Program Manager

Position Summary

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County seeks a highly entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and results-oriented JVenture Program Manager to lead the implementation and growth of JVenture, Federation's entrepreneurship incubator designed to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and venture founders throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

JVenture seeks to empower entrepreneurs, strengthen economic opportunity, foster innovation, and deepen Jewish communal engagement through mentorship, education, strategic connections, and access to capital pathways. The Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, execution, and growth of the initiative, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while building strong relationships with mentors, community leaders, funders, investors, and strategic partners.

This individual will serve as the primary operational leader for the program and work closely with Federation staff, the JVenture Task Force, Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, mentors, donors, and participants to advance the program's mission and impact.

This position is initially structured as a part‑time independent contractor role with the opportunity to expand into a full‑time position as JVenture grows. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, highly organized, relationship-driven, and comfortable leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance program delivery, participant support, operational efficiency, and innovation within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Lead the day‑to‑day management and execution of the JVenture program.
• Coordinate all program activities, timelines, deliverables, and operational processes.
• Develop and manage annual program plans, project timelines, and implementation schedules.
• Ensure the successful execution of cohort‑based entrepreneurship programming.
• Coordinate program logistics, materials, participant communications, and event operations.
• Manage participant onboarding, orientation, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Maintain program records, participant files, and operational documentation.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high‑potential entrepreneurs and venture founders.
• Promote the program through community outreach, networking, partnerships, presentations, and targeted marketing efforts.
• Manage application intake, screening, and participant selection processes.
• Coordinate interviews and review processes in collaboration with Federation staff and the JVenture Task Force.
• Support the development of a diverse and high‑quality participant pipeline.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective participants.

• Recruit, engage, and steward mentors, subject matter experts, investors, and business leaders.
• Coordinate mentor matching and support productive mentor‑founder relationships.
• Cultivate relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, community stakeholders, ecosystem partners, and service providers.
• Strengthen partnerships with Florida Atlantic University and other entrepreneurship resources.
• Identify opportunities to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem available to participants.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and peer learning among founders.

• Coordinate workshops, speaker sessions, networking opportunities, site visits, and learning experiences.
• Manage logistics for cohort activities, mentor engagements, and special events.
• Coordinate participant pitch events, showcases, demo days, and public presentations.
• Ensure a high‑quality participant experience…