Kickstart is Pakistan’s largest coworking space operator with a mission of creating ease of doing business for SMEs, startups, and freelancers. We have 17 operational coworking spaces in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with 6000+ members using our spaces daily.
Role Description
A
Community and Operations Manager
is the face of our coworking facility who is responsible for creating an exceptional member experience, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and maintaining a vibrant and collaborative community.
As a Community and Operations Manager, you will
travel between locations
, oversee facility standards, support members, and act as the primary escalation point for operational and service-related matters.
This is a
full-time on-site
role for our
Karachi
location suited for professionals who have worked in hospitality, NGO's Administration, front-office management, or facility operations, and who excel in communication, client handling, and multitasking.
Qualifications
1. Member Experience & Community Engagement
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Act as the primary brand representative across
multiple coworking locations
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Travel regularly between assigned locations to ensure consistent member experience
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Serve as the primary representative and face of the coworking facility.
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Greet members, visitors, and prospective clients with professionalism and warmth.
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Build strong relationships with companies, startups, and freelancers using the space.
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Handle member queries, ranging from simple requests to difficult or escalated concerns with composure and problem-solving ability.
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Plan and support community-building activities, networking events, workshops, and engagement programs.
2. Client Interaction & Sales Support
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Work closely with the Sales team by facilitating on-site tours for potential clients.
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Demonstrate and explain coworking offerings, amenities, services, and membership options.
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Ensure every visitor receives a high-quality experience that reflects the brand.
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Participate in final-stage sales closures by addressing operational queries and assisting in onboarding of new members.
3. Facility & Operations Management
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Oversee complete facility operations, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and smooth functioning of the space.
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Manage non-managerial staff such as housekeeping, security, and front-desk assistants including attendance, shift management, task assignments, and discipline.
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Monitor inventory, pantry supplies, stationery, and coordinate procurement requests with relevant teams.
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Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and health & safety guidelines.
4. Member Support & Issue Resolution
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Act as the central point for member feedback, complaints, and special requests.
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Coordinate with internal departments i.e., Marketing, Sales, Accounts, Procurement and IT to ensure timely response and resolution.
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Track issues and follow up until closure, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
5. Reporting & Administration
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Maintain records of occupancy, new sign-ups, walk-ins, and daily operations.
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Prepare monthly location performance reports.
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Oversee billing support tasks such as desk count verification or coordinating with finance on member dues.
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Track and report facility issues, consumable usage, and staff performance.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
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3-5 years of experience in hospitality, coworking, NGO's, serviced offices or customer-facing roles.
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Prior experience handling
multiple locations or field-based operations
preferred
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Willingness to travel frequently between locations
Key Skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong customer service mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure.
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Good understanding of facility/operations management.
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Ability to lead and motivate support staff.
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Problem-solving attitude with strong follow-through.
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Comfortable working with CRM systems, attendance tools, and office software.
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Multitasking ability and high sense of ownership.