Director, Translation Programs – Capital Engagement

The Engine

. Serve as lead point of contact (“Navigator”) for multiple Cohort 2 NSF Engines, managing relationships through regular check-ins and facilitating connections .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing relationships within the startup ecosystem, particularly in venture capital and technology commercialization. Proficient in designing and delivering impactful programming and curriculum for diverse stakeholders, while leveraging a strong professional network to facilitate connections and drive engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Venture Capital ExperienceProgram Design and DeliveryInvestor Relationship ManagementExceptional Communication SkillsExperience with Tough Tech

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram ManagementKPI TrackingWorkshop FacilitationTechnology Commercialization

Soft Skills

OrganizedResults-OrientedEmpathetic AdvocateGood ListenerStrong Follow-Through

Tools & Technologies

AirtableHubSpotMondayCircleAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

NSF EnginesStartup EcosystemDeep ScienceCorporate InnovationInvestor Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead point of contact (“Navigator”) for multiple Cohort 2 NSF Engines, managing relationships through regular check-ins and facilitating connections
Identify each Engine’s priority needs and match them to TBP resources, advisors, and programming
Deploy and continuously update Navigator tools, playbooks, and cadence
Co-lead TBP translation programming, including curriculum development, customization, and delivery across 20 NSF Engines
Design and deliver curriculum helping NSF Engines and associated institutions move research into the market
Deliver webinars, roundtables, office hours, small-group problem-solving sessions, and in-region workshops
Create reusable content, templates, tools, and TBP resources with pillar partners and advisors
Coordinate programming calendars and formats and track participation, engagement, and feedback
Own TBP’s investment and capital work stream with The Engine’s team
Cultivate and manage Seed to Series B investor relationships across angels, institutional VCs, corporate venture, and accelerators/incubators
Connect NSF Engines’ investor networks with The Engine’s network
Collaborate with NSF and NSF Engines on a National Investing Event
Track and report KPIs for Engines, programming, and investor engagement
Contribute to milestone reports, NSF deliverables, presentations, and related materials
Maintain records in Airtable, HubSpot, Circle, and Monday
Participate in meetings with NSF leadership and provide progress and needs insights
Represent The Builder Platform at national events and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in venture capital, startup or startup ecosystem work, technology commercialization or tech transfer, or program design
Experience with Tough Tech, deep science, or university research is a significant advantage
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated, existing, and high-quality professional network among early-stage investors, corporate innovation leaders, and/or industry experts
Track record of being a trusted point of contact for external partners or clients, with strong follow-through
Experience designing and running programs, workshops, or curricula for researchers, founders, or ecosystem builders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge deep technical teams and business/financial stakeholders
Comfort working across Airtable, HubSpot, Monday, and Circle or similar platforms
Interest in using AI tools to improve team workflows
Organized, results-oriented, a good listener, and an empathetic advocate for researchers, founders, and ecosystems
Domestic travel availability of 25-30%, including some evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Domestic travel: 25-30%, including some evenings and weekends as needed