About the job
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Work Environment
In addition to our global offices, we collaborate with talented contractors and freelancers worldwide to help us achieve our ambitious goals. While we embrace flexible and remote-friendly working arrangements, this role is specifically focused on Amsterdam. This allows us to best support our teams and maintain collaborative efforts as we expand in the Netherlands. This position is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension based on your impact.
Role Overview
As the Education Community Manager at Canva, you will be tasked with crafting and implementing strategies to introduce Canva for Education to educators, helping them connect with our brand, product, and values.
You will be positioned at the crossroads of community building and marketing. Community engagement has always been a core principle at Canva, driving the strong brand loyalty we've cultivated over the years. Your role is crucial in raising awareness and encouraging the adoption of Canva for Education among educators in the Netherlands.
You are a passionate and innovative community leader with a demonstrated history of engaging and motivating enthusiastic community members. Building and scaling community initiatives excites you, particularly within the educational sector. You excel at transforming challenges into opportunities, embracing significant hurdles while being dedicated to uplifting our communities.
Key Responsibilities
As Canva continues to grow, adaptability is part of our culture. Below are the current focus areas for this role, though they may evolve over time:
- Community Program Management: Drive the growth and engagement of the Education Community program and the Teachers online group, utilizing a deep understanding of local culture.
- Event Planning: Organize and execute impactful online and offline events, including meet-ups, workshops, and participation in local education conferences to promote Canva for Education.
- Content & Engagement Strategy: Create and deliver culturally relevant educational content that aligns with our marketing objectives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Growth Marketing Manager to conceptualize, plan, and implement integrated marketing campaigns.

