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Managing Director – BEAM Circular Accelerator

Salary: $105,000 – $120,000

Location: Modesto, CA

gener8tor, a nationally recognized startup accelerator, is seeking a Managing Director to lead our BEAM Circular Accelerator in North San Joaquin Valley, CA. The BEAM Circular Accelerator supports visionary founders pioneering the future of circular bioeconomy and regenerative agricultural solutions. We support innovative entrepreneurs with groundbreaking technologies to accelerate their path to scale-up in California’s Central Valley, a region at the heart of American agriculture and emerging bioeconomy innovation. This role will be responsible for supporting up to two accelerator programs annually in the North San Joaquin Valley, where abundant agricultural resources meet cutting‑edge biotechnology and circular economy development. This role will also support BEAM Circular’s efforts to secure funding for these programs.

As a member of the gener8tor team, you’ll be an essential part of our international platform, connecting startup founders, investors, universities, and corporations. Your work will directly impact startups developing circular bioeconomy systems, and regenerative solutions, with particular emphasis on agricultural waste valorization, sustainable food systems, biomanufacturing, and agricultural supply chain innovations.

Success for an MD looks like building a strong portfolio of innovative bioeconomy startups, driving impact in circular economy technology, investing in diverse founders, and supporting the North San Joaquin Valley’s growth as a leading hub for circular bioeconomy solutions. You will develop relationships with mentors, investors, entrepreneurs and community partners while ensuring startups are set up for success. You will have ownership over the program and will report to the Senior Managing Director of Sustainability while collaborating across the organization with gener8tor’s centralized support teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the BEAM Circular Accelerator.
• Assist in recruiting startup applicants and support the due diligence and selection process for the BEAM Circular cohort.
• Track metrics and prepare reports for gener8tor and external program partners.
• Actively participate in all aspects of the accelerator program including recruitment, team meetings, mentor swarms, investor swarms, lunch & learns, and Central Valley ecosystem networking events.
• Collaborate with the broader sustainability team to develop new strategies, assess program strengths, improve processes, and ensure best practices are followed while supporting our other sustainability programs.
• Support BEAM Circular alumni and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Represent gener8tor in the North San Joaquin Valley community and broader Central Valley region, actively participating in the startup ecosystem.
• Collaborate with other members of the gener8tor team to support national programs.
• Be the #1 cheerleader for the Central Valley startup ecosystems.
• Manage grant requirements, including budget tracking, performance reporting, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Build relationships with California’s agricultural and bioeconomy industry leaders including major agricultural producers, food processing companies, biotechnology firms, and other key players in the Central Valley ecosystem.

Requirements

• Experience with operations, logistics, program/project management, and grant management is required. Experience supporting an accelerator, incubator, or venture fund is recommended.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self‑starter. Experience in program/project management, venture capital, or bioeconomy/agtech organizations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in circular bioeconomy systems, agricultural biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, food systems innovation, and regenerative solutions.
• Understanding of California’s agricultural landscape and bioeconomy supply chains is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25%, work some nights and weekends.
• Collaborative, team‑based mindset. You will work closely with other Managing Directors, Program Managers, founders, external partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly independent environment and juggle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling grant reports and presentations.
• Willingness to dive deeper into the advanced energy, cleantech, and startup communities.
• Commitment to equity across race, place, and gender, with the ability to see genius in every community.

gener8tor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other protected characteristic.