Community Manager

As the Community Manager, you will be the face of DefectDojo for our thousands of users, driving engagement with consistent interaction and compelling content. You'll manage communications, organize virtual and in-person meetups, and develop strategies to grow and retain our community. This role is pivotal in shaping the culture of our community, ensuring a positive experience, and aligning community efforts with our overall business goals. It requires creative problem solving skills to come up with initiatives and resolutions. 

You should have an entrepreneurial mindset focused on outcomes and enjoy a start-up environment.

Who we Are

DefectDojo is the open-source pioneer of DevSecOps, Unified Vulnerability Management, and ASPM. DefectDojo eliminates the repetitive and mundane tasks security professionals hate doing. Further, DefectDojo is the platform and product that enables scalable security through DevSecOps. DefectDojo integrates with 180+ security tools and counting. We have a vibrant and active open source community. We also have a Pro Edition for those who are looking to achieve security automation and actionable insights with the smallest lift possible.

Title of the Role

Community Manager

Summary of the Role

We’re looking for a passionate community leader to help us provide the best open-source experience possible for our community. Reporting to our Chief Marketing Officer, duties of this role include: 

• Managing, hosting, creating and scheduling online and in-person events for the community.
• Directing new-comers to the right resources to help them get started.
• Escalating inside the company when there are issues in open-source.
• Serving as an advocate and pillar for our open-source community.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Experience managing or participating in an open-source community
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Familiarity with peer review sites (G2,etc.)
• Understanding of community-building strategies.
• Experience with content creation, social media management, or customer service.

Desired Experience

• Ability to understand technical topics in programming to communicate with community members regarding technical feedback or issues.
• 2-5 years experience in a community management role. Start-up preferred.
• Experience developing and executing large-scale community engagement programs, both online and offline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Proficiency in community management tools and platforms.