Community Manager

DESIGNATION Labs

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

DESIGNATION is a full-time, full-immersion, full-stack design bootcamp. Over 12 weeks, students learn digital design, front-end development and user experience (UX), and build their portfolios by working with live clients on real world projects.

We are looking for a high-energy community and social media specialist to join our community team in our Chicago office!

Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Director of Communications and Admissions to engage our community of prospective and current students, and alumni
  • Planning and executing outbound marketing campaigns and social media engagement
  • Be hands-on and a key player in the DESIGNATION community of design students, alumni, instructors, and companies
  • Foster online engagement
  • Coordinate with the Director of Communications and Admissions and related marketing team members
  • Manage event planning, guest speaker scheduling, classroom/office supplies, and other administrative duties
  • Assist DESIGNATION team members by wearing different hats
  • Minimum of 2-3 years community management experience (more experience valued)
  • Quick learner with desire to learn new tools and techniques
  • Ideal candidate has experience handling social media presence
  • Desire to help create the richest and best experience possible for DESIGNATION students
  • Excellent writing abilities and attention to detail
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Eager to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
  • Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Comfort with fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves work environment
  • Love of good design and education a huge plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage community engagement, social media, events, and support marketing efforts in Chicago.

Job title

Community Manager

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, US; on-site with remote options

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social mediacommunity managementwritingorganization

Preferred skills

designeducation

Specializations

social mediacommunity engagementevent planningmarketing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City