Senior Community Specialist

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, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've 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 CarGurus-our 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

We're looking for a versatile, cross-functional Senior Specialist to join our People & Talent team.

Reporting to the Manager, Community and Events, you'll bring to life our culture of inclusion. In this role, you will manage programming for our Community initiatives. 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, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Facilities. 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

• Execute the strategy for our evolving Community function by managing programs that advance fairness and inclusion across our global footprint.
• Be a trusted partner to our Employee Resource Groups and provide day-to-day coaching, guidance, and event support to ensure they're having a meaningful impact on the organization.
• Support our employee councils. Acting as a guide to empower our leaders to own and drive culture. Serving as a coach and facilitator to help them think through challenges and accomplish strategic goals.
• Serve as secondary support for charitable giving programs and events including volunteering efforts and fundraising activities. Help us maximize the impact of our contributions by building partnerships and creating sustainable processes.
• Serve as an events thought partner and executor, collaborating with others to elevate our internal events to become marquee experiences for our employees.

Additional projects and assignments

What you'll bring

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Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses / incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range

$91,000-$114,000 USD

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 potential-starting 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. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't 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. #LI-Hybrid