Community Manager

HANABI; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural startup for readers is seeking a Community Manager Intern to manage and grow their community, coordinate book club activities, and engage with members online. This unpaid position offers real experience in community management and potential for future paid roles, making it perfect for someone passionate about books and culture.

Benefits

Close mentorship from the founder

Potential for future paid role

Opportunity for equity/shares

Qualifications

• Passion for books, culture, and community.
• Active online with Discord or similar experiences.
• Strong communicator with an engaging tone.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the community on Discord.
• Coordinate monthly book club discussions.
• Draft and send email newsletter updates.

Skills

Community Management

Communication

Online Engagement

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 & Employment

• 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.