Specialist, Community

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead community-building and partnerships efforts to grow BrainStation's professional network by engaging AI/Data/Design/Marketing/Product audiences, planning events, and nurturing alumni and advocates into long-term relationships.

  • Growth & Community Ownership: Collaborate with Growth, Sales, and cross-functional teams to generate new relationships and deepen existing ones.
  • Events & Engagement: Plan and execute world-class events that showcase BrainStation and create meaningful experiences for the community.
  • Alumni & Advocacy: Cultivate stakeholders and advocates to drive long-term community growth and positive brand impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Growth and Sales teams to strategically engage professionals and organizations across AI, Data, Design, Marketing, and Product—working through BrainStation's database and outreach tools to unlock new relationships and deepen existing ones
  • Strengthen company-level and individual connections through thoughtful, high-impact engagement that reflects BrainStation's position as a leader in digital education
  • Stay deeply attuned to the tech and innovation landscape in NYC—tracking key conferences, summits, and community moments—and leverage BrainStation's brand presence to engage relevant audiences and spark new conversations
  • Support the planning and execution of world-class events that showcase our offerings and create meaningful experiences for our community
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure outreach strategies are targeted, measurable, and aligned with team goals
  • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, alumni, and advocates to drive long-term community growth and impact
  • Contribute to a high-performance team culture that prioritizes results, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering best-in-class experiences

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1–3 years of professional experience in marketing, partnerships, business development, or community-related roles
  • A strong communicator who's energized by meeting new people and making authentic connections
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working across communication channels—phone, email, video, and in-person
  • Enthusiastic about learning new tools and processes
  • Experience working with CRM or outreach tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach) is an asset
  • Passion for community-building, education, and creating positive experiences

Benefits

  • Mentorship Program
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
  • Retirement Planning
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Work from Home Flexibility
  • Service Recognition Programs
  • Socials, Outings & Retreats
  • Culture of Learning & Development

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

  • Mentorship Program
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
  • Retirement Planning
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Work from Home Flexibility
  • Service Recognition Programs
  • Socials, Outings & Retreats
  • Culture of Learning & Development

BrainStation

BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Established in 2012, BrainStation works with instructors from the most innovative brands to develop and deliver cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered professionals and some of the largest corporations in the world. Courses are offered online and in person from our stunning campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto and Vancouver.

Founded in 2012
New York, New York, USA
762 employees (214 in marketing)