Your mission

You are curious about startups and enjoy taking responsibility instead of just following a checklist? As a Startup Program Associate (m/f/d), you help design and improve how our startup programs run: you organise formats, keep an eye on details, and actively look for ways to make things work better for founders and partners. In this role, you learn directly from an experienced team and grow into the startup ecosystem step by step. Join our team and gain first-hand experience in the startup ecosystem and build a strong network across founders, corporates, and investors.
 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Startup Program Managers to plan, prepare and deliver startup programs (e.g. bootcamps, accelerator, challenges) and continuously improve processes.
• Coordinate appointments, workshops, coaching sessions and events – online and on‑site in Essen.
• Be the first point of contact for participating startups for organisational questions and make sure they know what happens next.
• Prepare and update presentations, reports and information materials for different stakeholders.
• Keep overviews of mentors, investors, startups and partners up to date and suggest improvements where needed.
• Contribute to scouting and outreach activities for startups interested in our programs.

Your profile

WHAT YOU OFFER

• You like to take initiative, think critically, work independently and bring your own ideas to the table.
• You are open to feedback, reflect on your work and see learning as part of the job.
• You are comfortable communicating with different stakeholders (e.g. founders, mentors, partners) and can adapt your style to the situation.
• You prefer to improve and structure things rather than just “keep them running”.
• Structured and reliable way of working, even when several topics run in parallel.
• Very good German skills and good English skills, spoken and written.

NICE TO HAVE 

• Initial experience in project work, event organization, or the startup/innovation scene is a plus
• First Experience in running events, programs, or community formats
• Experience with tools such as PowerPoint/Keynote, Excel/Sheets, CRM or community tools

Even if you do not meet all criteria, your application is welcome. What matters most is your motivation to work with startups and to take ownership in our programs.Why us?

WHY BRYCK STARTUP ALLIANCE?
Alongside sparkling, hot and tap water, soft drinks and coffee (including regular barista coffee hours), a work environment with several benefits is waiting for you:

• Hybrid office model, min. 3 days a week in the office in the Colosseum at Limbecker Platz – central location, easy to reach and plenty of space to connect
• Flexible working hours within the scope of the role
• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional days off on 24 and 31 December
• Short decision paths and direct access to colleagues and leadership
• Annual learning & development budget of EUR 2,000 for your professional and personal growth
• Yearly workation, often combined with the end‑of‑year celebration
• Summer party with the whole team
• Ergonomic setup with height‑adjustable desks
• Dog‑friendly office with two office dogs
• Employer funded company pension scheme

About us

The BRYCK Startup Alliance is a joint venture of leading universities, corporates, and investors in the Ruhr region, designed to become a European deep-tech hotspot. With strong academic roots, significant investment power, and a unique ecosystem, the alliance drives innovation, builds scalable ventures, and creates international impact from its home at the Colosseum in Essen.
Recognized as one of Germany’s official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.
Be part of shaping the future of innovation and startups — we look forward to receiving your application.