Head of Community
MLabs · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$110k–$170k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute developer meetups and hackathons in the San Francisco/Bay Area every two months, managing all logistics end-to-end, including venue sourcing, speaker recruitment, and follow-up
- Recruit high-profile speakers, strategic partners, and co-hosts from the developer infrastructure space to ensure every event provides significant technical value
- Cultivate, scale, and energize the online community space (Slack) through authentic engagement, avoiding corporate or spammy communication methods
- Establish robust relationships across the developer tools ecosystem, keeping the organization closely connected to the core builders, relevant startups, and industry conversations
- Strategically transform community activity, event attendance, and digital engagement into actionable leads and customer conversations to accelerate the commercial pipeline
Requirements
- Experience: 0 to 5 years of dedicated experience in community building, event management, or field marketing specifically within developer tools, DevOps, or developer infrastructure sectors
- Ecosystem Knowledge: Deeply embedded within the developer infrastructure landscape with an existing network of builders, engineers, and companies
- Execution Strategy: Proven track record of organizing developer-focused events end-to-end and successfully turning community interest into quantifiable sales pipeline
- Operational Mindset: A scrappy, resourceful, and self-directed operator who thrives on hands-on execution rather than large corporate budgets and heavy managerial structures
Location & Travel
- Based in the United States with the ability to travel to San Francisco every two months for events (residency in the San Francisco Bay Area is highly preferred)
Benefits
- Compensation: $110,000 to $170,000 base salary
- Equity: Highly competitive early-stage equity package
- Work Flexibility: Remote-first operating model within the US
- Travel Coverage: Dedicated travel budget provided for regular San Francisco events and meetups
Interview Process
- Introductory Consultation: A 30-minute introductory conversation with the Founder/CEO to align on background, core motivations, and cultural synergy
- Collaborative Working Session: A 90-minute practical exercise conducted alongside the Founder/CEO to evaluate communication styles, real-time problem-solving, and mutual working alignment
- Final Review & Offer: Comprehensive alignment check leading to the extension of a formal employment offer