SSTI Job Corner

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JumpStart, a nonprofit venture development organization in Cleveland, recently announced two positions openings:

• Chief Development Officer (CDO). This position has a dual role of managing and directing multiple internal new and emerging business development opportunities, as well as having an outward-oriented position responsible for nurturing and stewarding financial supporters. The CDO will be responsible for both sets of activities, managing multiple working groups while developing and maintaining external relationships working closely with JumpStart’s CEO. A Bachelor of Arts degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Chief Marketing Officer. This position will manage a three- to five-person team and will be a critical member of JumpStart's senior management team. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in a variety of marketing roles and will have worked in a start-up environment. An understanding of the early-stage investing industry and an appreciation for the Northeast Ohio environment also are helpful. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA is preferred.

The Michigan State University (MSU) Product Center, housed within MSU's Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, is seeking an associate director for its Bioeconomy Program. This position is responsible for managing a university-based program assisting bioeconomy ventures to grow aggressively; developing and maintaining a network with a broad range of bioeconomy and service-provider contacts; and overseeing network effectiveness in helping bioeconomy ventures, among other duties. A master's degree in scientific or business field related to the emerging bioeconomy, or equivalent experience, is required.