Pitch Series Facilitator

Job Title: Pitch Series Facilitator
Position Type: Contract
Location: In-person, Chicago-based
Commitment: Three 90-minute sessions plus 4 weeks of asynchronous office hours (September 23 – October 21, 2026), approx. 44 hours
Stipend: $3,000

About the Program:
SEED SPOT is partnering to deliver a three-part Pitch Series for Founders nearing the end of their cohort, helping them build a functioning pitch deck and gain real experience pitching on stage, culminating in a closed-door pitch event.

About the Role:
SEED SPOT seeks a Pitch Series Facilitator with strong pitch coaching and curriculum design experience to lead this engagement. The Facilitator will deliver all three Pitch Series sessions, support founders through weekly office hours, and help prepare them for the closed-door pitch event in front of a panel and audience. This role requires a background in founder education, pitch coaching, or startup fundraising support.

As the Pitch Series Facilitator, you will:

Facilitation: Deliver all three Pitch Series sessions (two workshops and the closed-door pitch event), helping founders refine their story, build fundraising confidence, and address misconceptions about their ability to pitch.

Cohort Support: Host weekly office hours, manage cohort communication, and troubleshoot issues throughout the series.

Coordination: Join SEED SPOT’s weekly scrum to report progress

Qualifications:

• Industry expertise: Experience coaching startup founders on pitch, storytelling, or fundraising
• Curriculum design: Demonstrated ability to build resources and content, slides, and founder-facing materials
• Facilitation experience: Comfortable leading live sessions and giving real-time feedback in front of a group
• Effective communicator and coach: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to give direct, constructive feedback
• Passion for founder support: Commitment to helping early-stage, underrepresented entrepreneurs succeed