Startup Growth Associate (Part-Time)

At Centered, we rapidly build tech startups and create playbooks for launching and scaling companies. Through The Customer Funded Startup Accelerator, an 8-week, equity-free, hybrid program, we help founders validate ideas, presell offers, and unlock real revenue (not just pitch decks).

We’re looking for a Startup Growth Associate to help power the accelerator, working closely with 5–10 startups as they sprint toward their first customers and sales. This role is hands-on: you’ll be in the trenches with founders, helping them move faster, test smarter, and focus on what drives growth.

What you’ll explore

• What does it take to help a founder land their first paying customer before the product is fully built?
• How fast can a startup move from idea to a presell offer in a single sprint?
• How do you design pricing that actually funds business growth from Day One?
• What does it look like to run three sales sprints in eight weeks and measure real revenue outcomes?

Why you’ll love this role

• Work closely with high-growth startups. Supporting other startups is one of the best ways to gain the skills you’ll need for your own venture.
• Get paid to work with startups. Earn while learning in a hands-on founder environment.
• Build a founder network. Connect with ambitious founders, mentors, and investors who may become future collaborators, co-founders, or employers.
• See what actually works. Gain insider exposure to the playbooks that generate real customers and revenue, not just pitch decks.

Who we’re looking for

• Someone who moves quickly with a bias toward action.
• Super curious and eager to try new things.
• A “how might we” mindset rather than “I don’t think that will work.”
• Resourceful, organized, and excited to be around startups chasing real traction.

Program Details

• Part-time: ~5–10 hours/week during the 8-week accelerator
• Compensation: $2,500 stipend for the full program
• Location: We’d like to work in-person, but you don’t need to be on-site every day. Most weeks are hybrid with remote work, but there will be a couple of in-person days with the whole cohort at The Next Center in Holland, MI.
• Extras: Includes a SURGE membership for the program duration, giving you access to even more startups and programming.
• Timeline: Program runs 8 weeks, starting September 8, 2025

How to Apply

Don’t just send a resume. Find a clever way to get on the radar of Bryce Kaiser. Show us you’re resourceful and bold enough to support fast-moving founders. The right person for this role doesn’t wait to be told what to do — they make themselves useful from day one.