[LBC #160] Talks & Pros, Mumbai Chapter Launch & HubPlus

Explore upcoming events with Jon Wishart and Charlie Rogers, connect with community builders in Mumbai, see HubPlus in action, and discover new resources and roles.

Hi friends!

Ready for this week's community roundup? Here's what we've got for you:

๐ŸŽค Tomorrow, Jon Wishart from Gainsight joins Talks & Pros to explore how community can become the delivery layer for digital customer success. Register here.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ We're launching the Led by Community Mumbai Chapter this Saturday. Meet fellow community builders, exchange ideas, and help us kick off this new chapter. Join us.

โœจ Next Wednesday, Charlie Rogers shares sustainable ways to monetize community work without charging members at Community Creators. Save your spot.

โš™๏ธ Running a Slack community? Join a live HubPlus walkthrough and see how operators automate onboarding, memberships, events, and more. Learn more.

๐Ÿ“ We've published new articles on Association and Customer Marketing, with practical insights for community professionals. Start reading.

๐Ÿ“ˆ This week's resources cover AI, analytics, community operations, and more, with insights from Higher Logic, Circle, Discourse, Bevy, and others.

๐Ÿ’ผ Fresh opportunities are live on the Job Board. Whether you're hiring, exploring your next role, or simply curious about the market, have a look.

There's a lot more to explore below.

With love,
Francisco, Paรดla & the Led by Community Team of Volunteers

Calling for Speakers โ€“ Community Builders & Leaders

Are you building or growing a community? Share your story, case study, or lessons learned with fellow community builders through one of our upcoming events. We'd love to hear practical insights, experiments, and real-world experiences from people in the field.

Click here to apply.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Strategy, Operations and Analytics

  • From Circle: 9 Thinkific alternatives that actually build community (not just host courses). Read

  • From Discourse: Netwrix: Removing Language Barriers Across a Global Product Community. Read

  • From Bettermode: Customer Feedback Platform Selection for B2B SaaS: Evaluation Guide. Read

  • From Disciple: 8 Inspiring Examples Of Online Brand Communities. Read

๐Ÿ“จ Newsletters from Pros

We love to feature Community Professionals sharing their wisdom with the community. This week we have a few:

  • Solving Strategic Loneliness by Gareth Wilson. Read

  • The Value Was Always Leaving by Jillian Bejtlich. Read

  • The Job We Didn't Sign Up For by Bill Johnston. Read

Are we missing a newsletter? Let us know!

Francisco OpazoBuilding Community one day at a time.
Community WeekCommunity Week is the new home for evolving community leaders.

๐Ÿคฏ More Resources for You

And more worth reading below:

  • From State Shift: Nobody Is Ignoring Your Product for Lack of Innovation. Read

  • From The Community Collective: The CC Coffee with Ololade Daniel. Read

  • From Rosieland: Don't outsource the high value community activities. Read

  • From Buffer: Why LinkedIn Is the Most-Cited Source in AI Search (and What Your Business Should Do Next). Read

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Podcast Episodes

This week, we have a few new podcast episodes available:

  • From Brianna Leever Podcast: How to Choose the Right Community Model for Your Business in 2026. Listen

  • From Shana Lynn Podcast: The Life Cycle of an Online Community. Listen

๐Ÿค Associations and Membership

  • The belonging economy: why association members who belong renew at 2ร— the rate. Read

  • Renewal conversations, not renewal campaigns: a peer-led playbook for associations. Read

  • Referral as ritual: turning advocacy into a repeatable association practice. Read

  • Small rituals: monthly cadences that hold an association together between conferences. Read

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๐Ÿ’ผ The Job Board

We have 120+ jobs available in our Job Board, but we are featuring a few below:

US & Remote

๐Ÿ’ผ Information Security Analyst โ€” Tundra Technical - Community Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Manager, UGC Ambassadors โ€” Suno Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Connections Worker โ€” LUSO Community Services Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community & Civic Engagement Volunteer โ€” Volunteer Success Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Executive Leadership in Philanthropy and Community Engagement Initiatives โ€” Fred Victor Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Director of Communications and Community Engagement โ€” Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Engagement Coordinator โ€” Western University Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ CSJ - Community Engagement Associate โ€” New Track Self Care Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Lead โ€” Lucky Iron Life Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ GTM Strategy & Execution Senior Manager โ€” Equinix Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ (CAN) General Merchandise Assistant Manager โ€” Walmart Canada Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Senior Manager, Quote to Cash Innovation โ€” Salesforce, Inc. Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Senior Manager, Central Animal Facility โ€” University of Waterloo Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Equine Facility Manager โ€” Whinny Hill Farm Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Social Media Community Coordinator โ€” Fabletics Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Engagement Recreation Volunteer โ€” Lethbridge, AB Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy โ€” Level Access Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Outreach Manager in Alberta โ€” Serco Group plc Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Specialist โ€” Gary Community School Corporation Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Academic and Community Engagement Coordinator โ€” Stride, Inc. Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Indigenous Engagement Advisor - Community Relations Leader โ€” Florence Copper Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Outreach Ambassador: Spark Local Volunteerism โ€” Volunteer MBC Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Manager iGaming โ€” Medier Agency Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Senior Engagement Specialist โ€” Indigenousengagement Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Cultural Manager Programs and Community Engagement โ€” Autismservices Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Development & Impact Officer โ€” Autismservices Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Experienced Operations Manager for Non-Profit Community Services โ€” Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Remote Community & Affiliate Manager (Remote Canada) โ€” Hirehawk Apply here

Europe & UK & Remote

๐Ÿ’ผ Head of SMM & Community management โ€” Humaniq Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Organisation Development Officer โ€” Locality Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Risk Manager โ€” NUVIA Apply here

Remote & Others

๐Ÿ’ผ Social Media Executive โ€” Grand Prix Racewear Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Digital Platform Lead โ€” PROSPECTUS Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Education and Community Engagement Officer โ€” Biffa Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Social Media and Video Content Creator / Executive โ€” Buzz Bingo Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Essex Community Engagement Volunteer โ€” Drive Local Impact โ€” Victim Support Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ HR Manager โ€” PAC | Precision Analyzer Company Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ STEM Innovation Hub Manager โ€” University of Derby Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Technical Director - Civil Water Engineering โ€” AtkinsRรฉalis Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Senior Events Manager โ€” Charlotte Tilbury (Remote) Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Night Shift Staff - Tunbridge Wells โ€” McDonald's Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Sports Ambassador โ€” Corner (Remote) Apply here

๐Ÿ’ผ Community Engagement Executive, HARRIS HILL โ€” Guardian Jobs (Remote) Apply here

๐Ÿ“… The Global Events Calendar

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Jun 18th, Scaling Digital Customer Success with Community as the Delivery Layer. Save your spot

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Jun 20th, Mumbai Community Mixer | Launching the Led by Community Mumbai Chapter. Save your spot

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Jun 24th, Monetise the Movement: Lessons from 3 Years of Making an (Indirect) Income from a Nonprofit Community. Save your spot

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Jul 07th, London Community Week 2026 (July 7th - 9th, 2026). Save your spot

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Aug 05th, Your Community IRL: How to Host a Conference for Your Community. Save your spot

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Oct 13th, Remote Work Needs Community. Save your spot

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