Community Engagement and Advocacy Manager

Tailscale

. Own and grow the Tailscale Insiders advocacy program, including strategy, operations, engagement, recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and measurement .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $144,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community management and advocacy, with a strong focus on building relationships, driving engagement, and managing community programs. Proficient in program management and communication, with a keen understanding of community dynamics and technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community ManagementAdvocacy Program DevelopmentEngagement StrategyOnline Community ModerationProgram Management

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Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

DiscordRedditModeration Tools

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementCommunity ProgramsDeveloper CommunitiesStakeholder CoordinationTechnical Content Creation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and grow the Tailscale Insiders advocacy program, including strategy, operations, engagement, recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and measurement
Build relationships with Insiders and create opportunities for speaking engagements, technical content, community events, product feedback, and testing
Manage Tailscale's Discord and Reddit communities, including engagement initiatives, AMAs, discussions, member spotlights, moderation, volunteer moderator coordination, and escalation of sensitive issues
Partner with Product, Marketing, Developer Relations, Engineering, and Support teams on community engagement, launches, announcements, and company initiatives
Monitor community conversations, feedback, and engagement metrics to identify themes and inform strategy, product decisions, and program improvements
Own and grow the Community Projects program, including project discovery, submission, review, tracking, showcasing, and contributor recognition
Collaborate with internal teams to turn community projects into technical content, demos, documentation, social content, and showcases
Track program activity, contributions, engagement, and outcomes and communicate program impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in community management, advocacy, community programs, developer communities, or related roles
Experience owning and growing community programs, including developing initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, and driving engagement
Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with community members, advocates, contributors, and internal teams
Experience managing and moderating online communities, including community guidelines and moderation tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and program management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and navigate ambiguity
Strong understanding of community engagement and advocacy
Genuine curiosity about technology and eagerness to learn Tailscale's products and community

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, flexible work environment
Competitive total compensation package including equity incentive plan
Health, vision, and dental coverage with no waiting period
Remote-first work environment
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 0.75% of eligible compensation annually
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
$1,500 USD annual professional development allowance
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned Mac or PC laptop
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD home office workstation allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents