We are seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Lead to foster a vibrant startup community within a specific hub. In this role, you will be the driving force behind engaging diverse stakeholders, organizing impactful events, and building strong relationships. You will also collaborate closely with Community Engagement Leads from other hubs, identifying and leveraging synergies to ensure a cohesive and impactful national ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities (Hub-Specific) :
- Community Building : Drive active engagement within your hub by connecting startups, mentors, student bodies, corporates, and other key ecosystem players.
- Event Management : Organize and execute engaging workshops, meetups, forums, and hackathons specifically tailored to the unique needs of your hub.
- Success Stories : Proactively identify and highlight impactful startup journeys and achievements within your hub, amplifying their visibility.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Build and meticulously maintain strong relationships with mentors, corporates, and government bodies to enhance the overall ecosystem offerings in your region.
- Local Collaboration : Facilitate strategic partnerships with local universities, incubators, accelerators, and corporates to strengthen the hub's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Secondary Responsibilities (Cross-Hub Collaboration) :
Knowledge Sharing : Work collaboratively with Community Engagement Leads from other hubs to share best practices, exchange insights, and align efforts for greater efficiency.Cross-Hub Initiatives : Collaborate on multi-hub forums, events, or campaigns designed to address shared challenges and capitalize on broader opportunities.National Impact : Contribute valuable insights and recommendations to ensure strong alignment between hub-level efforts and the overarching national ecosystem goals.Qualifications
Experience : Proven experience in community engagement, ecosystem building, or event management .Relationship Building : Demonstrated ability to build and manage strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including startups, mentors, corporates, and government agencies.Event Execution : Proven success in organizing impactful events and workshops.Communication : Strong communication and storytelling skills to effectively highlight startup and ecosystem achievements.Collaboration : A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple hubs and teams.Key Shared Skills Across All Roles
Passion for entrepreneurship and ecosystem building.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on execution and impact.Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.Flexibility to adapt and operate effectively across multiple geographies.Skills Required
community building, Event Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Sharing, Communication Skills, Storytelling