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

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.

1. Application Review – Our team will review your CV thoroughly. Please submit in English.

1. Initial Interview (30 minutes) – Chat with our hiring manager and recruitment team.

1. Second Interview (60 minutes) – Discuss a relevant case or presentation with the hiring team and HR.

1. 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.