Programming Manager - We Build

Build in Tulsa Background

The mission of Build in Tulsa is to close the wealth gap in America by catalyzing multi‑generational wealth within overlooked communities through tech and entrepreneurship. Build in Tulsa is dedicated to providing underestimated entrepreneurs with the human, social, and financial capital needed for success in commercializing new products and services in the marketplace.

Build in Tulsa offers a suite of services, including training and workshops to prepare founders for accelerators, mentoring and networking events to foster connections with peers and strategic partners, and access to potential sources of capital. The organization also provides free coworking space, cost‑of‑living assistance, and funding for technology and other business‑related awards.

• Innovation:
  Taking a forward‑thinking approach to how Build in Tulsa operates to uniquely support our community.
• Resilience:
  Adapting quickly and evolving continuously to ensure that Build in Tulsa will endure and thrive beyond whatever we may encounter.
• Collaboration:
  
  Being a partner to our diverse entrepreneur and business community, whether that means mentor, supporter, side‑by‑side problem solver, idea bouncer, or connection maker.
• Respect:
  Honoring the history that Build in Tulsa is rooted in and the intelligence, hard work, and dedication of each community member.

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward‑thinking Program Manager to lead the design, facilitation, and management of Build In Tulsa’s pre‑accelerator programs. This individual will craft a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum with clear learning outcomes and practical toolkits that equip founders with essential skills in business model development, customer validation, go‑to‑market strategy, product road‑mapping, fundraising, and intellectual property. Leveraging startup methodology, lean principles, and proven best practices in founder education, the Program Manager will keep all content relevant and impactful.

As the lead facilitator and coach, the Program Manager will deliver an engaging, results‑driven experience that fosters collaboration, connects participants to valuable networks, and drives measurable growth. Through strategic oversight, relationship‑building, and impactful programming, this role will position Build In Tulsa’s entrepreneurs for long‑term success.

This is a full‑time, salaried role that requires full‑time in‑person attendance. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM CT, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

• Partner with the Director of Programming to design, deliver, and implement a well‑structured and high‑impact accelerator program for women.
• Execute clear, constant, and rapid rapport with the programming director and staff to deliver a quality program for founders.
• Manage the program administration, operations, recruitment, selection, onboarding, cohort management, offboarding, and impact reporting for each cohort.
• Act as first responder for the W.E. Build cohort needs, coaching, counseling, and adapting to ensure cohort members can make the most of the accelerator programming.
• Follow a detailed and streamlined process to ensure effective program delivery and customer service.
• Manage curriculum focused on business development for tech and CPG companies, SOP development, leadership development, financial literacy, marketing, accounting, and legal services.
• Recruit, interview, and select facilitators, mentors, and vendors for the W.E. Build program.
• Manage and supervise the W.E. Build EIR, keeping the Director of Programming informed of EIR performance.
• Liaise with operations on processing founder and vendor payments.
• Manage the W.E. Build Founder Retreat and/or Conference.
• Recruit and schedule potential speakers and workshop leaders.
• Manage Founder Wellness days and mental health support booking services.
• Coordinate program materials, including drafting briefs, recap reports, quarterly founder reports, handbooks, worksheets, and other collateral materials for Build in Tulsa programs.
• Manage and track expenses for…