Love Startup Communities and Entrepreneurs? CED is Hiring.

It's true, we're expanding our team! See below for more details and position descriptions

Associate Director of Programs for Business Basics

Update: this position has been filled. CED is pleased to announce Jay Bigelow as our new director of entrepreneurship, who will take over the programming role for Business Basics.

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), the nation’s oldest and largest entrepreneurial support organization, based in Durham, NC, is seeking an Associate Director of Programs for Business Basics.  The Associate Director is responsible for creating and implementing programs and services for high-growth, high-impact early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina to help them succeed in building and growing their companies.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced program officer with deep understanding of the needs of early and growth stage entrepreneurs and those in the network who support them. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated history of working with mentors and entrepreneurs.  A position description and application information is available online.  First review of candidates is scheduled for May 24, 2012.

Senior Programs Manager, Technology

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), the nation’s oldest and largest entrepreneurial support organization, based in Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Technology Programs Manager. This position is responsible for creating and implementing programs and services, working with advisors and experts, to meet the changing needs of technology entrepreneurs.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced program officer with deep understanding of the needs of technology entrepreneurs and those in the network who support them. The candidate will have broad knowledge of the technology industry, including sources of capital, talent, and market intelligence, and will enhance CED’s role as an essential resource for technology entrepreneurs. A position description and application information is available online. First review of candidates is scheduled for May 31, 2012.

Senior Programs Manager, Life Sciences

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), the nation’s oldest and largest entrepreneurial support organization, based in Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Life Sciences Programs Manager. This position is responsible for creating programs and services, working with advisors and experts, to meet the changing needs of life sciences entrepreneurs.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced program officer with deep understanding of the needs of life sciences entrepreneurs and those in the network who support them. The candidate will have broad knowledge of the life sciences industry, including sources of capital, talent, and market intelligence, and will enhance CED’s role as an essential resource for life sciences entrepreneurs. A position description and application information is available online. First review of candidates is scheduled for May 31, 2102.


CED is an equal opportunity employer that offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salaries.