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Happy Community Managers Day to NTEN's very own Sarah Janczak!

As the NTEN Community continues to grow, our work on the Membership Team gets even more rewarding (and really fun). Sarah, like many of the NTEN staff, didn't start her professional life as a Community Manager or even in the technology sector. We feel like she is right at home, however, supporting our Communities of Practice and 501 Tech Clubs, organizing local events, connecting with the community across the web, and especially helping us reach our mission through building community, sharing resources, and so much more!

What is a Community Manager, anyway? Well, here's a great infographic from GetSatisfaction.

I asked Sarah to share a bit about her job as the NTEN Community Manager and want to share with you what she had to say:

My favorite part of working as a community manager are the small moments when everything comes together. Hearing about a successful first Tech Club meeting in a new city, finding the perfect resources for a community member, or connecting two individuals who I know will be able to learn from each other. I love recognizing the success and creating a space for fun amidst all the sometimes-serious and always-meaningful work that the NTEN community is doing.

The hardest part for me is staying on top of all the newest social media sites, metrics, and community building tools. Even with the entire NTEN library at my fingertips, it's hard to find the time to learn about and play with the new technologies and methods while still keeping up with community management.

Are you a Community Manager? What do you think are the best and most challenging aspects of your job?

Not a Community Manager but work with one? What are you doing today to celebrate?