# Partnerships & Development Associate 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: Associate
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $65K to $80K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/engine/01f349eb-6039-497c-88ee-aadfe928db7b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-engine-partnerships-and-development-associate/

## About the role

Manage partner engagement and stewardship - Execute partner meetings, workshops, Ignition Pass programs, Innovation Days, founder programming, and philanthropic stewardship, including matching partners with relevant Engine companies, managing relationships with foundation, corporate, and individual funders, tracking grant requirements and reporting deadlines, and drafting funder updates, grant reports, and related stewardship materials. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical curiosity, business judgment, relationship-building skills, and strong execution
- 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in partnerships, business development, philanthropy, nonprofit development, program management, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree in a relevant technical or business field may substitute for up to two years of professional experience
- Strong interest in philanthropy, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, commercialization, corporate innovation, or the startup ecosystem
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and deliver against commitments and deadlines
- Ability to quickly understand complex scientific or technical concepts and communicate their commercial relevance to nontechnical audiences

Tags: Business Development

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