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Program Manager - CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Are you passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact? CO.LAB is seeking a Program Manager to support our Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor.
Who We Are
The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to accelerating startups in the greater Chattanooga region. We support companies from launch to scale. We envision an innovative, inclusive and thriving Chattanooga. We believe that entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in this vision, and it is our job to empower this daily.
The Role
As Program Manager, you will support two 12-week accelerator cohorts annually, operated in partnership with CO.LAB and gener8tor, to help startups grow and scale. You’ll handle logistics, recruit participants, plan events, and build connections with mentors, investors, and corporate partners. This role is about making startups successful and putting Chattanooga on the map as a leader in sustainable mobility.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all operations and logistics for accelerator programming.
- Recruit startups and support the selection process.
- Organize events, including mentorship meetings and a showcase.
- Build and maintain relationships with key ecosystem partners.
- Track program metrics and collaborate on strategy improvements.
- Represent CO.LAB and gener8tor in the Chattanooga startup community.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with operations, logistics, program/project management, and/or documentation is preferred. Past experience in supporting an accelerator, incubator or venture fund is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Passion for supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work some evenings or weekends.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to drive innovation in a fast-growing sector while shaping Chattanooga’s entrepreneurial landscape. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, helping shape the future of sustainable mobility.
At CO.LAB, we believe…
- Entrepreneurship can be transformational for individuals and community members.
- Collaboration creates a synergy that benefits everyone (i.e. a rising tide lifts all boats).
- Diversity and inclusion are key to success.
- Chattanooga’s technological infrastructure is primed for ongoing innovation and business advancement and can be leveraged for entrepreneurial success.
- The city’s key strengths, including industry and those found naturally, can be promoted and protected to support CO.LAB goals
At gener8tor we believe…
- That there is a genius in every community. Across race, place and gender, we believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
- In a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
- In working hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
- That no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get it done!
- In a shared commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships.
