Community Manager at People Powered. The Community Manager sits at the heart of People Powered’s mission to expand people’s power to make government decisions around the world. Come join us at the center of a dynamic global movement, where participatory democracy grows through a strong, connected network of peers. In this role, you will grow the collective power of organizations, government practitioners, researchers, and advocates advancing participatory democracy. You will support our global community of members to strengthen capacity, coordinate priorities, and tackle shared challenges, so that the community can better launch, improve, and expand participatory democracy programs.. This role is ideal for a collaborative, globally-minded community builder who is energized by working across cultures and political realities, and who excels at growing stronger, more connected, more impactful membership communities.. This full-time position reports to the Co-Executive Director and works closely with our staff and members. You can find out more about our member community . here. . . Responsibilities. Member Engagement (30%). Member activities. : Develop and deliver member workshops, events, and activities (mostly virtual) that strengthen our community’s knowledge, skills, and relationships; co-create resources and programs; make collective decisions; and raise funding and support for shared priorities. . Member support:. Provide ongoing support to members in a way that meets their needs and priorities, in collaboration with other staff and partners. Learning. : Gather member feedback and use insights to continuously improve community experience and impact.. Systems. : Maintain and improve member records and documentation.. Community Strategy and Growth (20%). Strategy:. Coordinate the cultivation and community growth strategy with the Membership Committee and other key staff. Collaborate with staff to align member activities with People Powered’s programmatic work.. Outreach. : Recruit and attract new members, to grow and diversify the membership across regions and sectors.. Onboarding:. Manage and improve member application and onboarding processes, so that new members are welcomed, informed, and engaged.. Governance (20%). Member decision-making. : Plan and manage collective governance and decision-making systems, building on existing processes to engage members in making key organizational decisions. . Communications (20%). Member communication. : Coordinate member communication channels, including WhatsApp and email. . Content development. : Create content for our blog, newsletter, website, social media and other digital channels, to promote member activities and resources.. Organizational Management and General (10%). Participate in organization-wide meetings, retreats, and other activities. Contribute and review content, provide feedback on plans and proposals, and have fun with our team!. Essential. At least 3 years experience in managing membership communities, networks or alliances at the international level. Proven ability to engage and grow a network of organizations and individuals . Strong community organizing and relationship building skills . Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with people and organizations from diverse global regions and work in their service, being mindful about cultural differences and power-dynamics . Passion for and an intermediate understanding of participatory democracy, community empowerment, and equity. Alignment with the People Powered mission and values. Excellent writing and communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex information in clear, compelling, and accessible ways that translate well across languages and contexts.. Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability and desire to collaborate with people from diverse cultures. Strong project management and organizational skills, ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and deliverables, including familiarity with project and task management systems (for example, Asana, Airtable) and Google Workspace products (or similar). A flexible and growth-oriented mindset. Desirable. Proficiency in another language, such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus. Experience working remotely in a virtual setting and across multiple time zones. Experience working with participatory democracy, civic engagement, or related fields. We understand that there are a wide variety of paths toward the skills necessary for the position. As such, there are no formal educational requirements, as long as the applicant can demonstrate proficiency with the desired skills. We do, however, value experience gained through educational programs.. Company Location: United States.
Community Manager at People Powered