Fulltime | Essen, Germany

Are you an outgoing personality with a passion for startups?
As a Startup Community Manager (m/f/d), you will actively shape the development and growth of our vibrant community, organize inspiring events, and strengthen collaboration within the startup ecosystem. Join our team and bring fresh energy to the startup scene!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong communication and networking skills
• Experience in community management or a comparable role
• Good understanding of the needs and challenges of startups
• Creative, well-organized, and enthusiastic about working with people
• Independent, reliable, and able to stay on top of things even in stressful situations
• Excellent German and English skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain an active and engaged startup community
• Actively connect with students from partner universities to foster exchange between academia and the startup community
• Organize and deliver community events and networking formats
• Develop strategies to promote collaboration among startups
• Identify synergies and opportunities for cooperation within the community
• Manage community online platforms and social media channels

ABOUT US

The BRYCK Startup Alliance is a joint venture of leading universities, corporates, and investors in the Ruhr region, designed to become a European deep-tech hotspot. With strong academic roots, significant investment power, and a unique ecosystem, the BRYCK Startup Alliance drives innovation, builds scalable ventures, and creates international impact from its home at the Colosseum in Essen.
As one of Germany’s official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.
Be part of shaping the future of innovation and startups — we look forward to receiving your application.