Job Description

Senior Travel & Lifestyle Manager

New York

On Target Earnings: $150,000 ($100k base + $50k OTE Bonus, with uncapped commissions)

Meaningful early equity at our ground-floor valuation with >100x upside potential.

About Aurora

Aurora is the next-generation concierge for the world’s leading founders, athletes and artists.

We empower ultra-high-performance individuals to master their relationships, exploration and longevity.

We operate across 5 lifestyle categories; dining, experiences, travel, luxury goods and longevity.

To date, we have:

• ⁠ ⁠raised $2.5m in funding from Tier 1 investors and entrepreneurs, including the founder of Velocity Black, early investors in Supercell & Deliveroo, the founder of Cleo and the President of VistaJet
• ⁠ ⁠⁠achieved industry leading engagement with our Alpha client cohort
• ⁠ ⁠⁠built a proactive, seamless product described as ‘pure magic’ by our members

We are now expanding our team as we grow our membership base globally.

The Senior Travel & Lifestyle Manager Position

Our founding team of 12 is looking for a full-time Senior Travel & Lifestyle Manager to join our 5-strong Member Experience Team.

You will work directly with our Co-Founders & existing Travel Specialist to shape and elevate Aurora’s member experience, ensuring seamless, high-touch service across every aspect of our product, with a core focus on Travel.

This role reports directly to our Co-Founder & COO and has the potential & flexibility to rapidly grow into a leadership position across Travel, Business Operations, Member Experience, and Growth.

This is an opportunity to join an AI native company on the ground floor - elevating the leverage, accuracy and speed of top-tier Travel & Lifestyle Managers through advanced technology - in a role with real ownership and speed of progression.

Our Principles

We’re a team of tier-1 backed and exited operators united our five core principles:

1. We seek truth
2. We are high-leverage
3. We are courageous
4. We care deeply
5. We believe impossible is an attitude

Why Aurora:

1. High Leverage: Place a daily-use product in the hands of the world’s most ambitious and high-achieving individuals and organizations, empowering them to maximize their global impact
2. Cutting Edge AI: Gain hands-on experience working with our revolutionary AI system, redefining lifestyle management at the highest level
3. Generationally Defining: Play an essential role in building the Apple of Concierge - a >$100bn opportunity at the intersection of technology, luxury, and longevity

About the Founders

Aurora was founded in 2024 by:

• Jonah Lowenstein, previously backed by the investors & operators behind Facebook, Spotify and Venmo
• Aurelius Zwick, UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Dmitry Ogurtsov, former Director of Engineering at Workbounce (conversational AI tool acquired by ZoomInfo)

Aurora’s Chairman is Alex Macdonald, founder of premium digital concierge Velocity Black (acquired by Capital One for $300M).

We’ve raised $2.5M from tier-1 investors in this space, including Boost Capital, Koro Capital, Profluence VC, EQT Angel Fund, the Founder of Cleo, the Founder of Velocity Black, and the President of VistaJet US.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Curate and execute exceptional lifestyle experiences & itineraries for members, with a strong focus on travel alongside dining, wellness, luxury goods, and events
• Build and manage relationships with top-tier travel providers, including boutique hotels, luxury resorts, private aviation, DMCs, niche insider contacts, and elite destination specialists
• Anticipate the evolving needs of high-achieving individuals, proactively suggesting unique opportunities that enhance both their personal and professional lives
• Cultivate & operationalize deep knowledge of global travel trends, destinations, and high-end hospitality to ensure Aurora stays ahead of member expectations
• Provide front-of-line insights and feedback to internal teams on working with our internal AI technologies, including Product, Engineering, and Operations, to help improve Aurora’s services and drive innovation for your team

Who You Are:

• You’re a highly conscientious person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, capable of simultaneously managing and prioritizing multiple priorities across domains (e.g., travel, dining, wellness) without compromising on quality
• A courageous person who believes impossible is an attitude, and who knows that fast progression & large rewards are possible with hard work and excellent results
• A believer that talent & attitude are far more important than your experience & previous employer brand
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates client needs and delivers impactful solutions that create memorable experiences 
• A skilled communicator, able to adapt messaging to suit diverse audiences
• You have a strong passion for:
• Curating exceptional travel experiences, from bespoke adventure itineraries to ultra-private luxury escapes
• Engaging with the luxury lifestyle space
• Integrating longevity, personal growth, and self-discovery into experiences
• Eager to work demanding and flexible hours to successfully serve the needs of our global clientele and achieve significant reward quickly, rather than chasing a steady & slow corporate-style existence

Benefits

1. Allocated FAM days with budget, and access to industry conferences
2. Competitive salary + high upside for performance-based bonus and referrals.
3. Founding stock options package on the ground floor of a $10bn+ opportunity.
4. Lifestyle perks and access to exclusive events & Aurora services.
5. Whoop or Oura Ring on us.
6. $1,500 annual education budget.
7. Whatever tech you need to do your best work.
8. Generous parental leave.
9. Comprehensive health benefits, with 90% coverage including dental and vision.

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