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Community Manager (m / f / d) for European Raw Materials Academy

Location : 100% Remote work available across Europe

Company Overview

At EIT RawMaterials, we play a critical role in Europe’s green energy transition. Our mission is to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials essential for future clean technologies.

In collaboration with over 400 partners – including top companies, research institutes, and academic institutions – we lead groundbreaking initiatives that drive innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. Our goal: a climate-neutral, resource-resilient Europe by 2050.

Position Overview : The Raw Materials Academy Initiative

The Raw Materials Academy Initiative is a flagship programme of EIT RawMaterials, designed to deliver high-impact, market-responsive training across Europe. It connects industry, professionals, SMEs with certified training providers and VET institutions to bridge skills gaps in raw materials.

We are building a large-scale network of training providers and subject matter experts to deliver custom and professional courses at scale. To drive this, we are hiring a Community Manager (m / f / d) to lead network development, coordination, and quality assurance activities – with a focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET).

The Role

As the Community Manager (m / f / d), you will be responsible for cultivating, scaling, and managing a pan-European network of certified training providers, particularly within the VET ecosystem. Your work will ensure that the Academy delivers timely, high-quality, and market-aligned education through a growing network of learning partners.

You will play a critical role in onboarding providers, enabling delivery, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the initiative. Your efforts will directly support the Academy’s commercialization goals and strategic alignment with industry needs.

Key Responsibilities

Community Leadership and Strategy

1. Design and implement the community engagement and certification strategy across Europe’s VET ecosystem.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with VET providers, regional institutions, and local training partners.
3. Ensure all training partners meet quality, content, and delivery standards.

Operational Management

1. Lead recruitment, onboarding, and capacity-building activities for certified training providers.
2. Coordinate with subject matter experts and external providers to ensure full geographic and thematic coverage.
3. Manage associated risks related to partner performance and delivery consistency.

Platform & Ecosystem Coordination

1. Act as the central liaison between training providers, the platform team, and other internal units.
2. Coordinate closely with the Commercialization Manager to align partner delivery with the Academy’s revenue model.
3. Support the platform integration of new partners and ensure smooth learner journeys.

Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

1. Track KPIs and monitor partner performance across the Academy's offerings.
2. Provide input into strategic reporting, evaluation, and quality assurance processes.
3. Contribute to the Academy’s roadmap, including content planning and network scaling.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Represent the Academy in relevant stakeholder meetings, summits, and events across Europe.
2. Ensure community input informs the platform roadmap and course development pipeline.

Requirements

Experience

1. Proven experience managing networks or communities within the education, skills, or innovation sectors.
2. Strong familiarity with the VET landscape in Europe, including national / regional training providers, certification processes, and labor market alignment.
3. Experience coordinating delivery with external contributors, including SMEs and learning organizations.

Skills

1. Exceptional stakeholder engagement, onboarding, and coordination skills.
2. Proficiency in managing operational delivery of educational programs at scale.
3. Experience with digital tools and platforms for education delivery or network management.
4. Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP) or demonstrated equivalent experience is a plus.
5. Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
6. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills in English (C2 level); additional European languages are a plus.
7. Analytical, organized, and able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities

1. Entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership mentality.
2. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity.
3. Passionate about education, industry transformation, and digital innovation.

Travel

1. Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe to engage with stakeholders and providers in-person.

Why Join Us?

1. Impactful Work: Contribute directly to Europe’s green and digital transitions by scaling access to critical skills.
2. Dynamic Team: Join a driven, international group of professionals passionate about systemic change.
3. Flexibility: Enjoy 100% remote work with flexibility and autonomy to shape your role.
4. Learning & Growth: You’ll be trained on everything you need – from tools and processes to content and stakeholder management.

Our Recruitment Process

We’re looking for driven professionals ready to build something meaningful.

1. Application Review – Our team will review your CV thoroughly. Please submit in English.
2. Initial Interview (30 minutes) – Chat with our hiring manager and recruitment team.
3. Second Interview (60 minutes) – Discuss a relevant case or presentation with the hiring team and HR.
4. Offer – If selected, receive an offer to join our mission-driven team.

Applications remain open until the right candidate is found.

EIT RawMaterials GmbH is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.