Community Manager

Ekya Schools; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekya Schools seeks a Community Manager to build a vibrant, purpose-driven school community by connecting students, parents, educators and external partners. You will shape engagement through events, storytelling, and experiential learning aligned with Ekya’s thematic identity.

With 5–8 years in community engagement or educational leadership, you will foster collaboration with parents, local businesses, NGOs and media, and develop partnerships that support makerspace initiatives and thematic

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in community engagement, admissions, parent relations, communications, program management, or educational leadership.
• Experience in schools, NGOs, museums, or experiential learning spaces is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of start-up environments and ability to engage with founders, operators, and tech-savvy stakeholders.
• Proven track record in content creation, storytelling, or communication strategy.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong internal school culture aligned with Ekya's themes and purpose.
• Create and manage events bringing students, parents, and teachers together.
• Bridge between parents and the school community to ensure inclusive communication.
• Cultivate relationships with parents, local businesses, NGOs, and community partners.
• Lead planning and execution of Maker Fairs, parent-student days, exhibitions and thematic festivals.
• Represent the school at community events and forums.
• Develop partnerships supporting thematic learning and makerspace initiatives.

Skills

Community Engagement

Event Planning

Storytelling

Partnership Development

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Communications

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 understandingof 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.