Community Program Coordinator, Pokémon GO at Niantic

Ciudad de México, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Management, Event Planning, Logistics Coordination, Communication, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, User Generated Content, Diversity Engagement, Project Management, Gaming Knowledge, Technology Adoption, Bilingual Communication, Discord Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork

Industry

Software Development

Description

We believe that Pokémon GO is a game best experienced together and in the real world, and the striking growth of our Community Ambassador program suggests that our players feel similarly! We're looking for an Associate Community Manager to help support and grow community-focused programs by championing our community efforts. In this role, you'll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations of our community programming and assist with broader initiatives that build engaging and memorable experiences for our players. You'll play a pivotal role in creating innovative and impactful experiences that inspire millions of players to connect with their communities through Pokémon GO. If you’re passionate about bringing people together, love the challenge of planning dynamic events, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that requires you to balance multiple projects at once, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of real-world gaming communities! Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management of the Community Ambassador Program, responding to inquiries, gathering feedback, and keeping the community up to date. Help coordinate and run online and offline community events throughout the world, including scheduling, promoting, and coordinating with external communities. Responsible for the daily operations of community programs, ensuring everything runs efficiently and is in line with broader strategic goals. Maintain documentation related to community programs and communication strategies. Source user generated content from a wide range of diverse communities to support marketing and creative design efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings. Qualifications At least 1-2 years of experience in community management or event planning, preferably in the gaming industry. (Volunteer experience leading large communities, gaming guilds, and other similar groups may be considered) Able to quickly learn, adopt, and reliably use new tools, technologies, and processes with existing proficiency with Discord, CRMs, Google Sheets highly preferred. In depth knowledge of Pokémon, Pokémon GO, and adjacent communities. (Knowledge of additional current gaming and community trends is highly preferred) Proven experience coordinating virtual or in-person events, handling logistics, managing timelines, and resolving issues. Ability to engage diverse audiences in an inclusive and friendly manner. Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking abilities. Able to work non-traditional and on-call hours to support events and activations. Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to tackle practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice. Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others. Proficient in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, to ensure clear communication across teams and partners. Plus if... You’ve managed brand ambassadors (or been one). You have successfully launched, run, or moderated a Discord server with thousands of active participants. You have experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello). Join the Niantic team! Niantic's global-scale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world. Incubated out of the Maps team at Google, Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO, a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month. Niantic’s platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close. Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work. We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, London, Tokyo, and Zürich. #LI-HYBRID Candidate Privacy Policy I understand that by submitting my job application, the information I provide as part of that application will be used in accordance with Niantic’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and Candidates. If required by law, by submitting my job application I consent to the processing of my information as described in that Notice, including processing information I voluntarily disclose to Niantic, such as health or medical information, race or ethnicity data, and sexual orientation data and, in limited circumstances sharing information with third parties such as references and other third parties that assist in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day management of the Community Ambassador Program and coordinate community events globally. Ensure efficient operations of community programs and maintain documentation related to community strategies.