Community Manager @ Radical Ventures in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Radical Ventures in San Francisco seeks a Community Manager to enhance our engagement with AI industry leaders and nurture the Radical AI Founders Masterclass Community. The role involves designing programming, fostering peer connections, and supporting events in key AI hubs.

Candidates should have 3-5 years in community management, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and be passionate about AI. Join us in shaping the future of the AI community!

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in community management, event planning, or ecosystem development.
• Proven track record in developing and managing large-scale communities.
• Strong organizational skills with experience planning events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Curiosity about AI advancements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of flagship programming and manage community engagement.
• Coordinate with teams to align community initiatives with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain a peer-to-peer network for portfolio founders.

Skills

Community Building Expertise

Event Execution

Communication Skills

Tech Savvy

Collaborative Mindset

Autonomy & Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Slack

Discord

MailChimp

Affinity

Job description

Community Manager, Radical Ventures

Full-time, San Francisco

Radical Ventures is seeking a Community Manager to join our growing team of AI and startup specialists. As Radical's Community Manager, you will play a central role in defining our engagement with AI industry leaders, academia, and startup ecosystems. Your primary focus will be nurturing and expanding the Radical AI Founders Masterclass Community—a global network of 2,000+ researchers and alumni. You will design year-round programming, foster peer-to-peer connections, and drive engagement to solidify Radical’s position as a leader in the AI community. Additionally, you will support Radical’s events in key AI hubs, building programs to connect key AI founders with the Radical investment team.

Responsibilities

1) Radical AI Founders Masterclass Community

• Support delivery of October flagship programming, including driving participation, onboarding new community members, assisting with delivery of livestream speaker series
• Oversee the Radical AI Founders Masterclass Community, ensuring active participation and value delivery through curated content, discussions, and resources.
• Develop and execute a year-round engagement strategy, including virtual events, workshops, and mentorship programs.
• Monitor community health metrics (participation, satisfaction, growth) and adjust strategies to optimize engagement.
• Foster relationships with members to identify advocates, thought leaders, and collaboration opportunities.
• Manage community Slack channel and leverage other digital tools to scale and maintain community engagement.
• Plan and manage local and global meet-ups, roundtables, and networking events for community members
• Amplify community achievements and stories across Radical’s content channels.

2) Events & Ecosystem Building

• Work closely with Radical’s Velocity Operations, Marketing, and Investment teams to align community initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Support Radical events in priority AI ecosystems (e.g., Bay Area, Toronto, New York and London), coordinating with Radical investors and partners to create compelling dinners and talks.
• Identify partnerships with academic institutions, industry groups, and AI influencers to expand Radical’s community reach.

3) Peer-to-Peer Network Development

• Build and maintain a peer-to-peer network for Radical’s portfolio founders and functional leaders (marketing, GTM, product, talent) to share insights and best practices.
• Create forums, Slack channels, or other platforms to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5+ years in community management, event planning, or ecosystem development, preferably within tech, venture capital, or AI sectors.
• Community Building Expertise: Proven track record in developing and managing large-scale communities and driving engagement through creative programming.
• Event Execution: Strong organizational skills with experience planning virtual and in-person events.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; adept at crafting compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with community platforms (e.g., Slack, Discord, MailChimp), CRM tools (e.g., Affinity), and analytics software.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Passion for AI: Curiosity about AI advancements and a genuine interest in supporting AI innovators.
• Autonomy & Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience; advanced degrees or certifications in community management or related fields are a plus.

Why Radical Ventures

Radical Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in people applying artificial intelligence to shape the future of how we live, work, and play. From healthcare and financial services to infrastructure and manufacturing, Radical partners with entrepreneurs who understand the transformational power of AI. Learn more about our portfolio companies at www.radical.vc.

Who We Are

Radical Ventures is committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering the next generation of AI leaders. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and initiative are celebrated.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your community-building experience to [e-mail] with the subject line: "Community Manager - [Your Full Name]".

Radical Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.