Community Associate

kiln Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Encinitas Part-time Junior Community Marketing

Entry-level Community Marketing role at kiln. Encinitas · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Welcome members and guests, cover the front desk, and handle check-ins and walk-in tour requests
Keep lobby, mailroom, storage, and office areas organized, clean, and supplied
Support member arrivals and departures through onboarding, office preparation, inspections, and materials
Manage event requests, bookings, setup, breakdown, and member communications
Resolve or document member issues, coordinate vendors, and assist with administrative and building operations

What you bring

Office management, administrative, customer service, or support experience
Strong written and verbal communication with excellent organization and multitasking skills
Basic computer proficiency plus dependable follow-through, accountability, and empathy
Comfort working independently and interest in entrepreneurial communities and Kiln’s mission

Who this fits

You’ll suit a warm, proactive host who enjoys keeping a shared workplace organized and helping members, guests, and teammates. This is a part-time role scheduled for three days each week from 8:45am to 4:00pm. Occasional travel may be needed between Kiln locations in Solana Beach, Leucadia, and Carlsbad.

From the employer

About Kiln:

Kiln is a flex office and lifestyle brand. We deliver an exceptional experience that elevates the performance and lifestyle of our members through an ecosystem of people, products, places, and spaces.

Kiln launched in 2018 with locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah. Today, we’ve grown to 21 hubs across the Mountain West, and we’re just getting started. As a leader in the flex-office movement, Kiln is shaping the future of hybrid work in the evolving landscape of commercial real estate.

Our Core Values

1: Human at the core

2: Achieve & Celebrate Together

3: Thoughtful and with Purpose

4: Always Evolving

5: Nothing short of Extraordinary

6: Scrappy & Ingenious

Our Mission

Our mission is to change the world within the workplace, elevating the quality of life for our members and enabling teams to build in new and creative ways. Our community lifts individuals, facilitates learning, and is creating a collective that is capable of things we cannot imagine.

About You:

A Warm Host: You naturally make others feel welcome, ensuring every member interaction is friendly, supportive, and leaves a positive impression.

Detail-Oriented & Proactive: You notice what needs to be done before being asked and take pride in keeping things running smoothly. Organization is your superpower.

A Team Player: You thrive in collaborative environments, helping your team and members succeed through excellent communication and a helpful attitude.

Eager to Learn: You are adaptable and excited to grow with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

About the Role:

As a Community Associate, you’ll be the first point of contact for Kiln members and guests, responsible for ensuring the space operates smoothly and delivers a top-tier member experience. You’ll support the Community Director by managing operations, facilitating communication, and providing administrative assistance to help Kiln’s community thrive. This role is part-time, working three days a week from 8:45am - 4:00pm.

As Community Associate, You Will:

Responsibility for the functionality and organization of the front desk, main lobby, storage areas, mailroom, and greater Kiln office space.

Cheerful and friendly greeting of team members, Kiln members, and guests
Coverage of the front desk during assigned business hours
Responsibility for the guest check-in process
Responsibility for the mail service and accurate distribution to members
Facilitation of walk-in tours and collection of these inbound leads
Generate & send tour follow-up proposals, membership agreements, invoices & billing-related material
Facilitation of new member onboarding checklists (orientation, keys, welcome kits, etc.)
Preparation of new member office move-ins/inspection of offices after move-outs
Development of new organizational systems for inventory, as needed
Inventory/purchasing of mailroom, front desk office supplies, kitchen supplies, and member snacks
Manage event inquiries and calendar bookings, and assist with set-up and breakdown of events
Ensuring the front desk and building are clean and well-kept, including promptly taking care of spills and countertops, and scheduling the cleaning crew after incidents
Assisting with building operations and maintenance as needed to ensure the highest level of member experience
Preparation of communication to members, including notes, emails, and Slack messages to members, including member delights, birthdays, and newsletters
Troubleshot member-related issues to ensure a friction-free member experience
Identification of issues for escalation to Sr. Manager and documenting accordingly
Liaison between vendors
Administrative support to Sr. Manager through calendar bookings, meetings, and conference room preparation, conference room maintenance
Procurement of Logos for new member Resident Desks and Private Offices
Help plan and execute member programming events
This position may occasionally travel between our North County San Diego Kiln locations (Solana Beach, Leucadia & Carlsbad).

Ideal Experience and Skills:

Partial completion of a college degree preferred, not required.

Office management or administrative experience
Customer service or support experience
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
Demonstrates integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, follow-through, and empathy
Comfortable working alone
Passion for entrepreneurial communities
Passion and understanding for Kiln’s mission and values
Proficient in basic computer skills.