Senior Community Manager (Events) Jobs

dbt Labs

Location:
United States

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 145800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We're looking for a new team member to join our dbt community team—a group of passionate community builders dedicated to empowering data practitioners worldwide. In this role, you'll own and grow our meetup program of 70+ chapters, supporting our vibrant global community. We're seeking someone who loves engaging with professionals, supporting their learning journey, and building alongside them. You'll create meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and empower community members to share knowledge and best practices. Our community drives innovation, accelerates career development, and helps members reach their full potential. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data practitioners connect, learn, and grow together across the globe.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee day-to-day management and support of the dbt meetup program, including onboarding, training, and communication
Empower and coach organizers to plan, promote, and host impactful meetups
Support organizers in developing content strategies for their meetups, including suggesting event themes, identifying potential speakers, and providing training materials
Build scalable systems, resources, and toolkits to help organizers run effective events
Partner with other community program owners to align efforts across the dbt community ecosystem
Manage and allocate the program budget efficiently
Create and maintain a global community events calendar in collaboration with stakeholders
Monitor and report on key performance metrics aligned with strategic company priorities
Collaborate with internal teams to amplify local stories and integrate community insights into broader initiatives
Manage crisis situations, including code of conduct violations, organizer conflicts, and event safety concerns
Recruit new organizers, especially in underserved regions, and plan for organizer transitions
Manage relationships with local or regional sponsors
Manage tools for event registration, communications, and member engagement
Create systems to recognize and reward active organizers and community contributors

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in community management or program management within a global or distributed team environment
Demonstrated experience managing a global meetup or user group program
Deep understanding of community dynamics and how to cultivate trust, belonging, and shared purpose
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance structure and flexibility across multiple timezones
Excellent written and verbal communication, with a knack for storytelling, clarity, and empathy
Experience using community platforms and analytics tools (e.g., meetup.com, Bevy, Slack, Common Room) to track engagement and identify growth opportunities
Data-informed decision making, including setting KPIs, measuring impact, and reporting outcomes
Collaborative mindset with ability to build relationships across marketing, partner, and product teams
Cultural fluency and sensitivity to local differences in communication and engagement styles
High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy in complex situations
Budget management experience, prioritizing investments that deliver meaningful value
Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments

Nice to have:

Background in event operations, content strategy, or marketing
Passion for connecting people and supporting grassroots community leadership
Experience organizing or participating in meetup groups yourself

What we offer:

Unlimited vacation
401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
Excellent healthcare
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness stipend
Home office stipend

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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