The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is seeking a highly organized, detail-obsessed, and versatile Special Projects Manager to support the Chief Operating Officer, who leads strategy and manages the day-to-day operations of NVCA’s government relations, communications/marketing, research, and membership teams. This role is critical to ensuring efficiency, timely execution, clear communication, and follow-through across a wide range of cross-functional projects that support the U.S. venture capital ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, excellent writer, meticulous proofreader, and an agile, jack-of-all-trades who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position offers exposure to high-impact work at the intersection of policy, data, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Support the COO with daily activities, including meeting preparation, agendas, project tracking, and follow-up.
  • Manage complex calendars and meeting logistics; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Handle confidential materials with discretion and professionalism.

Project Management

  • Track the progress of ongoing projects across departments.
  • Maintain and organize shared files and digital systems to ensure easy access and version control.
  • Support the planning and execution of cross-functional assignments, meetings, and campaigns.

Communications & Content

  • Draft, proofread, and edit a wide range of communications, including official letters and comments, memos, newsletters, marketing emails, research reports, press releases, and digital content.
  • Assist with content creation using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite to enhance materials across departments.

Research & Analysis

  • Identify and showcase venture capital firms and portfolio company stories.
  • Conduct research using platforms such as Salesforce, PitchBook, and internal data sources.
  • Assist with legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, and PAC-related campaigns.

Qualifications

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience in government affairs, communications, policy, or administrative support preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail – especially in writing, editing, and proofing.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive and resourceful self-starter; comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with a “no task too small or too big” mentality.

Technical Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Salesforce
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Canva
  • PitchBook
  • Quorum
  • Cision

Bonus

  • Interest in venture capital, startups, innovation, and public policy.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Salary & Benefits: $45,000 – $55,000. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience and includes health benefits package, generous paid vacation, annual performance-based bonus, public transportation reimbursement, and use of wireless equipment & service.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and utilize motor skills.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require flexible hours and ability for limited travel.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Application Process: Please submit resume with cover letter and two writing samples with subject line “Special Project Manager” to Careers@NVCA.org