Rho
Events & Community Manager, Austin
Austin
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 15 days ago
Communication
About the role
- Most importantly, they should be deeply passionate about creating spaces for meaningful connection and collective growth within the startup ecosystem.
- You'll also need to know the rhythm of this market: when founders are around and when they're not, where they actually gather, and which amplifiers put Rho in front of the most people the fastest.
Responsibilities
- Community Building: Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets. Create a network that generates qualified customer leads.
- Program Excellence: 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.
- Partnership Development: Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations, including the ecosystem amplifiers that reach the widest founder and investor audiences (e.g., Capital Factory and leading local accelerators).
- Create opportunities that expand Rho's reach.
- Brand Ambassador: Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships that position us as the go-to banking platform for founders and displace the entrenched incumbents.
- Manage budget and track program success metrics.
- 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, including the ecosystem amplifiers that reach the widest founder and investor audiences (e.g., Capital Factory and leading local accelerators).
- You'll need to speak the language of startups fluently, bringing enough operational and investment knowledge to earn credibility and build meaningful relationships with seasoned operators and investors.
Requirements
- 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
- Track record of establishing strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and community champions to amplify reach and impact
- 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 that can be leveraged for partnerships and programming
- Deep understanding of startup ecosystem dynamics, terminology, and founder/operator needs across different stages, with the 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
- 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
- Our people are our most valuable asset. The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000. Title and base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, healthcare benefits and paid time off.
- Diversity is a core value at Rho. We're passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho'ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Nice to have
- Active social media presence and personal brand within the startup ecosystem, particularly on platforms like Twitter/X and LinkedIn where the community gathers, is a plus
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000.
Benefits
- They should combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities, bringing both the vision to develop ambitious community initiatives and the operational excellence to bring them to life.
Company info
- Rho is the modern banking platform built for startups.
- Open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books - all in one connected platform backed by real human support.
- Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events that strengthen brand loyalty.
- Customer Engagement: Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events that strengthen brand loyalty.
This listing is sourced directly from Rho's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.