Job Title: Community Lead

Reports to: COO @Shirley Martin Wang and CEO @Emmy Thamakaison

Location: Remote (ideally NYC or SF based with existing network)

Type: Part-Time (10 Hours/Week), Volunteer-Based

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We are seeking an energetic and experienced Community Lead to join our Foundess team. The ideal candidate will be a go-getter, adaptable to fast-paced work environment, and passionate about the startup ecosystem, with a strong network and a people-first approach.

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What You’ll Be In Charge Of ⭐

• Community Building: Develop and lead community initiatives to create a supportive ecosystem for our gender-equitable founder community. Brainstorm and execute resources that support founders in their journeys.
• Event Planning and Execution: Organize and manage all logistics for events (retreat and hacker houses, build nights at key campuses, late-night founder salons, and more). This includes sourcing venues, coordinating speakers, managing run-of-show and guest registration, collaborating with our marketing team, and ensuring seamless end-to-end execution.
• CRM Management and Partnership Development: Manage our network CRM, facilitate partnerships with key industry contacts, and manage relationships with our founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
• Innovation and Ideas: Contribute creative ideas to enhance event experiences and community engagement.
• Network Management: Assist in managing our broader network CRM, ensuring strong relationships with founders and investors.

What We’re Looking For 🤩

• Experience ****in community building, program development, event management, and/or field marketing in the startup or adjacent sectors
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with ability to make decisions and recommendations in ambiguous situations
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt in rapidly changing environments

How To Apply🍦

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