Community Manager

About the Role At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. Mojang Studios is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative individual with a passion for growing global and inclusive communities around our games and products to join the Community Team as a Minecraft Education Community Manager. You will play a key role in strengthening the connection between our education platform and global audiences, building and sustaining a vibrant community of practice for Minecraft Education, surfacing the voices of educators and parents in our community, and supporting impactful campaigns and events throughout the year. Responsibilities Build and execute a community engagement strategy that supports a growing user base and expanding global audience for Minecraft Education. Manage the Minecraft educator community in close collaboration with the Minecraft Education social, marketing, and PM teams, serving as a champion for educators and parents around the world. Drive adoption of Minecraft Education through coordinating strategic community activations, such as trainings and events. Lead the Minecraft Education Ambassador program to identify and collaborate with community leaders for regional leadership and representation, product insights, and innovation. Regularly communicate and create reports that surface listening updates, learnings, and data around key beats while highlighting opportunities for Minecraft Education product and marketing teams. Advocate as the voice of the educator in product strategy, feature development, and learning experiences by providing input and community feedback to the product team. Qualifications 2-4 years of community management or similar social media marketing experience. A passion for education with a love for Minecraft, an understanding of the Minecraft community, and the conviction to put our audience first. Experience with education, educational technology, or teaching communities, policies, and best practices. Familiarity using data to adjust and optimize strategy and activations for community-facing channels. Familiarity and active use of community and social media platforms. Candidate Requirements Disqualifiers: Candidates will not be eligible for the role if they have no understanding of Minecraft (e.g., have not played it or lack general knowledge of the product). Best versus Average: The ideal resume would include an education background or experience in an education‑adjacent role (candidates do not need to have been a teacher), along with familiarity or hands‑on experience with Minecraft Education, which would give them a strong advantage. EEO Statement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Systems