Community Engagement Specialist (Contract)

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

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 Who You Are

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

Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible PTO, and Parental Leave as well as career development.

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