Job Description

Must be located in LA. Please apply by emailing  recruiting@shoponpickle.com with the subject containing "LA Community & Events Coordinator" and include the following:

• Share 1-3 (max) bullets on why you think you’re a standout applicant for this role.
• Share 1-2 (max) bullets summarizing an influencer/event/community initiative you’re most proud of and the impact it drove (we love metrics!)
• Share your Pickle username and your favorite LA influencer/community/brand that you'd love to partner with Pickle if you were in this role

Pickle is a rental marketplace that aims to monetize the billions of underutilized assets sitting in consumers closets and brands inventory. Users can easily tap into shared closets within their community through flexible and/or on-demand delivery options. Our goal is to provide affordable and convenient access to quality items exactly when our users need them. We are starting with P2P clothing/accessories and expanding to other categories.

We are looking for an LA based employee to drive expansion in the LA market. We are looking for someone who is well connected in the LA area to help build out our LA closets and expand the Pickle community. This candidate is someone who is very passionate about Pickle and the fashion space. They will be integral to building relationships with influencers, local brands and community members. They will be responsible for LA influencer outreach and onboarding, shooting local social media content, identifying and executing on local brand partnerships, and creating and hosting frequent community events.

_ Given the events focus, this role will require frequent evening and weekend work. _

Requirements

You'll be a fit for this role if...

• You’ve got the experience and relevant local knowledge

  • 3-6 years of experience, with a focus on events, influencer and/or community roles
  • Proven ability to execute events on tight timelines and adapt quickly
  • Experience driving RSVPs and event turnout with minimal budget, leveraging creative tactics and community networks
  • Deep awareness of the LA influencer landscape and strong local brand knowledge
  • Skilled at identifying culturally relevant, brand-aligned partners and turning relationships into activations
  • Deep understanding of Pickle's target LA audience and ability to develop engaging content, partnerships and activations that resonate

• You have spectacular attention to detail.  You are hyper organized and take pride in being thorough and accurate. You’re a stickler for detail and rarely miss important information, especially when juggling multiple competing tasks and moving quickly.

• You’re customer- and community-obsessed.  You genuinely care about creating great experiences and consistently show up with empathy and curiosity. You take time to understand community needs, build trust through responsiveness, and aim to make every interaction feel personal and thoughtful. For you, engaging with our users isn’t just a task—it’s something you thrive on.

• You’re a quick study and can learn on the fly.  You thrive in fast-moving environments and pick things up quickly. You have a growth mindset and don’t wait for perfect conditions—you dive in, learn as you go, and level up fast. Around here, speed matters, and you’re excited by the challenge of keeping pace.

• You're scrappy and solutions oriented . You connect the dots quickly and approach problems with creativity and independence. Instead of waiting for direction, you take initiative, explore options, and find a path forward—even when there’s no clear playbook.

• You’re eager to jump at new opportunities.  A last minute partnership opportunity popups up that needs to be executed same-day? You're on it! A renter needs a last minute Coachella outfit? You'll personally pick something out and make sure it gets to then. You know what it takes to scale an early stage startup and you're eager to roll up your sleeves - even if that means frequently going the extra mile.

• You’re an owner.  You are highly reliable, excel at prioritization and you stick to your commitments. You're the kind of person who can't sleep at night until you cross your t's and dot your i's.

• You’re flexible and reliable . This role will require you to work evenings and weekends, and being able to respond to inquiries at the drop of a hat. Being open to change and being flexible with your availability all while being dependable is an absolute must.

Bonus

• Early stage startup experience - you understand what it takes to scale a Seed/Series A company
• Proven experience building community—whether through digital platforms or IRL activations
• Familiarity with rental marketplaces, sharing economy, or similar industries
• Experience with basic graphic design (eg. Canva)
• Experience in front of the camera, filming content for social

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a thriving community of renters and lenders in LA - you'll be the key person driving user acquisition, supply growth and rentals in LA

• Identify and execute on key growth strategies in the LA market

• Conduct influencer outreach, phone calls, onboarding and relationship management

• Ideate, plan and execute on multiple IRL events / month

• Identify and build relationships with local brand and community partners to further drive brand awareness, user acquisition and brand affinity

• Manage LA email + SMS marketing to drive conversion, event RSVPs and retention

• Create compelling marketing materials (emails + SMS + video content for socials) and content that resonates with the community and drives engagement

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to encourage renting/lending, feedback, and growth

• Develop and implement initiatives to recognize and celebrate outstanding community members, fostering a sense of loyalty and belonging

Benefits

• Grow within a rapidly scaling, early stage startup
• Work directly with the executive team, including exposure to the founders
• Professional coaching
• Monthly Pickle rental credits

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