Community Builder - UAE
TLDR
Drive platform adoption and foster community loyalty by connecting with key local freelancers and executing engaging programs and events.
Strategic community building: Take full ownership of scaling a high-quality ecosystem by engaging top-tier freelancers ; you will attract and nurture these key profiles through events, content, portfolio management and 1:1 interactions from calls to business lunches to transform them into a powerful network of brand advocates.
Local Expert Engagement & Content: Design and execute a "must-attend" event roadmap and high-value content strategy (newsletters, articles) tailored to the UAE; your mission is to activate the community and ensure Malt is the heartbeat of the local freelance scene.
Business Alignment & Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the vital bridge between global programs and local Sales goals; you will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure every community initiative is perfectly synchronized with our business objectives and fuels local revenue.
Background & Expertise: Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications with 3+ years of experience in Sales, Project manager or similar.
Regional Expertise: You have a proven track record with 5 years of experience in the Middle East (ideally in the UAE), with a deep understanding of the local market dynamics and cultural nuances.
Business Driven: You act with a growth mindset, ensuring all community initiatives align with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI.
Project Management Mastery: You possess high-level expertise in end-to-end project management, from conceptualizing large-scale events to executing complex communication plans.
Ownership & Proactivity: You are a highly organized self-starter who works in total autonomy, taking full responsibility for your perimeter while acting as a force of proposition to innovate and suggest strategic improvements.
Freelancer Relations: You have a deep sense of service and a natural talent for building strong, professional relationships with freelancers, acting as their dedicated partner.
Communication Skills: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting compelling narratives across various channels.
Languages: Professional fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is a significant advantage.
First call with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Esra, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)
Track Record Interview to discuss your experience and the role in more detail. (60 minutes)
Case study with two of our managers. (30 min presentation, 30 min interview)
Final interview with a C-level and Global Head of community executive to discuss Malt’s long-term vision
We will invite you in our Dubaï office to meet with the team!
Benefits
Education Stipend
If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to your career, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.
Health Insurance
Private health insurance: Rewarded for healthy living.
Sabbatical leave
1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.
Remote-Friendly
Hybrid remote policy - 3 days office / 2 days home-office.
Malt is a freelance marketplace that connects talented freelancers with companies across Europe, facilitating seamless project-based work. By combining technology with a human-centered approach, Malt simplifies the process of finding and managing freelance talent, making it easier for companies to engage skilled professionals.
- Founded
- Founded 2013
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Total raised
- $36M raised