Events & Community Manager, Austin

Rho•Austin, TX

8d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rho is seeking a dynamic Events & Community Manager to establish Rho as the go-to banking platform for startup founders. This role involves spearheading Rho's presence in the Austin startup ecosystem and cultivating meaningful relationships within the Texas VC and founder community. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder with strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilities, passionate about creating spaces for connection and growth. This role focuses on building authentic relationships through various interactions, requiring fluency in startup language and operational/investment knowledge to build credibility. Understanding the market's rhythm, including founder activity and gathering places, is crucial.

Requirements

5-7 years of hands-on experience building and scaling engaged professional communities, with demonstrated success in growing membership and driving meaningful engagement metrics year over year.
Strong existing network within the Austin and broader Texas startup ecosystem, including established relationships with founders, operators, VCs, and other key ecosystem players.
A "boots on the ground" mentality and a proven ability to become ubiquitous in a market quickly, meeting people at scale and turning connections into community.
Deep understanding of startup ecosystem dynamics, terminology, and founder/operator needs across different stages.
Ability to create targeted programming that delivers genuine value to both established and emerging founders.
Strong sense of taste for events and community initiatives that resonate in the startup ecosystem with the founder audience.
Track record of establishing strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and community champions to amplify reach and impact.
Data-driven approach to community building with experience setting and tracking relevant KPIs, running experiments, and using insights to optimize community initiatives.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the proven ability to connect authentically with diverse community members both online and in-person.
Background working at a high-growth startup, VC firm, or scaleup in a community, marketing, or ecosystem role.
Prior experience building communities specifically for B2B SaaS, fintech, or enterprise software companies.

Nice To Haves

Active social media presence and personal brand within the startup ecosystem, particularly on platforms like Twitter/X and LinkedIn where the community gathers.

Responsibilities

Build and execute a comprehensive events roadmap tailored to Austin's distinct founder audiences, including curated dinners, intimate gatherings, and creative formats like workouts, wellness, and social events.
Manage event budgets and track program success metrics.
Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets to create a network that generates qualified customer leads.
Own end-to-end event planning and execution, including establishing Rho's presence with at least one major anchor event in the market.
Implement scalable systems to maintain quality as programs grow.
Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations to expand Rho's reach.
Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events to strengthen brand loyalty.
Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships to position Rho as the go-to banking platform for founders and displace incumbents.