Senior Community Manager, dbt Labs

• 5+ years of experience in community management or program management within a global or distributed team environment
• Demonstrated experience managing a global meetup or user group program
• Deep understanding of community dynamics and how to cultivate trust, belonging, and shared purpose
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance structure and flexibility across multiple timezones
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a knack for storytelling, clarity, and empathy
• Experience using community platforms and analytics tools (e.g., meetup.com, Bevy, Slack, Common Room) to track engagement and identify growth opportunities
• Data-informed decision making, including setting KPIs, measuring impact, and reporting outcomes
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build relationships across marketing, partner, and product teams
• Cultural fluency and sensitivity to local differences in communication and engagement styles
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy in complex situations
• Budget management experience, prioritizing investments that deliver meaningful value
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments

Desirable

• We're looking for a new team member to join our dbt community team—a group of passionate community builders dedicated to empowering data practitioners worldwide
• In this role, you'll own and grow our meetup program of 70+ chapters, supporting our vibrant global community
• We're seeking someone who loves engaging with professionals, supporting their learning journey, and building alongside them
• You'll create meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and empower community members to share knowledge and best practices
• Our community drives innovation, accelerates career development, and helps members reach their full potential. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data practitioners connect, learn, and grow together across the globe
• Oversee day-to-day management and support of the dbt meetup program, including onboarding, training, and communication
• Empower and coach organizers to plan, promote, and host impactful meetups
• Support organizers in developing content strategies for their meetups, including suggesting event themes, identifying potential speakers, and providing training materials
• Build scalable systems, resources, and toolkits to help organizers run effective events
• Partner with other community program owners to align efforts across the dbt community ecosystem
• Manage and allocate the program budget efficiently
• Create and maintain a global community events calendar in collaboration with stakeholders
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics aligned with strategic company priorities
• Collaborate with internal teams to amplify local stories and integrate community insights into broader initiatives
• Manage crisis situations, including code of conduct violations, organizer conflicts, and event safety concerns
• Recruit new organizers, especially in underserved regions, and plan for organizer transitions
• Manage relationships with local or regional sponsors
• Manage tools for event registration, communications, and member engagement
• Create systems to recognize and reward active organizers and community contributors

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner (30 Mins)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (60 Mins)
• Team Interviews ( 3 rounds, 45 Mins each)
• Final Leadership Interview (30 Mins)