Community Manager

About us

Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy in Europe, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the innovation ecosystem through diverse learning experiences. With online, offline, and hybrid courses, corporate programs and work and events spaces we offer an unparalleled vision to combine work life and learning.

Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden has trained over 25,000 professionals in digital skills and business innovation, developed tailored corporate education programs for Fortune 500 companies, and built a network of 13 campuses in 4 countries, hosting over 4,500 innovators from startups, corporate labs, investors, and SMEs.

The role

We're looking for a Community Manager to join the team at our Isola campus in Milan.
Your mission will be to cultivate an engaging, inclusive, and dynamic environment—strengthening connections, driving community initiatives, and bringing the Talent Garden experience to life every day.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for members and visitors — from campus tours to daily issues — ensuring a seamless and positive experience
• Oversee daily front desk and campus operations, maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and well-organized environment
• Plan and deliver community initiatives - from workshops and networking events to informal meetups - ensuring high-quality execution and participation
• Manage the community budget and related planning activities (calendars, timelines, reports) to ensure organized and responsible operations
• Collaborate with the Calabiana campus to align activities, share best practices, and create joint opportunities
• Build and nurture relationships with members, helping them connect and thrive within the Talent Garden ecosystem
• Work closely with the City Lead on sales activities to help ensure the Isola campus remains fully occupied supporting payment and invoicing operations
• Stay aware of local innovation trends and key players, integrating relevant opportunities into the community agenda
  

About you

Ideally, you have 3+ years of experience in roles bridging events, sales, and operations, combining community engagement with strong organizational and execution skills.

On top of this, you:

• Are a high-energy professional with excellent standing, naturally skilled at building relationships both inside and outside the organization
• Know how to plan and coordinate projects or events, using tools like Google Sheets, Gantt charts, or project management platforms to track progress
• Have experience in budget management, ensuring resources are used effectively and responsibly
• Are confident in managing operations - from scheduling and supplier coordination to reporting and logistics
• Are passionate about the Italian and Milanese startup ecosystem and enjoy being part of an innovative, collaborative environment
• Stay organized and solution-oriented in fast-paced contexts, maintaining reliability even when priorities shift
• Are based in Milan and available to be physically present at our Isola campus daily (Piazza Città di Lombardia, 1)
• Communicate fluently in Italian (native level) and English (spoken and written)
  

Perks and benefit

• Access to all our co-working spaces across Europe
• Free access to all our Master courses
• EdenRed meal vouchers and a €1,000 welfare budget to spend as you like
• Mum&Dad policy offering (even more) flexible remote work options for expecting parents, a €1,000 bonus, and additional leave for dads to bond with their child
• An extra 6 working days of vacation each year, on top of local regulations
• December 24 and 31 automatically become holidays when they fall on weekdays
• Company-provided MacBook
• Access to discounts, events, and networking opportunities at our co-working spaces
• P.S. We're pet-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your furry friend to work

Selection process

Submit your application. Send us your CV and feel free to showcase your personality. If you prefer a creative format, go ahead.

Response time. We'll get back to you within 10 days if we're a match. If not, we'll still do our best to notify you promptly.

Initial video call. An initial video call with our Talent team will be scheduled to assess cultural fit. Make sure to check out our company page beforehand.

Next steps. For this role, there will be a couple of rounds of interviews, one of which may include a project work assignment.

Final step. The last stage in the process is a call with our CEO.

At Talent Garden, diversity is our strength. We're committed to a safe, inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of background. While we set high standards, we encourage individuals, especially women, not to let the fear of not being a perfect fit hold them back. We prioritize talent over traditional qualifications and invite passionate individuals to apply. Your unique strengths could make a valuable contribution to our team

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