Job description
Our client, a Private Equity Firm, is looking for a Head of Community to join their team. This will be full time/direct hire and hybrid, with 3-4 days onsite a week. They are located in Century City!
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in creating community and event management programs within the PE/VC & tech landscape and is well-versed in marketing strategy, social media management, and sales nurturing tactics.
Description
- Plan a content and event campaign calendar combining online and offline channels to drive community engagement for business development and recruiting for the fund
- Build online community and database across founders/CEOs, potential portfolio company recruits, industry influencers, partnerships, limited partners, and strategic friendly PE/VC investor relationships
- Create programs for the portfolio, including leadership summits, center of excellence resources, related networking events, and build our Slack communities
· Drive event marketing by researching and securing venues, managing events calendar, negotiating with vendors, monitoring timeframes and budgets, and networking
· Leverage investment and operating partner experts to create a content strategy that drives thought leadership across all channels and seek event panels / speaking engagements
- Manage social media on LinkedIn to build followers and expand content strategy reach
- Attend university events and directly represent engaging in online industry communities
- Develop and manage newsletters to share industry thought leadership, updates and new open positions
- Support brand management and strategic marketing initiatives with our agencies that relate to the website, PR strategy, and earned media
- Create, plan, and facilitate ongoing events and 1-1 for local office teams. Coordinate and manage onsite and virtual employee social events to drive employee engagement
- Provide support on employee surveys, pulse checks, and other ad hoc surveys to allow for all voices to be heard
Requirements
- Degree in public relations, communications, marketing or hospitality
- Proven rolodex across the investment community and tech scene
- Experience that demonstrates ability to create new, virtual and blended event programs, across time zones and geographies
- Proven record of delivering high performing event and/or networking experiences
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on program plans, including project schedules and budgets
- Proficiency in various event software, social media accounts, email service provider platforms, and sales enablement technology
- General understanding of the private equity-backed growth software technology landscape
- Strong brand ambassador for portfolio and Company
- High energy, approachable, likeable, relatable
- Expert people skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Personal maturity that leads to confident and rational decisions
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and switch gears while maintaining priorities
- Grit and resourcefulness to develop well-planned strategies and achieve goals within tight timelines
- Willingness to travel
Salary: $170-180k
Hybrid: 3-4 days a week onsite in Century City
