Community & Engagement Manager

The Role As our Community Manager, you'll be the bridge between bookberry.club and the vibrant reading communities across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Your mission is to discover book clubs and communities, understand their unique needs, and help them experience how bookberry.club can enrich their reading journey. This isn't a traditional sales role — it's about building genuine relationships with readers and reading communities, sharing your passion for books, and growing a movement of intentional reading in the chaos of modern life. What You’ll Do Community Outreach & Relationship Building (35%) • Discover & Map: Identify and visit book clubs across your assigned city (Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore) — from formal library groups to informal café circles, corporate clubs to friends' reading groups. • Build Relationships: Attend club meetings, engage with members, understand their reading culture and challenges. • Be Present: Show up authentically as a fellow reader, not just a platform representative • Monthly Target: Visit minimum 10 clubs per month across your territory Platform Advocacy & Onboarding (35%) • Demo & Guide: Present bookberry.club features in simple, engaging ways tailored to each club's needs • Onboard Communities: Help clubs and their members get started on the platform • Train & Support: Conduct mini-workshops or walkthroughs on using key features (tracking, rewards, communities) • Follow-up: Stay connected with onboarded clubs to ensure engagement and address concerns Events & Community Programming (15%) • Events: Organize 2-3 community events per month (book club meetups, author sessions, reading challenges, bookstore partnerships). • Regional Calendar: Maintain and update the events calendar for your city & your region on bookberry platform. Keep the community informed about reading-related happenings. Content Curation (10%) • Weekly Book News: Curate 10 book-related news items weekly: - New releases (India focus with international highlights), Author events and updates, Literary awards and publishing news and Submit via designated format each week • Recommendation Lists: Build and maintain themed reading lists: Create 3 new lists per month (e.g., "Best Mumbai Reads," "Hidden Gem Authors," "Monsoon Reading"), Update existing lists quarterly based on reader feedback and Research by talking to readers and visiting bookstores Insights & Feedback Loop (10%) • Listen Deeply: Gather feedback on what works, what doesn't, and what clubs truly need • Report Regularly: Share insights with founders on club dynamics, user needs, and market trends • Track Metrics: Monitor number of clubs onboarded, active users acquired, and engagement rates • Iterate: Help shape how we serve reading communities better Success Metrics You'll be evaluated on: • Number of clubs onboarded (active partnerships established) • Active users acquired from club outreach efforts • Engagement rates of onboarded clubs and members • Quality of relationships built (qualitative feedback from clubs) bookberry.club • Consistency in field visits and follow-ups Who You Are Must-Haves • Book Lover: You genuinely love reading and can talk about books naturally and passionately • People Person: You enjoy meeting new people and building authentic relationships • Mission-Driven: You believe reading matters and want to help others rediscover this joy • Self-Starter: Comfortable working independently, planning your own schedule, and taking initiative • Communication Skills: Articulate, warm, and confident in conversations — both one-on-one and in small groups • Tech-Comfortable: Can navigate apps, conduct basic demos, and learn new platforms quickly • Flexible Schedule: Available for evening/weekend meetings when book clubs typically gather • Local Mobility: Comfortable traveling across Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore independently • Self Driven: Should be able to independently come up with plan and then execute it. Good-to-Haves • Active participation in book clubs or reading communities • Experience in community management, sales, or customer-facing roles • Familiarity with social media and online communities • Interest in startups and building something from the ground up • Regional language proficiency (Hindi, Marathi, or others) What We Offer Compensation • Base Salary: ₹20,000/month • Travel Allowance: ₹5,000/month for local commute • Total Monthly: ₹25,000 Perks & Benefits • Free Books/Month: Choose any books you want to read — it's your personal reading allowance. (3 Free Books/Month) • Monday Off: Enjoy a proper weekend with Monday as your weekly off (plus one flexible weekday off, excluding Saturday/Sunday) • Work-from-Home Flexibility: Office is wherever you need it to be — home, café, library • Growth Potential: As we scale, this role can evolve into regional leadership, program management, or specialized community roles • Learning: Direct mentorship from founders, exposure to startup operations, and deep insights into building community-driven products • Impact: Be part of a mission to help people return to themselves through reading Work Schedule • Working Days: Tuesday to Sunday (Monday off + 1 flexible weekday off) • Field Work: 10 club visits per month (approx. 2-3 visits per week) • Evening/Weekend Availability: Required, as most clubs meet during these times • Planning Time: Dedicate time for research, follow-ups, and reporting from home/wherever you work best • Flexibility: Manage your own schedule around club meeting times and community needs Ideal Candidate Journey Month 1-3: Learn & Connect • Understand bookberry.club deeply • Map and visit clubs in your territory • Build initial relationships • Onboard first 5-10 clubs Month 4-6: Scale & Deepen • Establish strong club partnerships • Drive consistent engagement • Share insights to improve platform • Onboard 10-15 more clubs Month 6-12: Lead & Innovate • Become the go-to community expert • Mentor new community managers (as we grow) • Design club-specific programs • Explore growth into regional management Selected candidate: • Offer letter within 48 hours of final interview • Start date: 1 March 2026 • Week 1: Onboarding and platform deep-dive • Week 2: Shadow existing community activities • Week 3: Your first independent club visits! About Working With Us bookberry.club We're a small, mission-driven team building something meaningful. You won't have corporate hierarchies or rigid processes — but you'll have: • Direct impact on the product and community • Ownership of your territory and relationships • Trust to figure out what works and iterate • Support from founders who deeply care about this mission This role is perfect for someone who wants to: • Start their career with real responsibility • Work in a mission they believe in • Build skills in community, sales, and startup operations • Be part of the Slowing Down Movement Our Values (What We Look For) • Slow is Powerful — You value depth over speed, presence over performance • Choose Meaning — You're intentional about how you spend your time and energy • Build Habits, Not Pressure — You believe in gentle, sustainable progress • Community Over Noise — You seek real connection over algorithmic chaos • Real Over Virtual — You see technology as a bridge to real-world experiences