Community Manager

If you are an outgoing, creative, and passionate community builder with a strong interest in technology and entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Seedstars Academy in Bengaluru.

About Seedstars Academy

Seedstars Academy is a new international school being launched in Bengaluru, the first one of its kind available for students in India. In a 24 months program, students gain both coding skills and entrepreneurial skills, helping them become the change makers of tomorrow. With a Swiss certification and a program developed and tested across the world in the last 20+ years, this is a world class alternative students in India now have access to. Seedstars Academy is part of Seedstars, a group of companies aimed at enabling entrepreneurship development in emerging markets through capacity building, entrepreneurship education, and investments. 

About the job

Seedstars Academy is looking for a Community Manager who will be responsible for building and nurturing a strong community of learners in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating and managing offline communities and have a strong interest in technology and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community-building strategies that foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and empowerment among Seedstars Academy students, alumni, mentors, and partners.
• Organize and manage offline events such as meetups, workshops, networking events, hackathons, and our very own “liftoffs” that bring together Seedstars Academy community members, industry experts, and potential partners.
• Liaise with local partners, sponsors, and industry players to expand Seedstars Academy's reach and impact in the local tech and startup ecosystem.
• Coordinate with Seedstars Academy's marketing team to ensure the effective promotion of our community initiatives through social media, email, and other digital channels.
• Monitor and report on community engagement metrics such as attendance, feedback, and satisfaction levels, and use the insights to continually improve community-building efforts.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative community culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our ideal candidate

• At least 2 years of experience in community management, event organization, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build meaningful relationships.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the local tech and startup ecosystem and a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation is a plus.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for learning and personal growth.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Why our employees love working with us

• We are on a mission which is bigger than all of us: to impact people’s lives in emerging markets.
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a vibrant and diverse team.
• We offer autonomy and flexibility with a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want.
• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom centered practices .

We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds represented in our company. We truly value diversity and believe that the cultural landscape of our organization should reflect the types of work that we engage in and the places that we do it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and strongly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply to all of our roles at Seedstars.