Korea Program Coordinator

Job Scope

The position is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Who you are:

You do need to be organized, but beyond that, you want to and like leading and driving initiatives, and you can think strategically! You want to learn from the cumulative experiences of other Programs team members, but would be up for the challenge of adaptation and localization. You understand how to navigate needs between multiple stakeholders, and would be humble in doing so. Most importantly, you are excited at the prospect of supporting founders and elevating the tech community in Seoul, South Korea.

Essential Functions

• Proactively serve as the first level of support for program applicant questions and inquiries that require local knowledge.
  

• Coordinate and manage Office Hours between the mentors and the founders/startups.
  

• Source and coordinate local industry speakers and investors to guest speak virtually for the program, per request.
  

• Lead the logistics and operational preparations for Demo Days, working with various stakeholders as needed (startups, partners and vendors, etc).
  

• Ensure the successful execution of Demo Days.
  

• Send regular communications to participating startups, including program updates and operational announcements.
  

• Update internal documents and tools for regular reporting and visibility.
  

• Provide support to the Program Manager in all aspects of the program, participating in weekly syncs with the programs team.
  

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Be one of the most organized people you know
  

• Exceptional attention to details
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsin Korean and English
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Hangul Word Processor (HWP)
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure
  

• Global & cultural awareness, and excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world speaking different languages
  

• Self-starter & prioritize to get tasks done efficiently
  

• Passionate about startups
  

• Work authorization in South Korea
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on, with, or for startups
  

• Experience with budgeting and reporting
  

• Familiarity with cross-cultural business
  

• Knowledge of the startup ecosystem in South Korea.