Community Manager

HANABI; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant cultural start-up is seeking a Community Manager Intern passionate about books and culture to join their team remotely. You will manage a growing community on Discord, coordinate a book club, and contribute to community engagement efforts. This is an unpaid role with the potential for a paid position or equity opportunities after fundraising. Ideal candidates are proactive, creative, and dedicated to shaping a dynamic community.

Benefits

Mentorship from the founder

Experience in community management

Opportunity for equity

Qualifications

• Passionate about books, culture, and building communities.
• Active online with experience in community spaces.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the HANABI Club community on Discord.
• Coordinate the monthly book club on Fable.
• Draft and send email newsletters.

Skills

Community engagement

Strong communication

Proactiveness

Creativity

Knowledge of Discord

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Community Manager Intern (Books & Culture) - Unpaid. Location: Remote (London preferred). Company: HANABI — The First Lifestyle Brand for Readers.

HANABI is the first lifestyle brand for readers — where literature meets streetwear. Founded by author & entrepreneur Alex Mura, we create limited capsule collections inspired by books, alongside a fast-growing community of readers and writers across Discord and Fable. We’re preparing for our first raise (pre-seed) later this year, and we’re looking for a passionate, book-loving Community Manager Intern to help us build and grow HANABI Club.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the HANABI Club community on Discord: host discussions, moderate, run polls/events, and keep the space buzzing.
• Coordinate our monthly book club on Fable: help with book picks, drive conversations, and engage with members.
• Draft and send our email newsletter with updates, book recs, and community highlights.
• Support brand activations: from capsule launches to giveaways, ensuring our community is always at the centre.
• Share ideas and feedback on how to scale engagement as HANABI grows.

About You

• You’re passionate about books, culture, and community.
• Active online, with experience in Discord, Reddit, or other community spaces.
• A strong communicator with a natural, engaging tone.
• Excited to help shape a growing brand from the ground up.
• Organised, proactive, and creative.

What We Offer

• A front-row seat in building a cultural start-up at the intersection of literature and fashion.
• Real experience in community management, brand-building, and marketing.
• Close mentorship from the founder and core team.
• Potential for a paid role (part-time/full-time) after our raise at the end of the year.
• Opportunity for equity/shares in the company for long-term contributors.

Experience & Details

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: 8 hours per week
• Salary: £3.7 hourly
• Benefits: To be discussed

About HANABI:
HANABI is the world's first lifestyle brand for readers. Streetwear, book club and community - all in one place.