Communities & Events Talent Pool

About The Generalist Company

We're making it radically easier for founders to find the talent they actually need, and for operators to do their most impactful and meaningful work.

We exist because founders waste time, effort and money on mis-scoped roles, mismatched skill sets, and slow recruiting - while brilliant generalists and operators struggle to find work that values their range and impact.

We fix that. We connect high-context talent with high-growth opportunities: freelance, fractional, contract, or full-time. Whether it’s a launch, a turnaround, or a first hire, we bring in the right people at the right moment. It’s faster, sharper, and built on trust.

At a glance

• Location: Remote (global opportunities)

• Compensation: You set your rate - freelance/contract, fractional, or full-time

• Contract Type: Flexible - project-based, deployments, part-time, full-time

• Start Date: Ongoing - join the pool, we’ll match you when the fit is right

About our opportunities

Startups are increasingly built on connection - not just code. And when done well, community becomes a growth engine.

We work with early teams building communities of customers, operators, developers, investors, and users. Those who want more than an audience - they want belonging.

This is for people who know how to create experiences and ecosystems that bring people together and keep them engaged.

Whether you're running online spaces, launching in-person events, or managing a membership experience end-to-end, your work fosters trust, loyalty, and momentum.

The kinds of disciplines and roles we match for

You don’t need to fit neatly into a box - but here's an idea of what we're talking about:

• Community → Community Manager, Forum Lead, Membership Manager

• Events → Events Manager, Conference Lead, Experience Designer

You might go deep on one discipline or span multiple. That’s the beauty of this pool.

Who you are

You’re part producer, part host, part strategist. You get joy from creating spaces where people connect, share, and stay.

Some traits we often see in great-fit community and events talent:

• You’re people-first - you care deeply about experience and trust

• You’re energising - people feel your presence, even when you're behind the scenes

• You’re detail-obsessed - you design every touchpoint with care

• You’re digitally native - you understand how communities form and grow online

• You’re on-the-ground - you know how to run an event end-to-end, from brief to breakdown

• You’re curious - always listening, always evolving the experience

This might not be for you if…

• You prefer structured, corporate environments over scrappy startup contexts

• You rely on others to make decisions rather than acting autonomously

• You want to specialise narrowly instead of flexing across functions

• Ambiguity or autonomy makes you uncomfortable

• Switching contexts and moving fast feels overwhelming

• Volatility and change scare you more than they excite you

• You focus only on execution and resist iteration, feedback, or balancing delivery with creativity

What you can expect

Joining means you're on our radar for exciting roles that match your zone of expertise. Here’s how it works:

• Step 1: You’ll apply

• Step 2: You’ll connect with us — we’ll explore your experience, craft, and fit

• Step 3: When a client brief fits your craft and expertise, we’ll get in touch and introduce you to the client and you can explore the opportunity with them directly

• Step 4: If it's a fit, we'll onboard you and continue to support throughout

You won’t hear from us every week. But when you do, it’ll be for something relevant and real.

We’re building a diverse network

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. No matter your gender, race, age, neurodiversity, or path into this industry, you’re welcome here.

If you’ve got the skills and mindset, we want to hear from you.

Ready to join?