Senior Community Manager

About the role

TEDxMaitama is seeking a passionate Senior Community Manager to lead the growth and engagement of its vibrant community of thinkers, innovators, and changemakers. This remote, volunteer position will shape strategies that connect attendees, speakers, partners, and volunteers across digital and physical touchpoints.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute community growth strategies across online and offline channels.
• Organise networking sessions, meet‑ups, webinars, workshops and salon events throughout the year.
• Manage and moderate online communities on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram and other relevant platforms.
• Develop engagement campaigns, monitor sentiment and respond to feedback.
• Build and nurture relationships with sponsors, universities, innovation hubs, entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers.
• Recruit, onboard, train and support community ambassadors and volunteers.

Required profile

• Proven experience in community building and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for ideas, innovation and social impact.

Required skills

• LinkedIn
• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Facebook
• Instagram

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a leading African ideas platform.
• Exposure to a global network of thought leaders and innovators.
• Volunteer experience that enhances leadership and community‑management expertise.