Corporate Innovation Coordinator

Job Description

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation for the planet, people, and prosperity. As the world's largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, Greentown catalyzes ecosystems to provide entrepreneurs mission-critical access to labs, equipment, customers, capital, talent, community, and resources for business and leadership growth. Greentown is home to more than 250 startups and has supported more than 675 since its founding in 2011; these startups, with a survival rate of 88 percent, have collectively created more than 16,600 jobs and raised more than $12.5B in funding. We are entering a new phase of growth-strengthening our platform, expanding globally, and building more structured, scalable ways to serve our two core customer bases: startups and corporate partners. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

Position Overview

Greentown Labs is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Coordinator in its Corporate Innovation group to support the operational excellence of our corporate partnership program. This is a high-visibility, detail-driven role that ensures our corporate partnerships run smoothly, our data is clean and actionable, and our partners consistently experience the professionalism, attention and value that define Greentown.

The Coordinator plays an essential behind-the-scenes role-keeping CRM data current, coordinating engagement logistics, preparing materials for partner touchpoints, and supporting reporting and documentation across the team. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior corporate leaders, climatetech startups, and the innovation ecosystem, and is an excellent entry point for a career in partnerships, corporate innovation, or climate.

What You'll Do

CRM & Portfolio Operations

• Maintain Salesforce hygiene: ensure all partner data, engagement records, and contact information are accurate and current
• Research and scout potential new corporate partners and support outreach preparation
• Track and report on engagement metrics across the corporate partner portfolio
• Prepare monthly partner activity reports and build data dashboards for team and leadership use
• Monitor renewal timelines and alert account managers to upcoming deadlines

Engagement Logistics

• Coordinate logistics for corporate office hours, pitch days, roundtables, and other partner and corporate innovation related events
• Prepare executive briefing materials and partner-facing agendas and deliverables
• Manage meeting scheduling across internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with Marketing and Events teams to ensure smooth event execution

Communications & Documentation

• Draft and send professional follow-up emails and partner communications on behalf of the team
• Prepare renewal materials, impact summaries, and presentation support documents
• Create post-engagement summary reports capturing outcomes, next steps, and key data
• Maintain organized documentation of engagement outcomes and partner interactions

Accelerator Support (As Needed)

• Provide operational support for Greentown's various startup accelerator programs as needed
• Assist with startup cohort communications, event coordination, and logistics during peak periods

Who You Are

You are a highly organized self-starter who proactively addresses issues and is constantly looking for ways to better support your team. You are a consistent and professional presence who takes pride in helping the organization, and the stakeholders it serves, succeed. You are:

• Exceptionally organized and detail-driven-nothing slips through the cracks on your watch
• A strong written and verbal communicator who can craft professional correspondence with clarity and warmth
• Process-oriented, obsessed with building systems and processes to stay ahead of deadlines and deliver on expectations
• Comfortable interacting with senior professionals and external partners
• Collaborative and proactive, anticipating needs before they arise
• Passionate about climate innovation and eager to learn how startup ecosystems, accelerators, incubators and corporate innovation work

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in operations, partnerships, program coordination, client services, or a related field
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• CRM: Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms preferred
• Data skills: Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills; experience building dashboards or tracking tools a plus
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: Familiarity with cleantech, climatetech, or startup ecosystems

What Success Looks Like

In your first 6-12 months, you will have:

• Achieved 100% Salesforce hygiene across the corporate portfolio
• Established a reliable cadence of engagement reports and monthly dashboards
• Built strong working relationships with partners, teammates, and cross-functional collaborators
• Supported at least one full renewal cycle with polished materials and timely follow-through
• Contributed to measurably smoother partner engagement logistics, supporting the execution of multiple high-profile partner events

General Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to enable candidates to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Communication: Regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone, and virtually/electronically
• Stationary Work: Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Mobility: Regularly moving around the office to interact with colleagues, access files, and attend meetings
• Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying up to 25 lbs.

Additional Considerations

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site events or conferences.
• Late Hours: Evening work will be necessary for some events.

Work Location and Schedule

Greentown staff generally operate on a hybrid schedule, with expectations to be on-site at Greentown Labs locations in Somerville, MA at least three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week. Some roles do not permit a hybrid or work-from-home schedule. Our standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m..

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Be a part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to making a positive impact on the world
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
• Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation at year-end; incentive compensation is tied to organizational performance and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Greentown Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, status as a veteran, genetic information, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Greentown Labs seeks to fully represent our community and constituencies-particularly low-income communities and communities of color-to amplify those voices and provide opportunities to participate in the direction and leadership of the organization. We actively encourage candidates from broad, diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Greentown Labs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

At-will Employment

This job description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Greentown Labs is at-will, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by the employee or the Company at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.