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Community Manager (m/f/d) for European Raw Materials Academy, Lisbon
Client:
EIT RawMaterials
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
10.04.2025
Expiry Date:
25.05.2025
Job Description:
Developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe!
EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of Europe's green transition, driving innovation in minerals, metals, and advanced materials. By joining us, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment connecting businesses with academia, research, and investment.
We offer opportunities for career growth through our extensive educational programs, from school level to advanced industry qualifications. Be a catalyst for sustainable change, work on groundbreaking projects, and contribute to Europe's circular economy. Secure a promising future with us, enhancing your skills and making a global impact.
Join EIT RawMaterials and be a leader in innovation and sustainability.
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.
* 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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