Marketing Manager - Events & Community (Part Time)

Part-Time Marketing Manager – Events & Community (Contract)
Location : San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly)
Schedule : Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)
Duration : 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Overview
We are seeking an experienced part-time Marketing Manager to support a high-growth startup and venture ecosystem program focused on community engagement, events, and strategic marketing initiatives. This role will serve as the primary execution lead across founder community programming, event activations, and operational marketing support during a maternity leave coverage period.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience working with startup founders, venture capital communities, or B2B technology ecosystems.

What You’ll Do
Events & Campaign Execution
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of events including executive dinners, founder gatherings, conferences, and large-scale activations
Coordinate logistics, timelines, invitations, registration management, and onsite event support
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and external partners to drive successful event outcomes
Support industry event activations and integrated marketing initiatives tied to broader growth campaigns
Coordinate campaign elements including email, social, and event-related marketing support
Community Management
Manage and grow a Slack-based founder and operator community
Own community engagement strategy including content calendars, announcements, programming, and moderation
Coordinate monthly office hours, networking opportunities, and virtual community events
Develop and publish community content, resources, and event communications
Track engagement metrics and maintain visibility into community growth and activity
Operations & Reporting
Maintain campaign, registration, and engagement tracking processes
Prepare weekly updates and reporting across events, partnerships, and community initiatives
Support forecasting, quarterly business reviews, and operational improvements
Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal oversight
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies where needed

Qualifications
5–12 years of experience in B2B marketing, events, community management, startup programs, or ecosystem marketing
Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
Experience executing events such as conferences, executive dinners, networking events, or marketing activations
Excellent written communication and content development abilities
Experience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Slack and Google Workspace
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment while managing multiple priorities

Preferred Experience
Startup, venture capital, accelerator, or founder ecosystem experience
Community management experience (Slack or similar platforms)
Experience supporting executive xsgimln audiences including founders, investors, or C-suite leaders
Background in field marketing, ecosystem marketing, startup programs, or founder community engagement
Experience within B2B technology environments

Additional Details
Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in San Francisco
Must be available to support occasional evening events during major conferences and activations
Pacific Time preferred with flexibility for occasional East Coast meetings
This is a maternity leave coverage role supporting an established program with existing processes and stakeholder relationships

Interview Process
Initial 30-minute phone screen
Work sample or portfolio review for selected candidates (examples may include writing samples, presentation decks, or event recaps)
Two additional 30-minute interviews

If you’re passionate about building founder communities, executing high-impact events, and supporting innovative startup ecosystems, we’d love to hear from you.