Program Lead

Founders, Inc. is a 40k+ sq ft invite-only founder campus at Fort Mason, San Francisco. We run year-round programs, sprints, guest passes, and events that bring thousands of builders through our doors. We invest in 50+ companies a year.

This is the first hire on our Ecosystem team. You'll run the day-to-day campus experience - welcoming new builders, keeping programs executing smoothly, and making sure even a random Tuesday feels alive. You'll work directly with me (Adrianna) on-site in SF.

What you're responsible for:

Run the weekly campus rhythm

• You'll own the weekly schedule and make sure it actually happens - kickoffs, midweek events, Friday Ship-Its. Keep the calendar accurate and visible. Send simple weekly comms so builders always know what's happening.

Make onboarding and drop-ins effortless

• Run tours and first-day onboarding. Be the main builder-facing point of contact on-site. Keep a strong resident core so the campus feels warm and alive every day.

Run program operations end-to-end

• When programs are live, you own the operational backbone: onboarding, weekly cadence, reminders, accountability loops, demo and festival week logistics, follow-up, feedback collection.

Bring in great speakers and mentors

• Decide who we should bring in and why. Handle scheduling and logistics. Prep speakers so sessions are actually useful. Track follow-ups.

Build and maintain systems so nothing falls through the cracks

• Write playbooks, checklists, and templates so execution is repeatable. Keep comms organized - get the right info to the right people at the right time. You should be comfortable with Slack, Notion, Airtable, and basic automations. Bonus if you're into low-code tools or AI agents - or just willing to learn.

What success looks like:

Our programs are good. We want them to be great. You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Founders always know what's happening, where to go, and who to talk to
• Our events calendar is something people actually plan their week around
• Programs are planned, logistics are locked in, and nothing gets dropped
• The campus feels full + alive - people are here because they want to be
• Someone new to SF drops their bags and comes straight to Fort Mason

You're a fit if...

• You're a warm host and very organized
• You're detail-oriented, obsessed with clarity and follow-through
• You can run point without needing constant direction
• You like being in the building with builders - this is not a remote role
• You're a strong written and verbal communicator
• You notice what's missing and fix it before anyone has to ask

Logistics

• On-site at Fort Mason, SF - 4+ days/week
• Starting 20–30 hrs/week, path to full-time for the right person
• Occasional evenings and some weekends required