Programming

For further details about any Programming position, contact Liz Brown, Program Manager, Events, at programming@hbscny.org .

The Club hosts 60+ events per year reflecting the interests of its alumni base and volunteers; these events are generally open to the public. Sector Leads, who serve on the Programming Committee, are responsible for organizing speaker events in their fields of interest. Event Organizers work with Sector Leads to organize and promote individual events. These roles provide a chance to meet with C-Suite executives, bring discussions on cutting-edge issues to the alumni community, and create meaningful networking opportunities. 

The Programming division is managed by two Co-Vice Presidents (Co-VPs); they oversee the Program Manager as well as the Sector Co-Chairs who oversee programming volunteers.

We are seeking Sector Co-Chairs and Event Organizers in the following areas:

• • Career & Leadership:  Job Search Tools, Networking Guides, Talks with Prominent Authors and Inspirational Leaders

  • Daytime Programs:  Suggestions for monthly Brown Bag Lunch discussions on current topics, bi-monthly Book Club selections, plus NYC Walking Tours (NYC Parks and attractions like the Public Library, Hudson Park, South Street Seaport, Hudson Yards and Museum Visits), and Behind-the-Scenes tours and performances at notable arts institutions (rehearsals for Paul Taylor Dance Company, Joyce Theater productions, New York Philharmonic and the Javits Center).

  • Social Enterprise:  Community Based Organizations Making An Impact, NGOs with Commercial Divisions, Microfinance and Lending
  • Media & Technology:  Fireside chats and panel discussion with leaders in the field; topics such as trends in media, AI, bitcoin, Web3, entrepreneurship.

Alumni Startups

For further details about any startups positions, contact Nina Wanerman, Program Manager, Entrepreneurship at alumnistartups@hbscny.org.

Advising Co-Chair: This person works toward achieving the Advising related goals set for Alumni Startups (managing the Startup Partners program). This person achieves these aims by:

• Recruiting companies to create a Founder Profile in our database.
• Recruiting HBS alumni volunteers to sign up to Advise in our database.
• Drafting language for marketing materials (website, flyers, e-mails, etc.) to or about volunteer Advisors.
• Enabling Founders and Advisors to continue connecting outside of our programs.
• Identify a plan and corresponding measurable goals and Key Performance Indicators for Advising Program. Track and report on those monthly to Startups Lead.
• Attend Startups Leadership meetings
• Participate in selected Startups administrative duties

The time commitment for this position is expected to be approximately 15-20 hours per month.

Below are volunteer opportunities listed by division within the club.  Click on the one that may interest you for more information.

• Alumni Startups
• Angels
• Community Partners
• Small Business Partnership Initiative

Whether you’re interested in one of the positions mentioned above or do not have a specific role in mind, we’re continually on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Club. Worried about time constraints? Don’t be! Our opportunities span from 2 to 20 hours per month, providing flexibility for you to discover the role that fits into your current schedule.