Position Title: Director of Venture Community
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Remote work but seeking candidate in Bay Area for local relationship building. Occasional travel for events
Supervisor: Chairman and Co-founder, Brock Mansfield
Salary: $95-110k
Benefits: Flexible PTO plus $500/month stipend for technology and health

About EnVest: EnVest is a curated, collaborative community of leading early stage innovation investors, dedicated to reimagining an economy where nature and humanity thrive.  United by a “by investors, for investors” ethos, we work together to develop sector-specific strategies, resources, and syndicates. Our mission is to accelerate capital into the innovations and organizations that have the potential to deliver “What’s Needed Next” to mitigate, transition or replace existing solutions.

Position Overview: The Director of Venture Community will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding our community of venture capitalists, family offices, venture philanthropists and individual investors.  This role requires a passion for the sustainable innovation ecosystem, a deep understanding of venture capital, and exceptional relationship management skills.

Community Growth & Retention:

• Drive community growth through recruitment and referrals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with existing members, understanding their investment preferences and commitments.
• Execute the annual membership renewal process and communications.

Program & Event Management:

• Act as the program administrator for sector cohort groups, managing communications, attendance, and engagement.
• Organize and host monthly rapid deal syndication events 
• Plan and execute the annual ‘EnVision’ event in San Francisco.
• Maintain CRM database, tracking investment priorities, portfolio companies, and engagement levels.

Brand Management & Industry Engagement:

• Develop and implement communication strategies promoting EnVest’s mission, events, and initiatives.
• Ensure all communications remain consistent with EnVest’s branding guidelines.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and provide community members with the latest market insights and investment opportunities.
• Represent EnVest at industry events, conferences, and meetings, showcasing the organization’s commitment to environmental innovations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in building a strong, vibrant community
• 5-7 years in fostering engagement and building collaborative relationships, particularly within the investment community
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of start-up’s, particularly within the environmental space
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and facilitate events, both virtual and in-person

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to work effectively at both high-level strategic planning and detailed execution
• Strong aptitude for creating and implementing efficient systems
• Exceptional networking skills for building and maintaining professional relationships
• Passion for innovation and working with the startup ecosystem

Reporting Structure: The Director of Venture Community will report directly to the Chairman and Co-founder.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are the best fit for this role. Please send your application to carrie@envest.earth.