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About the role

This hybrid position blends building and operating high‑impact hiring programs for thousands of Y Combinator startups. You will design, run, and improve events, playbooks, and operational programs that help YC startups hire effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own YC’s job seeker programming, including Monthly Hiring Meetups, Tech Talks, Career Expos, and similar events.
• Develop and iterate internal playbooks for recruiting‑related events.
• Run high‑quality in‑person events on campus that connect founders and candidates.
• Create content such as blog posts, tutorials, and interviews to build top‑of‑funnel awareness for the platform.
• Analyze engagement and event performance to identify improvements.
• Grow the candidate ecosystem by building partnerships with universities, communities, and talent pools.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience running programs, events, or projects with a focus on repeatability and improvement.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects or events requiring tight coordination among multiple stakeholders.
• Goal‑oriented, analytical mindset with a track record of executing projects that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong appreciation for the startup ecosystem, preferably familiarity with Y Combinator.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Past content creation experience (blog posts, video content, social media).
• Technical recruiting experience, including sourcing, pipeline management, and evaluation of technical talent.
• Light design ability (Figma, Sketch, or similar tools).

Compensation

Base salary ranging from $90,000 to $160,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Infertility benefit
• Short‑ and long‑term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Generous parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off policy

Location

This is an in‑person role at Y Combinator’s campus in Dogpatch, San Francisco. Candidates must live in the SF Bay Area or be willing to relocate; generous relocation support is provided.

Work Authorization

Y Combinator is willing to sponsor certain employment visas in accordance with company policy.