Community Manager @ Cat Labs
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About the Role
Smooth manages and represents @AskCatGPT, Creator and Founder of Cat Labs—a creator-first product studio and community space based in Los Angeles. We build at the intersection of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship — and we bring together the builders, makers, and innovators doing the same. Our space is where ideas meet execution.
We are seeking a highly organized, people-first Community Manager to join the Cat Labs team on-site in Los Angeles. This role begins as a one-month contract with the expectation of conversion to a full-time permanent position for the right candidate.
The Community Manager is the connective tissue of the Cat Labs community. You will be responsible for the day-to-day experience of our builders and the health of our event calendar. You will report directly to the founder and work closely with the core team to ensure Cat Labs is a place where exceptional people want to be.
This is a fully in-person role based at our Los Angeles warehouse space.
Community & Member Experience
Review the builder application portal on an ongoing basis and surface top candidates for admission to the space
Actively engage with builders on-site — building relationships, understanding their work, and creating a welcoming environment
Identify and facilitate introductions between community members, prospective members, and relevant collaborators
Maintain proactive outreach to builders via text and other channels to drive event attendance and community engagement
Events
Plan, coordinate, and execute events at Cat Labs from concept through completion
Manage the Cat Labs events calendar, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication across stakeholders
Own the invite strategy for each event, including invite creation, list curation, and distribution
Demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate exceptional talent and communities; strong curatorial instincts
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; able to build rapport quickly and authentically across diverse professional backgrounds
Exceptionally organized with a proactive approach to problem-solving; anticipates issues before they arise and operates with a high degree of reliability
Solid working knowledge of the technology and AI landscape; genuine interest in the builder/creator ecosystem
Ability to work fully on-site in Los Angeles; this role requires consistent physical presence
Nice-to-haves:
Prior experience in community management, events, or hospitality
Experience within the tech, creator, or startup communities
Experience using modern productivity and community tools
A front-row seat to one of LA's most dynamic creator and builder communities
Direct collaboration with the founder from day one
A path to full-time employment for the right candidate
A workspace built for people who love building
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