Portfolio Support Associate

Reports To
:
Director of Portfolio & Programs

Travel
:
Up to 10% of time

Status
:
Full-time, exempt employee;
In-Person

As a Portfolio Support Associate at Arch Grants, you’ll play a key role in connecting our portfolio companies with meaningful opportunities, industry partners, and capital resources. You will support the execution of strategic programs and events — including the Innovation Summit — while cultivating corporate, investor, and industry relationships that strengthen the Arch Grants network. This role blends research, prospecting, and relationship-building to ensure founders are well-supported and Arch Grants continues to serve as a connector across Missouri’s innovation ecosystem.

• Prospect, identify, and qualify corporate, investor, and industry relationships to support Arch Grants portfolio companies, with a focus on high-growth sectors such as Geospatial, AgTech, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Research and develop new industry and vertical partnerships that connect founders with relevant partners, customers, and experts.
• Conduct market and partner research to identify potential collaborators, sponsors, and investors aligned with Arch Grants’ mission.
• Maintain strong awareness of founder needs and industry trends to anticipate opportunities for engagement or partnership.

• Support the Leadership Team in managing and expanding the Corporate Advisory Council, including scheduling, communications, and engagement follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and industry organizations.
• Manage and maintain the Connection Portal, ensuring founder requests, introductions, and partnership activities are accurately tracked and followed through.
• Coordinate with corporate sponsors and partners to drive participation in key Arch Grants events and initiatives.
• Serve as lead coordinator for the Innovation Summit, managing founder deliverables and presentation materials, and securing corporate sponsors and attendees.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure a cohesive and successful event experience.
• Support event management for investor education programs, founder-facing events, and partnership activities, including logistics, communication, and post-event follow-up.
• Partner with founders to ensure professional, client‑ready presentation materials and alignment with event expectations.
• Collaborate with Portfolio support team to ensure alignment between founder support and partner engagement efforts.
• Support internal coordination with founders, helping manage deliverables, communications, and introductions to industry partners.
• Ensure data collection and tracking across partnership and founder interactions are organized, complete, and report‑ready.
• Help maintain strong collaboration between Arch Grants staff and external partners to maximize value for portfolio companies.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, event coordination, or program support.
• Demonstrated interest in startups, high-growth companies, and investing.
• Strong research, organization, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Comfortable networking, building relationships, and representing Arch Grants in professional settings.
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with a genuine curiosity about innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Full-time, in‑person role at Arch Grants headquarters (St. Louis, MO)
• Occasional evening/weekend availability for events
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs (e.g., room setup, event supplies)

Arch Grants is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, competence, and organizational needs, and do not discriminate on any status protected by law.

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