Events & Community Manager, Austin

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute a comprehensive events roadmap tailored to Austin's distinct founder audiences.
• Manage budget and track program success metrics.
• Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets.
• Create a network that generates qualified customer leads.
• Own end-to-end event planning and execution, including establishing Rho's presence with at least one major anchor event in the market.
• Implement scalable systems to maintain quality as programs grow.
• Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations.
• Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events.
• Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships that position us as the go-to banking platform for founders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and scaling engaged professional communities.
• Strong existing network within the Austin and broader Texas startup ecosystem.
• Proven ability to become ubiquitous in a market quickly, meeting people at scale and turning connections into community.
• Deep understanding of startup ecosystem dynamics and founder/operator needs.
• Strong sense of taste for events and community initiatives that resonate in the startup ecosystem.
• Data-driven approach to community building with experience setting and tracking relevant KPIs.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000. Title and base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, healthcare benefits and paid time off.