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Community Director, Open Energy Initiatives - Europe Full-time Organization Description Our foundation champions collaborative technology platforms for transforming energy infrastructure. We unite grid operators, technology innovators, research institutions, regulators, and policymakers to develop digital solutions addressing critical energy transition challenges. Our projects enable grid simulation, optimize energy forecasting, and democratize grid data access while maintaining privacy and security. As part of a global technology ecosystem, we ensure neutral governance and transparent decision-making across critical industry initiatives. The energy sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation. Open-source tools accelerate this transition by reducing vendor constraints, improving system interoperability, and distributing development costs across collaborative networks. The Role You will drive open technology adoption across European energy infrastructure by cultivating relationships with system operators, regulators, and policymakers to deliver sustainable, reliable energy solutions. This position involves translating technical capabilities into strategic business value, identifying regulatory obstacles, and creating pathways for organizational contributions. Your work combines strategic engagement with hands-on execution, including workshop organization, conference representation, community facilitation, and technical development oversight. This is a two-year, full-time position reporting to the Executive Leadership, with potential extension based on performance and funding availability. Location and Work Arrangements Remote position based in Europe. Role requires extensive European travel (up to 30%) for stakeholder engagement, with potential flexible working hours to collaborate across global teams. Responsibilities Community Growth & Engagement - Develop relationships with transmission and distribution system operators - Lead community events and training sessions - Deliver industry presentations - Create educational programs to lower technological adoption barriers Policy & Advocacy - Spearhead regulatory advocacy efforts - Build relationships with policymakers - Identify and address open-source adoption barriers Program Management - Oversee funded European initiatives - Facilitate stakeholder decision-making processes Communications & Reporting - Amplify community achievements - Analyze and report community growth metrics Qualifications Required: - Established European energy sector network - Ability to communicate complex technological value propositions - Technical expertise in energy systems and digital technologies - Exceptional communication skills - Proven stakeholder alignment capabilities - Entrepreneurial mindset - Team-oriented approach - Comfortable with extensive travel - English fluency Preferred: - Open-source community experience - Additional European language proficiency - Grid operations background Success Metrics - Increase European organizational technology adoption - Develop strong regulatory relationships - Launch impactful educational programs - Establish thought leadership - Foster collaborative innovation networks Offered Benefits - Significant clean energy transition impact - Cutting-edge technological engagement - Flexible work environment - Competitive compensation - European event participation Salary: €9,000 - €11,000 monthly Confidentiality guaranteed under equal opportunity guidelines.