Startup Community Partnerships Manager - San Diego

About Acquisition Network

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can develop trusted partnerships throughout local startup ecosystems.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Community Partnerships Manager in San Diego. You will map relevant founder communities, build relationships with operators and organizers, coordinate useful events or conversations, and help founders preparing for a capital raise connect with our team when appropriate. The role requires strong community judgment, consistent execution, and the ability to turn relationships into well-managed partnerships.

What you will do

• Map founder groups, coworking communities, startup events, investor networks, and ecosystem organizations in San Diego.
• Build and manage relationships with community operators, organizers, founders, and local partners.
• Develop approved opportunities such as events, workshops, office hours, or introductory conversations.
• Identify founders considering a capital raise and confirm their interest before making an introduction.
• Maintain accurate records of partner activity, founder context, feedback, and follow-up.
• Track which relationships and activities generate useful engagement.
• Share market insights that can improve our community and founder strategy.

What we are looking for

• Experience operating a startup community, founder group, coworking program, membership network, or ecosystem event series.
• Strong relationships within the startup community in San Diego.
• Demonstrated partnership development, event coordination, or community growth experience.
• Excellent communication and the ability to build trust across different stakeholder groups.
• Sound judgment, dependable follow-through, and strong organization.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor environment.

Engagement details

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity focused on building durable startup ecosystem relationships. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be documented in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You must respect community rules, privacy, and founder consent. Do not use member data without authorization, imply an unapproved partnership, or make promises about funding or business outcomes.

How to apply

Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a short description of a startup community, founder program, or event series you helped build. Do not send member lists or private founder information. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.