Community Manager

DESIGNATION Labs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DESIGNATION Labs in St. Louis is seeking a high-energy community and social media specialist to enhance engagement within the design community. You will work closely with the Director of Communications and Admissions to foster connections among students, alumni, and instructors.

This role emphasizes hands-on involvement in planning outreach campaigns and managing community events. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, excellent writing skills, and a passion for education and design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years community management experience.
• Experience handling social media presence.
• Excellent writing abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective and current students, and alumni.
• Execute outbound marketing campaigns and social media engagement.
• Oversee event planning and administrative duties.

Skills

Community management experience

Social media management

Organizational skills

Writing abilities

Quick learner

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 St. Louis 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.