Program & Experience Design Lead - Venture Café

Are you ready to be at the heart of Cambridge's innovation scene? Venture Café Cambridge is on the lookout for a passionate Program and Experience Design Lead to carry out our flagship Thursday Gathering and other groundbreaking initiatives. Join us in creating a dynamic and inclusive community where innovators connect, collaborate, and drive change. If you're excited about making a real impact and fostering a vibrant ecosystem, you belong at Venture Café Cambridge! ABOUT VENTURE CAFÉ GLOBAL INSTITUTE (VCGI) & VENTURE CAFÉ Cambridge Venture Café Global Institute (VCGI) began in 2009 within the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Massachusetts, aiming to connect people, ideas, and resources globally. Today, it has grown into a worldwide movement, convening over 900,000  innovators, creatives, and leaders across cities like London, Berlin, Monterrey, and Tokyo. VCGI's mission is to drive global change by building a community of communities focused on solving humankind’s biggest challenges. Our flagship Thursday Gathering convenes hundreds of creative, resourceful people who are just as invested in improving life on this planet as you are. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK The primary vehicle to engage the region’s innovation community is the weekly program, the Thursday Gathering, which attracts 300-500 people per week. You will be responsible for curating and leading this event that regularly convenes members of the innovation community in an inclusive and open way. This event strives to