Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

Handshake is expanding into AI research and development, building a world-class network of expert Fellows - PhDs, researchers, and subject matter specialists - who contribute to cutting-edge AI through specialized research, model evaluation, and domain-specific applications. We’re looking for a Community Manager to engage, grow, and nurture this expert network, ensuring Fellows feel valued, motivated, and well-supported.

This role is a unique opportunity to bridge academia and industry, shaping a new initiative at Handshake while collaborating with product, operations, and partnerships teams to create a seamless and rewarding Fellow experience.

This role is located in our San Francisco office, right off Montgomery BART station, and this team is traditionally in the office five days a week.  

Your role

• Develop and scale a thriving expert community of PhDs and domain specialists.
• Design and implement engagement programs to attract, onboard, and retain top-tier Fellows.
• Partner with internal teams to drive growth through targeted outreach, university partnerships, and academic collaborations.
• Facilitate discussions, create learning opportunities, and develop incentive structures (e.g. milestone bonuses, recognition programs, competitions).
• Collect and analyze community feedback to enhance onboarding, training, and project str...