Senior Community Manager (Events)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• The typical starting salary range for this role is: $120,000 - $145,800 USD
• The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is: $134,000 - $162,000 US

• Unlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)
• 401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
• Excellent healthcare
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness stipend
• Home office stipend, and more!

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner (30 Mins)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (60 Mins)
• Team Interviews ( 3 rounds, 45 Mins each)
• Final Leadership Interview (30 Mins)