Hybrid Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development

at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

• Job title: Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Director driving the AI innovation ecosystem in Massachusetts. Leading initiatives and fostering relationships among startups, researchers, and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate working group meetings focused on supporting startups, investors, and end-users.
• Design and launch programs and initiatives that connect ecosystem players more efficiently (accelerator cohorts, mentorship, matchmaking, pilots).
• Build and manage relationships with startups, VCs, corporate partners, researchers, and public sector leaders.
• Promote awareness of the Hub through outreach, events, media, and public speaking.
• Represent the Hub at conferences, workshops, and industry convenings.
• Define and track metrics and KPIs to measure ecosystem health and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to align ecosystem initiatives with the Hub’s broader mission.
• Supervise and mentor staff, contractors, or fellows contributing to ecosystem activities.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in startup ecosystems, innovation hubs, venture capital, or economic development.
• Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, or adjacent technology domains.
• Proven ability to design and execute programs serving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience facilitating cross-sector working groups, roundtables, or advisory councils.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across startups, investors, corporates, government, and academia.
• Experience promoting initiatives through events and media.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define KPIs and measure impact.
• Proven experience delivering presentations and speaking effectively in group or public settings. Desire to work in a mission-oriented organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams
• Leadership and team management experience.

Benefits

• Generous health and dental insurance coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• A hybrid work environment