Launch Coordinator – Project Operations

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November 13

🗽 New York – Remote

Although this job is listed in New York, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $73k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

⚙️ Operations

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Convergent Research

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Non-profit • Science • Technology

Convergent Research is a nonprofit organization that supports the creation and operation of Focused Research Organizations (FROs). These are new types of scientific startups dedicated to tackling large-scale, coordinated projects in science and technology. The organization aims to produce high-impact public goods and drive forward technically ambitious projects led by teams of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Convergent Research operates with a focus on achieving pre-specified, quantifiable technical milestones within finite-duration projects. It is supported by significant funding from notable entities, including investment by influential figures in the science and tech communities.

11 - 50 employees

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Support project coordination. Help track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple projects. • Facilitate communication. Keep team members and partners informed by updating project trackers, scheduling meetings, and taking notes. • Assist with onboarding new FROs. Help set up tools, templates, and systems for each new team. • Learn our processes. Understand how FROs are launched and help refine the playbook for future projects. • Pitch in on internal operations. Support internal initiatives, events, and administrative tasks as needed. • Participate in team meetings. Join quarterly in-person offsites and occasional travel to meet new teams and learn firsthand how projects operate.

🎯 Requirements

• A versatile problem-solver. You thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves. Whether it’s organizing a system, managing a client, or jumping into a new project, you get things done with creativity and resourcefulness. • Experienced in startup environments. You’ve spent at least 2 years in a fast-paced startup or similarly entrepreneurial setting, ideally in an operations, account management, or project coordination role. You know what it means to wear many hats! • Operationally sharp. You’re comfortable managing workflows and tracking details in tools like Asana and Notion (or similar platforms such as Coda, Airtable, or Confluence). You enjoy creating structure out of chaos. • Emotionally intelligent and empathetic. You know how to read a room, build trust, and work well with a wide range of personalities. You lead with curiosity and care, not ego. • Proactive and curious. You like to ask questions, learn quickly, and take initiative once you understand the goal. • Organized and reliable. You can juggle multiple tasks, follow up on details, and help keep the team moving forward. • A strong communicator. You’re comfortable writing clear messages, following up with teammates, and asking for clarification when needed. • Collaborative and supportive. You enjoy helping others succeed and aren’t afraid to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. • Interested in science and technology. You don’t need a research background, but you’re excited about contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. • Comfortable with change. Each FRO is unique — you’re adaptable and ready to learn new systems or processes as needed. • Based in the Northeast corridor (Boston - DC). You’re located within or near the major cities along the East Coast and can easily collaborate with a team that’s mostly in this region.

🏖️ Benefits

• A rare chance to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields • Competitive salary: We’re targeting a mid-point salary of $105,000 for candidates based in San Francisco, New York, or Boston. We apply a geographic adjustment factor for those based outside of SF, NY, or Boston. For example, the midpoint is $94k in Washington DC, $88k in Philadelphia, $78K in Dover, DE. • Up to a 6% 401k match because future-you deserves comfort • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance—majority of options are fully covered for you and your dependents. Stay healthy, my friend • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance, as well as voluntary supplemental insurance options • 19 holidays (including a full week off at the end of the year—yes, we enforce it) • 3 weeks PTO with tenure increases, with separate allotments for sick and parental leave • Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement—because tiny humans are a big deal • Education and professional development benefits • Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities (treat yourself to climbing shoes or Calm.com—no judgment) • Quarterly offsite team retreats and additional opportunities to meet your teammates in person • #LI-remote • #LI-KP1