Dîner en Noir | Employment - Community Engagement Manager

WE'RE HIRING - Community Engagement Managers in the below Host Cities to support our HQ team.

Community Engagement Manager
Make a Difference in Your Community with Dîner en Noir Worldwide!

Dîner en Noir (DEN) is a global social enterprise and member-benefit professional networking organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurship, economic growth, and community excellence. We unite visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, artists, and changemakers worldwide through exclusive events, curated business solutions, and meaningful community engagement.

Our events celebrate Black excellence, provide platforms for professional connections, and support local nonprofits dedicated to arts programming, small business development, and health and wellness education. Through these efforts, DEN creates lasting impact in underserved communities and empowers them to thrive.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and culturally fluent Community Engagement Manager to help grow our membership, produce exceptional events, and cultivate strategic partnerships, all while making a real difference in the community. This role is critical to DEN’s local and global initiatives and offers a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, creativity, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Acquisition & Engagement

Lead outreach and networking efforts to recruit new members and Brand Ambassadors.
Foster member satisfaction and retention through personalized support and community building initiatives.
Promote DEN at local events, community committees, and other opportunities to increase visibility and relevance.

Event Production & Programming

Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly member-only salons and annual community fundraising events.
Collaborate with Brand Ambassadors, creatives, and partners to ensure culturally resonant and mission-aligned event programming.
Advise on tone, visuals, and audience engagement strategies for all events and activations.

Partnership Development

Manage and nurture relationships with local brand partners, creatives, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Align partnerships with DEN’s core pillars: arts, economic development, and health & wellness.

Sales, Marketing, & Communications

Create and review marketing campaigns and promotional content for cultural sensitivity and strategic impact.
Develop campaigns to drive membership sales and achieve recruitment and revenue targets.
Translate internal and external communications (EN–FR/FR–EN or EN-SP/SP/EN) to ensure inclusivity for bilingual audiences (REQUIRED) for the Paris & Barcelona Host Cities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze membership metrics, event performance, and partnership success, delivering regular insights and recommendations to headquarters.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Experience in community engagement, event production, membership management, and/or sales (REQUIRED).
Deep knowledge of Afro/Caribbean-French cultural dynamics and the Paris economic landscape.
Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish REQUIRED for Paris & Barcelona Host Cities) communication.

Compensation Package
We offer a unique and entrepreneurial compensation structure that rewards your leadership and impact:

25% net revenue share from Monthly Salon Events.
20% commission on membership sales.
Up to $3,500 budgeted line item + bonus per annual Signature Event.

Estimated Monthly Earnings: $5,500.00/month based on a 10-hour work week.

Note: This is an independent contractor position. No hourly/base salary. Candidates must reside in local Host City market.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule and location.
Growth and leadership opportunities within a global social enterprise.
Supportive, purpose-driven work environment focused on social impact and community excellence.

Application Process
Are you passionate about Black entrepreneurship, economic development, and making a lasting social impact?
Apply now for the Community Engagement Manager position at Dîner en Noir Worldwide!
Submit your resume AND cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with this role.

Visit www.dinerennoir.com/info for more information.

Dîner en Noir Worldwide is a subsidiary of HNC Enterprises, Incorporated.

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LONDON, UK | PARIS, FRANCE | PHILADELPHIA | LOS ANGELES | WASHINGTON, DC

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