Application Guide

How to Apply for Community & Marketing Manager

at Talentsafari

🏢 About Talentsafari

Included VC is a groundbreaking global initiative dedicated to building diversity in venture capital, offering a fully-funded Fellowship to underrepresented individuals worldwide. Its success—graduating 200+ Fellows from 120+ countries and placing 70% into paid investment roles—makes it a mission-driven organization where you can directly impact industry inclusivity.

About This Role

As Community & Marketing Manager, you'll drive engagement for Included VC's global community of Fellows, alumni, and partners, and market the Fellowship to attract diverse applicants. This role is impactful because your work will amplify underrepresented voices, expand the program's reach, and help reshape venture capital into a more equitable field.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day monitoring community channels (Slack, LinkedIn groups) and responding to member questions. Mid-morning, you'd draft a newsletter highlighting a Fellow's investment placement, then coordinate with the marketing team on a social media campaign for the next application cycle. Afternoon could involve planning a virtual networking event for alumni across time zones.

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🎯 Who Talentsafari Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in community management and marketing, ideally within a social impact, education, or diversity-focused organization.
  • Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, especially in the context of venture capital or professional development.
  • Strong ability to create and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns (social media, email, events) that resonate with a global, diverse audience.
  • Excellent storytelling skills to craft compelling narratives about Fellow successes and program impact, using data and testimonials.

📝 Tips for Applying to Talentsafari

1

Highlight any experience working with underrepresented communities or in DEI roles; mention specific initiatives or results.

2

Showcase your global perspective—mention if you've worked across cultures or time zones, or have experience reaching international audiences.

3

Quantify your community growth or engagement metrics (e.g., increased membership by X%, boosted event attendance by Y%).

4

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description, such as 'Fellowship,' 'venture capital,' 'inclusivity,' and 'global community.'

5

Include a link to a portfolio or examples of past marketing campaigns or community-building projects you've led.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express passion for Included VC's mission and how your personal or professional background aligns with promoting diversity in venture capital.", "Provide concrete examples of how you've built or nurtured communities that prioritize inclusion, with measurable outcomes.", 'Demonstrate familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem and the barriers underrepresented groups face, showing you understand the context.', "Explain why you're excited about the remote, global nature of the role and how you'll maintain engagement across time zones."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Included VC's past cohorts and Fellow success stories on their website and LinkedIn.
  • → Review their social media channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) to understand their current voice and engagement style.
  • → Look into their 'Included VC Africa' initiative and how it differs from the global program.
  • → Research the venture capital diversity landscape, including key reports or stats, to show industry knowledge.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a marketing campaign to attract applicants from a specific underrepresented region (e.g., Africa, Latin America)?
2 Describe a time you grew an online community from scratch or revived a stagnant one. What strategies did you use?
3 How do you measure the success of community engagement? Which metrics matter most for a social impact organization?
4 Tell us about a time you handled a sensitive DEI-related issue in a community. What was your approach?
5 How would you collaborate with the Fellowship team to ensure marketing aligns with program goals and Fellow needs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application—failing to mention Included VC's specific mission or programs shows lack of interest.
  • Avoid overemphasizing corporate marketing experience without connecting it to social impact or DEI.
  • Don't ignore the global aspect; if you have no international experience, address how you'll adapt to a remote, diverse team.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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