Communication & Community Building Manager

Are you passionate about immersive technologies, digital communications and bringing professional communities together? The Virtual Worlds Association (VWA) is looking for a proactive and creative Communications & Community Building Manager to help us strengthen our digital presence, engage our growing European community and showcase the impact of our members and activities. Working directly with the Secretary General, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic international environment. Virtual Worlds Association (VWA) 📍 Remote: EU-based candidates ⏱️ Part-time: 1–2 days per week 💼 Freelance collaboration 🌍 International technology ecosystem MAIN

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Building & Member Engagement
• Strengthen relationships with existing and prospective members.
• Drive engagement in working groups, events and community initiatives.
• Support membership growth, retention and networking opportunities.
• Monitor community participation and identify opportunities for improvement. Digital Communications & Content Creation
• Develop and implement communication plans and editorial calendars.
• Create compelling content for LinkedIn, newsletters, the website and other channels.
• Manage email campaigns, website updates and digital communication tools.
• Produce engaging visuals, presentations and promotional materials.
• Turn technical activities and project results into impactful communication stories.
• Track communication performance and recommend improvements. Events & Community Activities
• Support the planning and promotion of webinars, workshops and networking activities.
• Coordinate event communications, speaker materials and participant engagement.
• Ensure effective post-event communication and follow-up. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• Proven experience in digital communications and professional community building, ideally in technology associations, innovation networks or start-ups.
• Strong knowledge of Virtual Worlds and immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR) and their ecosystem.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Practical experience with website management, social media, email marketing platforms (especially Brevo), Webflow and CRM tools.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and creatively.
• Experience developing campaigns, producing visual content and measuring engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, autonomy, creativity and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Engagement

conditions:
This is a fully remote, freelance opportunity requiring approximately 1–2 days per week, with priorities and deliverables agreed with the Secretary General. Candidates must be based in an EU-27 Member State and legally entitled to provide freelance services in their country of residence.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send:
• Your updated CV.
• A brief summary of your experience in communications and community building.
• Examples of communication campaigns, content or community initiatives you have delivered, including your role and measurable results.
• At least two professional references.
• Send us a 10-line proposal where the VWA can improve its current communication and community strategy.
• Your availability, earliest possible starting date and proposed freelance daily rate. 📧 secretarygeneral@virtualworldsassociation.eu Subject: Application – Communications & Community Building Manager (Ref. 26-03) Join us in connecting the people and organisations shaping the future of Virtual Worlds in Europe #Hiring #CommunicationsJobs #CommunityBuilding #VirtualWorlds #XR #DigitalCommunications #Freelance #RemoteWork #EuropeanInnovation