Community Manager

The Community Manager sits at the heart of People Powered’s mission to expand people’s power to make government decisions around the world. Come join us at the center of a dynamic global movement, where participatory democracy grows through a strong, connected network of peers. In this role, you will grow the collective power of organizations, government practitioners, researchers, and advocates advancing participatory democracy. You will support our global community of members to strengthen capacity, coordinate priorities, and tackle shared challenges, so that the community can better launch, improve, and expand participatory democracy programs.

This role is ideal for a collaborative, globally-minded community builder who is energized by working across cultures and political realities, and who  excels at growing stronger, more connected, more impactful membership communities.

This full-time position reports to the Co-Executive Director and works closely with our staff and members. You can find out more about our member community here. 

Responsibilities

Member Engagement (30%)

• Member activities: Develop and deliver member workshops, events, and activities (mostly virtual) that strengthen our community’s knowledge, skills, and relationships; co-create resources and programs; make collective decisions; and raise funding and support for shared priorities. 
• Member support: Provide ongoing support to members in a way that meets their needs and priorities, in collaboration with other staff and partners
• Learning: Gather member feedback and use insights to continuously improve community experience and impact.
• Systems: Maintain and improve member records and documentation.

Community Strategy and Growth (20%)

• Strategy: Coordinate the cultivation and community growth strategy with the Membership Committee and other key staff. Collaborate with staff to align member activities with People Powered’s programmatic work.
• Outreach: Recruit and attract new members, to grow and diversify the membership across regions and sectors.
• Onboarding: Manage and improve member application and onboarding processes, so that new members are welcomed, informed, and engaged.

Governance (20%)

• Member decision-making: Plan and manage collective governance and decision-making systems, building on existing processes to engage members in making key organizational decisions. 

Communications (20%)

• Member communication: Coordinate member communication channels, including WhatsApp and email. 
• Content development: Create content for our blog, newsletter, website, social media and other digital channels, to promote member activities and resources.

Organizational Management and General (10%)

• Participate in organization-wide meetings, retreats, and other activities. Contribute and review content, provide feedback on plans and proposals, and have fun with our team!

Essential

• At least 3 years experience in managing membership communities, networks or alliances at the international level
• Proven ability to engage and grow a network of organizations and individuals 
• Strong community organizing and relationship building skills 
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with people and organizations from diverse global regions and work in their service, being mindful about cultural differences and power-dynamics 
• Passion for and an intermediate understanding of participatory democracy, community empowerment, and equity. Alignment with the People Powered mission and values
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex information in clear, compelling, and accessible ways that translate well across languages and contexts.
• Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability and desire to collaborate with people from diverse cultures
• Strong project management and organizational skills, ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and deliverables, including familiarity with project and task management systems (for example, Asana, Airtable) and Google Workspace products (or similar)
• A flexible and growth-oriented mindset

Desirable

• Proficiency in another language, such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus
• Experience working remotely in a virtual setting and across multiple time zones
• Experience working with participatory democracy, civic engagement, or related fields

We understand that there are a wide variety of paths toward the skills necessary for the position. As such, there are no formal educational requirements, as long as the applicant can demonstrate proficiency with the desired skills. We do, however, value experience gained through educational programs.

You will join a supportive, culturally diverse and highly committed team. We are based all around the world, with the majority of us speaking English as a second language. We are grounded in our core values of collaboration, equity, inclusion, learning, and problem-solving. All of us participate actively in organizational planning and decision-making, including through in-person convenings and retreats. We prioritize the well-being and growth of our people, with an emphasis on learning and development and democratic participation in the workplace and in our member-led community. You can read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion here and you can also check out our team and board members here. 

Salary: 

• $82,000 - $90,000 USD annual salary adjusted for local cost of living. The salary advertised is for locations with the highest cost of living globally and may differ based on the candidate’s city and country, as well as years of experience and additional skills (for example languages). 

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• 3% pension contribution
• 3 weeks of organization-wide breaks per year (in August and December)
• 27 days of paid time off (15 vacation days, 12 floating holidays)
• 7 days professional development leave per year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave
• 1 month fully paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
• Opportunity to travel and collaborate with our members and partners at annual in-person events

Employment type

• This is a full-time salaried position based on a 40-hour working week

Location

• This is a fully remote position and we welcome applicants from anywhere in the world, with a focus on our priority regions (Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe). 

Desired start date: 

• March-April 2026. Dates can be flexible depending on the right candidate.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following: 

1. Cover letter explaining your relevant experience and interest in the position (700 - 800 words maximum)
2. Resume / CV (please keep this to 1 - 2 pages maximum)
3. Answers to the questions on the application form

People Powered is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to building a team that represents the diversity of the communities we support. We especially encourage applications from women and gender non-conforming individuals; people from ethnic, national, or racial minorities; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse; people from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, and those with lived experience of the issues we are trying to address.

Application Process

People Powered has a hiring committee of at least 3 people for each advertised job role and a 2 stage interview process, with a take-home assignment usually before the second stage interview. We provide a small stipend to compensate applicants for the time spent on home assignments. We ask for 2 references from shortlisted candidates. All interviews will be held online.

We value diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process. Please make sure to include these in your application. 

AI Disclaimer

We can appreciate the use of AI in making the job hunt easier for everyone. To help aid your application for this role, here is what we consider acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in applying for this position, according to our own AI Policy. 

Acceptable AI Use

• Enhancing written applications: AI can be used to improve grammar, structure, and clarity of written content
• Refining language and structure: AI can help applicants structure their responses, find synonyms, and improve the overall flow of their application. 
• Generating ideas and examples: AI can provide suggestions for structuring answers or finding examples to illustrate skills, but the content should be personalized with the applicant's own experiences. 

Unacceptable AI Use

• Fabricating experiences or skills: Using AI to invent information or claim expertise in areas where the applicant has no experience is unethical and can lead to disqualification. 
• Submitting AI-generated content without personalization: Applications that are entirely AI-generated and lack personal insights or examples are unlikely to be successful. 
• Using AI during assessments or interviews: AI should not be used to provide answers during any stage of the selection process that involves assessments or interviews.

Deadline:  February 6, 2026

For more information, visit peoplepowered.org.