Community Manager, Orange County (South)

Yelp, Inc•Orange County, CA

5d•$67,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Orange County South Community Manager is a full-time Yelp employee who works from home or anywhere in their metro area with WiFi. The role represents Yelp in southern Orange County, builds relationships with local businesses and organizations, and supports a community of local Yelp users and Yelp Elite Squad members. It combines event planning, social media management, marketing, and local community engagement to highlight local businesses and strengthen Yelp’s presence in the region. The Community Manager plans and hosts events for local users and Elite members, develops business partnerships and event sponsorships, supports Elite members through engagement and communications, and curates local business collections for the Local Yelp newsletter. The role also manages Yelp’s regional Instagram presence, including writing copy and creating or editing visual and video content. The position requires residence in one of the listed southern Orange County cities, reliable transportation options, and compliance with Yelp Elite eligibility and membership rules. Community Managers may not accept compensation in exchange for promoting a company’s goods or services.

Requirements

Be a local expert on southern Orange County.
Have at least 3 years of professional experience in event planning, social media management, and/or marketing.
Be willing to approach and connect with business owners to build relationships and inspire collaboration on Yelp’s behalf.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Thrive in an autonomous environment and be able to manage your schedule.
Be energized by creative freedom.
Be able to lift 10 pounds without assistance.
Live in one of the following southern Orange County cities: Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Foothill Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, or San Clemente.
Be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation options.
Submit a cover letter describing interest in Yelp and suitability for the role, and share a recent local business supported.
Meet Yelp Elite Squad eligibility requirements and comply with the Elite Terms of Membership.
Do not accept compensation in exchange for promoting a company’s goods or services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

Represent Yelp in the region by attending local events and building connections with local business owners.
Conceptualize, plan, and execute Yelp events in the region.
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses, including businesses that sponsor events.
Support the Yelp Elite Squad by answering questions, engaging with member content on Yelp, and sharing local updates.
Research and curate local business collections for the Local Yelp newsletter.
Build relationships and partnerships with local organizations to reach new audiences.
Manage the day-to-day curation and growth of Yelp’s regional Instagram presence, including copywriting and visual asset creation using Canva and/or video curation and editing.
Comply with Yelp Elite Squad eligibility requirements and Elite Terms of Membership.
Avoid conflicts of interest by not accepting compensation in exchange for promoting businesses’ goods or services.

Benefits

Full medical, vision, and dental coverage effective the first day.
15 days of PTO, with accrual beginning on the hire date and increases after 2+ years of tenure.
12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave.
Monthly wellness subsidy.
Work-from-home reimbursement.
Flexible spending account.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
May be offered a bonus.