping develop systems and processes that scale
5. Education & Training
Teaching and mentoring learners of all ages
Designing curriculum and instructional materials
Supporting learners through hands-on experiences
Don’t worry if your skills don’t fit neatly into one category — we value versatile, growth-mindset contributors.
What You Bring
Tell us about your:
Skills, experience, and what energizes you
Why Awesome Inc resonates with you
Examples of work you’re proud of (projects, portfolio, ideas)
What you’re excited to learn or build next
We’re especially excited to hear from people who are:
Self-motivated and initiative-driven
Comfortable in dynamic, cross-functional environments
Eager to contribute to community impact
Quick learners and adaptable to evolving challenges
Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Work in a hub that connects entrepreneurs, makers, and innovators
Grow professionally through collaboration and real-world projects
Shape a role that maximizes your talents and aligns with our mission
Be part of a mission-driven culture fostering growth and impact
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 years of directly relevant experience
- Able to regularly work weekends/non-traditional hours from a variety of Central KY locations
COMPETENCIES:
- Passionate about sharing all that Kentucky has to offer
- Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations
- Able to build rapport with individuals from varying cultures, experiences, and backgrounds
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized with ability to multitask, collaborate, problem solve, and meet deadlines
- Service minded individual who projects a positive and professional attitude in all interactions
- Strong Google Docs game (Sheets, docs, slides, etc)
- Comfortable with social media marketing and proficient with software such as Zoom, Slack, etc.
- Strong networker who is comfortable advocating
Benefits