Temporary Community Experience Manager

Job Summary

The Community Experience Manager helps make the Third Coast Foundry a vibrant, well‑connected hub for Midwest innovation in the Bay Area. This role combines in‑space operations and user management with programming coordination and relationship building to support the Foundry’s mission, oversee user experience, and connect participants with the broader Bay Area ecosystem.
Responsibilities

Serve as a welcoming and high‑touch point of contact for key visitors, partners, and University stakeholders.
Shape and maintain overall in‑space experience and culture.
Oversee user management, including room prioritization, event host guidance, and conflict resolution.
Provide input on and help refine policies, guidelines, and communications to users.
Manage interns working at the Third Coast Foundry.
Ensure day‑to‑day operational readiness of the space (signage, calendars, partner visits).
Serve as point of contact with building management and security for facilities needs.
Translate strategic guidance from University leadership into practical operations and user‑facing processes.
Coordinate weekly and long‑term event calendars with building staff.
Plan event logistics and execution (meetings, receptions, partner gatherings, programming) and oversee set‑up and takedown of furniture and equipment.
Support recurring programming aligned with Third Coast Foundry goals.
Build relationships with users (startups, faculty, students, partners) and understand their needs.
Act as a connector between Midwest university stakeholders and Bay Area entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.
Maintain contact lists, partner profiles, and basic CRM tracking for ongoing engagement.
Provide leadership with updates on space usage, user feedback, and emerging opportunities or issues.
Collaborate on reporting regarding metrics and use of Third Coast Foundry.
Develop strategies to advance communications to users and ecosystem partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies

Strong interest in university innovation, entrepreneurship, or Midwest/Bay Area ecosystems.
Ability to operate independently, problem‑solve, and exercise judgment while representing institutional interests professionally.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including founders, investors, faculty, and alumni.
Understanding and application of community‑building, program coordination, or event management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple threads simultaneously.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in community‑building, program coordination, event management, or a similar professional field.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Part‑time position (~18hours per week, typically two days per week). Temporary appointment. Occasional manual labor, including overseeing and guiding event set‑up and takedown of furniture and equipment, and providing hands‑on support when necessary.
Pay and Benefits

Hourly rate: $40.00–$50.00 (Hourly Pay Rate, Non‑Exempt). Benefits: Not applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. An individual’s convictions are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

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