Community / Event Manager

What you will be doing

We are seeking a Community & Event Manager to lead our event program and establish a strong community presence at our Berlin office. This role focuses on two key areas: planning, hosting, and promoting high-quality events for Kambria and Berlin Bytes, and developing a program for external partner events to utilize our space and connect with the local Berlin ecosystem. You will also work closely with our RevOps team to build partnerships and manage our office as a local venue for rentals. 
 
Key Responsibilities:
I. Strategic Events for Kambria & Berlin Bytes (Sales & Marketing Focus) 

• Manage the full lifecycle of events(on-site, off-site, in-person, and online) designed to promote Kambria’s and Berlin Bytes’ products and services to key audiences across Germany.
  • Lead all eventlogistics, including AV/tech setup, registration, catering, security, access management, and post-event cleaning, to ensure smooth execution.
  • Host events effectively, including welcoming attendees, emceeing, managing event flow and timing, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a positive attendee experience.
  • Handle post-event activities, such as sending thank-you notes, collecting feedback, updating CRM records, and reporting on event performance and metrics.
  • Manage event budgets,identifyand explore sponsorship opportunities, andmaintainstrong vendor relationships to ensure cost-efficiency and quality.
• Identifyand evaluate external industry eventsfor team participation, securing speaking slots or passes, coordinating team attendance, preparation, and follow-up.
• Develop and execute co-marketing initiativeswith theRevOpsteam to grow event attendance and partnerships. This includes outreach to local ecosystems (accelerators, VCs, universities), managing email and social campaigns, and preparing media kits.

II. Berlin Office Community & Venue Management (Partner & Rental Events Focus) 

• Develop and manage a program of onsite partner events(e.g., meetups, roundtables, workshops, executive briefings) hosted at our Berlin office, frominitialinquiry to post-event review.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external organizers and speakersfor all onsite events, providing support frominitialscoping through day-of execution and wrap-up.
• Build partnerships with relevant Berlin-based communities, startups, VCs, and associations, seeking opportunities for co-hosted events that support our brand and connect with local groups.
• Oversee our Berlin office venue operations and rentals, managing rental packages/rate cards, handling tours and bookings, and processing all related documentation (contracts, invoicing).

We need you to have

Must-Haves 

• 3–5 years of event and/or community management (ideally in a B2B or tech environment), including on-site venue hosting or comparable experience from adjacent roles.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Proven end-to-end delivery of professional events (50-100+ attendees) on time and within budget.
• Strong project management and operations skills; ability to juggle multiple timelines and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident and polished host/emcee.
• Client-facing presence with strong relationship-building and vendor negotiation skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite/Luma), AV/streaming basics, and venue operations.
• Experience creating event marketing assets and coordinating co-marketing (web, email, social, listings).
• Comfort with CRM and basic reporting; data-driven approach to tracking performance and feedback.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends; ability to handle the physical aspects of event setup.

Nice-to-Haves 

• Background in AI, SaaS, or innovation ecosystems; strong local network within Berlin.
• Experience promoting/renting event spaces or managing a venue; consultative sales skills.
• Proficiencywith tools like HubSpot, Jira,Webflow, and simple automations.
• Design and content skills (Canva/Adobe/Figma, copywriting, basic photo/video).
• Knowledge of safety, accessibility, and event compliance; relevant certifications (e.g., first aid).
• Experience designing sponsorship packages and fulfilling partner benefits.

Benefits

• Office located directly at Backfabrik.  
• Home Office: We are a team and value the personal face-to-face interaction. Therefore, we prefer our team to come into our office around 2-3 days per week. You will have a full-time desk available for you in case you want to come in every day. Occasional Workations are of course fine!
• Gym membership partial coverage.
• Subsidised BVG job ticket.
• Company Pension scheme.

 
The usual perks 

• MacBook Pro, Double 4k Screen Setup.
• Company Day and Party once a quarter.
• Coffee/Tea option optimised for quantity and quality.
• Snacks and fruits.
• Team lunch and breakfast once a week.
• Dog friendly office.

 
Job Practical Details 

• Location: Berlin
• Commitment: Fulltime (also possible 32h/week)
• Level: Mid
• Salary: 35-42k (depends on experience/commitment)
• Holidays: 27 days per year

 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to launch and lead a dual-focused event programme, directly impacting our business goals and strengthening our presence within the Berlin innovation ecosystem. You’ll develop effective event schedules, enhance our event delivery standards, and establish our Berlin office as a reliable location for meetups, workshops, and executive gatherings – working closely with the founders to prioritize and deliver events that advance the business and build community connections. 

We're excited to meet you! 
 
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Please note, while we do appreciate the time and effort you have invested into applying for our position, we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates due to the sheer volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your understanding.