Community Builder - UAE

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Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 850,000 talented freelancers with 90,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:

• A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries

• A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth

• Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI

• A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently

Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! 🪐

At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Explore your future career 🔭

As Malt is growing and scaling we are looking for motivated individuals to join our Global Community team. The Community team's mission is to attract and activate most high value freelancers, engage them in the community, be responsible for their experience, and contribute to the growth of the company.

As a Community builder Spain, your mission is to drive platform adoption and foster community loyalty by connecting with key local freelancers. You will act as the bridge between our global strategy and the Spanish market, executing engaging programs and locally relevant events to generate business value.

Key responsibilities ✨:
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Strategic community building: Take full ownership of scaling a high-quality ecosystem by engaging top-tier freelancers ; you will attract and nurture these key profiles through events, content, portfolio management and 1:1 interactions from calls to business lunches to transform them into a powerful network of brand advocates.

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Local Expert Engagement & Content: Design and execute a "must-attend" event roadmap and high-value content strategy (newsletters, articles) tailored to the UAE; your mission is to activate the community and ensure Malt is the heartbeat of the local freelance scene.

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Business Alignment & Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the vital bridge between global programs and local Sales goals; you will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure every community initiative is perfectly synchronized with our business objectives and fuels local revenue.

• Ecosystem Partnerships & Performance: Scale Malt’s visibility by forging strategic alliances with local actors (Chambers of Commerce, freelance permit providers) while rigorously monitoring and reporting on community metrics to drive continuous, data-backed improvement.

About you 🧑‍🚀:
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Background & Expertise: Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications with 3+ years of experience in Sales, Project manager or similar.

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Regional Expertise: You have a proven track record with 5 years of experience in the Middle East (ideally in the UAE), with a deep understanding of the local market dynamics and cultural nuances.

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Business Driven: You act with a growth mindset, ensuring all community initiatives align with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI.

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Project Management Mastery: You possess high-level expertise in end-to-end project management, from conceptualizing large-scale events to executing complex communication plans.

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Ownership & Proactivity: You are a highly organized self-starter who works in total autonomy, taking full responsibility for your perimeter while acting as a force of proposition to innovate and suggest strategic improvements.

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Freelancer Relations: You have a deep sense of service and a natural talent for building strong, professional relationships with freelancers, acting as their dedicated partner.

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Communication Skills: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting compelling narratives across various channels.

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Languages: Professional fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is a significant advantage.

How to join the mission? 🚀:
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First call with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Esra, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)

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Track Record Interview to discuss your experience and the role in more detail. (60 minutes)

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Case study with two of our managers. (30 min presentation, 30 min interview)

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Final interview with a C-level and Global Head of community executive to discuss Malt’s long-term vision

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We will invite you in our Dubaï office to meet with the team!

Life on planet Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally 💫

🤝 Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.

💻 Remote work: Hybrid remote policy - 3 days office / 2 days home-office.

🏖️ Annual leave: 30 days/year.

📆 Sabbatical: 1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.

📈 Stock options: Every Malter is entitled to stock options.

🩺 Private health insurance: Rewarded for healthy living.

📚 Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to your career, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.

Due to just launching in Dubai, we are working on our local benefits package.

Ready? Get your ticket to Malt 🪐

At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.

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