Community Manager

Ekya Schools; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekya Schools, Bengaluru, seeks a Community Manager to foster a dynamic, purpose-driven school community. You will cultivate engagement among students, parents, educators, and external partners, aligning initiatives with Ekya’s thematic identity and experiential learning focus.

Responsibilities include planning community events such as Maker Fairs and parent-student days, building partnerships with local media and organizations, and driving storytelling across internal and external channels.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in community engagement, admissions, parent relations, communications, program management, or educational leadership.
• Prior experience in schools, NGOs, sustainability-focused organisations, or experiential learning spaces is desirable.
• Strong understanding of start-up environments with ability to engage founders, operators, and tech stakeholders.
• A track record in content creation, storytelling, or communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build a vibrant school community aligned with Ekya's theme and purpose.
• Plan and execute events that bring students, parents, and teachers together.
• Foster partnerships with parents, local businesses, professionals, and nonprofits.
• Represent the school in community forums and education events.
• Develop Maker Space partnerships and open labs to support thematic learning.

Skills

Community engagement

Admissions experience

Content creation

Storytelling

Communication skills

Job description

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools offers progressive K-12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, emphasizing experiential learning. Drawing from the legacy of the CMR Group, we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.

Position Overview:

The Community Manager plays a dynamic and cross-functional role at the heart of the school’s ecosystem. You will be responsible for building and nurturing a vibrant, purpose-driven community by fostering meaningful engagement among students, parents, educators, and external partners. Anchored in Ekya’s thematic identity, this role brings together community building, partnerships, storytelling, and experiential engagement to bring the school’s vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Culture Building

• Build a strong internal school culture aligned with the school’s central theme and purpose.
• Create and manage events that bring students, parents, and teachers together.
• Act as a bridge between parents and the school community - ensuring communication is consistent, meaningful and inclusive.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Cultivate strong relationships with parents, local businesses, industry professionals, and nonprofit organizations.
• Lead the planning and execution of community events such as Maker Fairs, parent-student days, exhibitions and thematic festivals.
• Represent the school in community forums, education events or conferences.
• Cultivate relationships with local media, tech hubs and parent volunteers.
• Develop partnerships that support thematic learning and makerspace initiatives (e.g., mentorships, guest speakers.
• Organize community events like Maker Fairs, Open Labs, and Innovation Nights.

Communication & Storytelling

• Promote the school’s identity and innovation culture to internal and external audiences.
• Showcase student-centered learning through clubs, competitions and passion projects using the makerspace

Professional Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in community engagement, admissions, parent relations, communications, program management, or educational leadership.
• Prior experience in schools, early childhood centres, NGOs, sustainability-focused organisations, museums, experiential learning spaces, or cultural institutions is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of start-up environments, with the ability to engage, communicate, and collaborate effectively with founders, operators, and tech-savvy stakeholders.
• A strong track record in content creation, storytelling, or communication strategy is a plus.