# Director, Translation Programs & Capital Engagement at The Engine

- Company: The Engine
- What the company does: We invest in Tough Tech founders.
- Company website: https://engineventures.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $150K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/engine/5ff3a984-11a1-47c7-b215-821f8f57f038?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-engine-director-translation-programs-and-capital-engagement/

## About the role

We are seeking a relationship-driven “Navigator” who also builds programs and capital connections for NSF Engines. Based at The Engine, this role serves as Navigator for multiple Cohort 2 NSF Engines, co-leads TBP's translation programming with responsibility for curriculum development/customization and delivery, and builds the NSF Engines Network of Networks for investment and capital. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor's degree required. An MBA, a Master's or PhD in a technical/STEM field is a plus
- Investor Network: A demonstrated, existing, and high-quality professional network among early-stage investors, corporate innovation leaders, and/or industry experts
- Relationship Management: A track record of being a trusted point of contact for external partners or clients, with strong follow-through
- Program Design: Experience designing and running programs, workshops, or curricula for researchers, founders, or ecosystem builders
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge the language gap between deep technical teams and business/financial stakeholders
- Systems Fluency: Comfort working across tools like Airtable, HubSpot, Monday, and Circle (or similar platforms), with interest in using AI tools to improve team workflows

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Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-engine-director-translation-programs-and-capital-engagement/