Operations Associate (Tokyo 2026)

TL;DR

Operations Associate (Program Management): Supporting the execution of the hirify.global Tokyo Accelerator program by engaging with founders, planning activities, and coordinating logistics for events and meetings. Focus on supporting early-stage venture-backed companies and managing program operations to drive founder success.

Location: Must currently live in the Tokyo area and be authorized to work in Japan

Salary: ¥1,000 - ¥2,000 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a worldwide network helping entrepreneurs succeed through accelerator programs and venture capital funds.

What you will do

• Engage with hirify.global founders and plan activities, meetings, and events.
• Execute program operations, including scheduling and coordinating with speakers and managing orders for materials.
• Coordinate the scheduling of mentors and manage the mentor-founder matching process.
• Support event planning and manage operational aspects of executing events, including Demo Day.
• Manage social media pages by posting program updates and highlighting founder successes.
• Support the Managing Director with special projects, including investor network communications.

Requirements

• 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position.
• Strong interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital.
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience.
• Experience in event planning and event logistics.
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities and minimal direction.
• Authorized to work in Japan.
• Currently lives in the Tokyo area.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build a network with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.
• Full involvement in hirify.global social events with founders and the local community.
• Chance to get amazing operations and program management experience.