Manager, Community and Events

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ : CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, were the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and weve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurusour employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

Were looking for a versatile, cross-functional Manager to join our People & Talent team. This is not your average HR role!

Reporting to the Sr Director of Learning, Communications, and Community, youll drive strategy and programming to advance our culture of learning and inclusion. In this role, you will oversee the team directly responsible for our internal events, community initiatives, and charitable giving efforts. As a member of a larger team, you can also expect to have cross-functional assignments and exposure to critical programming across the People & Talent function, including Learning, Communications, and Talent Management. Your ability to work in ambiguity, manage key stakeholder relationships, and juggle responsibilities across different functional areas will be an asset.

What you'll do

Community and Charitable Giving

• As the lead for our community and charitable giving efforts, youll help a small team both craft strategy and execute on programming.
• Set the strategy for our evolving Community function. Serve as a thought leader for core concepts and frameworks. Help us envision and implement an impactful strategy that advances inclusion across our global footprint.
• Oversee charitable giving efforts and help us maximize the impact of our contributions by building partnerships and creating sustainable processes.
• Craft an inspirational vision for our growing list of employee resource groups. Provide them with coaching, guidance, and ensure theyre having a meaningful impact on organizational policies and practices.
• Serve as a lead for our employee councils. Acting as a guiding and stabilizing force to empower our leaders to own and drive culture. Serve as a coach and facilitator to help them think through challenges and accomplish strategic goals.

Internal Events

What you'll bring

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potentialstarting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Thats why we hope youll apply even if you dont check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.

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