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

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

EIT RawMaterialsBucharest, Bucharest, .RO
30+ days ago
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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

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

Operational Management

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

    • Platform & Ecosystem Coordination

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

    • Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

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

    • Stakeholder Engagement

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

    • Requirements

    Experience

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

    • Skills

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement, onboarding, and coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in managing operational delivery of educational programs at scale.
  • Experience with digital tools and platforms for education delivery or network management.
  • Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP) or demonstrated equivalent experience is a plus.

    • Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills in English (C2 level); additional European languages are a plus.
  • Analytical, organized, and able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    • Personal Qualities

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

    • Travel

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

    • Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work : Contribute directly to Europe’s green and digital transitions by scaling access to critical skills.
  • Dynamic Team : Join a driven, international group of professionals passionate about systemic change.
  • Flexibility : Enjoy 100% remote work with flexibility and autonomy to shape your role.
  • 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.

  • Application Review – Our team will review your CV thoroughly. Please submit in English.
  • Initial Interview (30 minutes) – Chat with our hiring manager and recruitment team.
  • Second Interview (60 minutes) – Discuss a relevant case or presentation with the hiring team and HR.
  • 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.

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