Jobs

Join a team of dynamic, bright, fun, and motivated individuals at Larta Institute. We are currently seeking to fill two staff and two junior staff positions. We are looking for individuals that want to be a part of the organization's growth and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hardworking, energetic environment.

Please email resume and Cover Letter to jobs@larta.org.

Staff:
No positions available.

Junior staff:
2 position available

Interships:
2 positions available

Programs Associate

Job Description

Programs Associates assist the organization in all aspects of program planning, development and delivery. Day to day activities include, program's timelines preparation and tracking, database management, visual aid materials design and preparation, event management, logistics and communications with domestic and international clients, advisors and sponsors.

Programs associates will be working closely on the delivery the company's' programs; including:

1. Larta's Commercialization Assistance Programs. Larta runs assistance programs for US Federal Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Science Foundation, and the Department of Commerce. These programs are designed to help innovative entrepreneurs and university researches with the launch of their technologies to market; they involve one-on-one business consulting, IP assessment, training workshops, development of relationships with industry and investment representatives, and showcase events. Programs associates primarily assist with planning and executing the events related to the programs, fulfill all logistical requirements of the programs, and communicate with the entrepreneur/researchers, advisors and other people involved in each program.

2. Larta's signature event, The Venture Forum ( http://www.theventureforum.com). Now 15 years strong, the Venture Forum is the globe's largest - and longest running - showcase of seed and early stage innovation and entrepreneurship.

Throughout the year preceding The Forum, Larta Institute runs programs to assist companies funded by U.S. federal and regional agencies in commercializing their innovations. Larta's work also extends to innovators and university researchers from countries around the world, through our Global Bridge initiative and our technology transfer consortium, Network T2. Venture Forum presenting companies are prepared by Larta's world-class mentors to deliver presentations focused on excellent science and strong growth potential for an audience of investors, partners and customers.

3. Larta's Global Bridge Program: a fully customized and comprehensive training and networking creation program that fosters scientific, technological, and economic cooperation between the U.S. and foreign countries. Designed to assist innovative regions to compete and extend their relevance, both, globally and in their regional markets, the program includes high-quality executive management training and connects companies to industry and investment professionals to cultivate valuable partnerships. Larta has developed Global Bridge programs fro the governments of Canada, Brazil, Korea, Hong-Kong, Taiwan, Israel, Russia and more.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirement: Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, communications, marketing, or event planning.

The Programs Associate must have the following skills:

• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Interest in marketing and event planning.
  
• Ability to communicate and articulate well with executives inside and outside the organization.
  
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and powerpoint.
  
• Database management with Excel. Knowledge of Access is highly desirable.
  
• Experience working with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator highly desirable.
  
• Event management experience-planning and logistics highly desirable.
  
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
  
• Flexibility with respect to work hours.
  
• Motivated, dedicated and a team player.
  

Programs and Marketing Interns

PROGRAMS INTERN
Programs Interns provide assistance to Larta's Programs Department. Interns assist in all aspects of program planning, development and delivery. Day to day activities include, timeline preparation, visual aid materials design and preparation, database management, event management and communications with vendors, sponsors and clients. Interns will also collaborate in developing and marketing the organization's signature event, The Venture Forum (www.theventureforum.com), and the organization's program for the National Institutes of Health (http://nihcap.larta.org). To learn more about Larta please visit www.larta.org

Undergraduate students, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good knowledge of Microsoft applications are encouraged to apply. Experience working with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator a plus. Applicants should be organized and interested in event planning and marketing, have the ability to work with others yet motivated to work independently. Preferred undergraduate majors include business and marketing. Work-study students strongly preferred.