Community Manager for SHx

Stronghold is a fintech infrastructure company reimagining how money moves—securely, transparently, and with next-gen compliance at its core. We provide developer-friendly APIs that power fast, secure pay-by-bank and embedded payments. Our SHx token brings a new layer of utility to our ecosystem, supporting merchant rewards, governance, and decentralized financing.

We're also an AI-forward company. At Stronghold, AI isn't a buzzword—it's foundational. We integrate AI tools and workflows into every department, from product development and engineering, to finance, marketing, compliance, and operations. AI accelerates our decision-making, enhances our customer experience, and enables every team member to operate at a higher level of efficiency and creativity.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with deep roots in New Zealand, we operate with a global mindset and local grit. We’re a diverse team of technologists, operators, and industry experts driven by curiosity and impact. At Stronghold, we value speed over red tape, substance over flash, and innovation without ego.

Our core values: Be Self-Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Communicate Clearly, Make a High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit. Be Self-Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Communicate Clearly, Make a High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit.

About the Company

Named a Forbes Fintech 50, Stronghold’s mission is to improve financial access by powering innovative payment and financial services solutions through our open APIs.  We’ve been going deep to lay the underlying rails for modern payments and reach all customers with secure, transparent ways to move money. We are seeking team players who can evolve with the company as we scale and add new products. We are a team of technologists and industry experts who take a data-driven and innovative approach to solving problems.  We power possibilities for our customers by bringing the best talent together in an open and collaborative work environment that rewards curiosity and grit.

Stronghold is proud of its SF Bay Area and New Zealand roots and strives to build a diverse team to serve our ecosystem better while staying true to our core values.  Our core values are to Be Self Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Excellent Communication, High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit.

About the Role

As the Community Manager for SHx, you will serve as the primary face and voice of our token community, focused on building meaningful relationships, developing long-term engagement strategies, and representing SHx at events and conferences. You will own the entire community function — from planning activations to facilitating user feedback loops — with the goal of strengthening the SHx ecosystem across Discord, Twitter/X, and Telegram.

This role reports to the CEO and collaborates closely with our Marketing Associate, Content Producer, and Product Marketing teammates.

What You'll Do

Own and lead SHx’s community strategy, growth, and engagement across key platforms.

Respond to community inquiries and feedback with empathy and accuracy.

Represent SHx at industry meetups, events, and conferences.

Design and host virtual events like AMAs, webinars, and token updates.

Work closely with marketing and product to surface community insights.

Create updates and high-signal messaging tailored to SHx token holders and advocates.

Track engagement, sentiment, and report on community health to leadership.

Provide regular reports to leadership on community growth, engagement, and sentiment

What We're Looking For

7+ years of experience in community management or a similar role, preferably in blockchain, fintech, or tech startups.

Demonstrated success in building and managing online communities.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in social media platforms, community management tools, and analytics software.

Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects.

Must be proficient in prompting AI tools like ChatGPT and/or Claude

Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and SHx is a strong plus. A deep understanding of online communities and the ability to navigate the complexities of community dynamics.

Passion for building inclusive, engaged, and vibrant communities. A proactive, problem-solving approach with an ability to adapt to fast-changing environments. Must have the ability to remain professional and enthusiastic in the face of potential confrontation.

As an equal opportunity employer, Stronghold does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Authorized to work in the United States (required)

No visa sponsorship available at this time

As an equal opportunity employer, Stronghold does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Authorized to work in the United States (required)

No visa sponsorship available at this time