Temp Community Experience Lead - Bay Area & Midwest

The University of Chicago; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Community Experience Manager for the Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco. This role blends in-space operations, user management, and programming coordination to connect Midwest innovation with the Bay Area ecosystem.

You will manage daily space usage, coordinate events, and support relationship-building with startups, faculty, students and partners while translating strategic guidance into practical operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Background in community-building, program coordination or event management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming, high-touch contact for visitors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Shape and maintain in-space experience and culture.
• Oversee user management and event hosting logistics.
• Provide input on policies, guidelines, and communications to users.
• Support interns and day-to-day space readiness.
• Coordinate event calendars, logistics, and vendor needs.
• Build relationships with startups, faculty, students and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Independent

Event management

Community building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Community Experience Manager for the Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco. This role blends in-space operations, user management, and programming coordination to connect Midwest innovation with the Bay Area ecosystem.

You will manage daily space usage, coordinate events, and support relationship-building with startups, faculty, students and partners while translating strategic guidance into practical operations.