Community Manager

DESIGNATION Labs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DESIGNATION Labs in Chicago is seeking a high-energy community and social media specialist to join our team. You will engage with prospective students, alumni, and coordinate events, ensuring a vibrant community.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of community management experience and a knack for social media. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the experience of DESIGNATION students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years community management experience.
• Experience handling social media presence.
• Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective and current students, and alumni.
• Plan and execute outbound marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate event planning and guest speaker scheduling.

Skills

Community management

Social media engagement

Organizational skills

Writing abilities

Job description

DESIGNATION is a full‑time, full‑immersion, full‑stack design bootcamp. Over 12 weeks, students learn digital design, front‑end development and user experience (UX), and build their portfolios by working with live clients on real world projects.

Job Description

We are looking for a high‑energy community and social media specialist to join our community team in our Chicago office!

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Communications and Admissions to engage our community of prospective and current students, and alumni
• Planning and executing outbound marketing campaigns and social media engagement
• Be hands‑on and a key player in the DESIGNATION community of design students, alumni, instructors, and companies
• Coordinate with the Director of Communications and Admissions and related marketing team members
• Manage event planning, guest speaker scheduling, classroom/office supplies, and other administrative duties
• Assist DESIGNATION team members by wearing different hats

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years community management experience (more experience valued)
• Quick learner with desire to learn new tools and techniques
• Ideal candidate has experience handling social media presence
• Desire to help create the richest and best experience possible for DESIGNATION students
• Excellent writing abilities and attention to detail
• Eager to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Comfort with fast‑paced, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves work environment
• Love of good design and education a huge plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.