Community Development Manager

OverviewPosition Summary:The Overture Maps Foundation is seeking a Community Manager to help us build and nurture relationships across our growing ecosystem of users and contributors. This position focuses on understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse ecosystem of users who engage with Overture's open data, schema, and GERS capabilities. You will work closely with various internal teams to ensure the community's voice is heard and represented while helping to foster a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem around open map data.A dedicated Community Manager is essential for Overture Maps to:Foster meaningful discussions and knowledge sharing across our ecosystemEnsure community needs and feedback are effectively communicated to internal teamsSupport the growth of a vibrant, collaborative open data community spanning technical and non-technical usersExecute strategic initiatives that advance adoption of Overture's data and tools across varied skill levelsBuild bridges between different user communities to encourage collaboration and innovationAdminister programs that fund and showcase innovative uses of Overture dataKey ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Planning:Provide overall strategy, objectives, and marketing plans for community development and engagement.Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for community growth, engagement, and adoption of Overture data and GERS terpret analytics results and provide strategic munity Engagement:Define and lead the community engagement strategy and priorities.Lead member communications and identify success stories within the community.Approve strategy for scheduling webinars, meetups, and virtual events.Establish effective channels for gathering feedback from users across the ecosystemManage community feedback collection and synthesize for product and engineering teamsPlan and coordinate brown bag sessions, office hours, community calls, and webinarsMonitor and triage community questions across GitHub discussions forums and issues, Slack, and social mediaCreate and maintain community-focused content including blog posts, case studies, and technical documentation for varied technical skill levelsCollaborate with researchers, developers, and data practitioners to highlight innovative uses of Overture data and toolsMember Onboarding & SupportDesign and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new foundation members and community participantsCreate clear pathways for different types of community involvement (technical contributors, data providers, end users)Provide guidance and support to help new members navigate foundation processes and technical resourcesDevelop self-service resources and documentation to streamline the onboarding experienceCommunications & ContentDevelop content strategies that communicate technical concepts clearly, promote adoption, and community engagement.Develop and maintain consistent, compelling messaging across all community touchpointsCreate and curate content including newsletters, blog posts, social media updates, and community announcementsCoordinate with marketing and communications teams on social media strategy, user-focused messaging, and a community newsletterCoordinate with marketing and technical teams to ensure accurate and accessible communication of technical conceptsMaintain community documentation, FAQs, and resource librariesEvent Planning & ExecutionPlan, organize, and execute community events including conferences, workshops, webinars, and meetupsCoordinate both virtual and in-person events, managing logistics, speaker coordination, and attendee experienceDevelop event programming that serves diverse community needs and skill levelsManage event budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordinationEvaluate event success and iterate on programming based on community feedbackMaintain a “DA toolkit” GitHub repository with talk topics and workshop materialsExecute on-site event presence including booth management, demo coordination, and lead captureTrack event ROI through registration metrics, community sign-ups, and qualitative feedbackRepresent Overture Maps at industry and developer conferences worldwideWebsite & Digital PresenceProvide and approve major website updates and define content direction.Approve design, content, and major updates for the website.Creative & DesignProvide direction and approve visual assets, branding, and messaging ternal Communications & CoordinationLead cross-team updates, manage onboarding, and internal information sharing.Set priorities for documentation and follow-up activities.QualificationsProven experience in community development, developer relations, or a similar role, preferably within a technical or open-source environment.Strong understanding of geospatial data, mapping technologies, or related fields.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to define messaging and tone effectively.Demonstrated ability to build and nurture authentic community relationships.Strategic thinker with the ability to define objectives and interpret data.Experience collaborating with marketing teams and leveraging their support for execution.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.Self-motivated and able to work independently.Additional InformationLocation & TravelThis position can be performed remotely, with occasional travel for key community events and foundation meetings (approximately 15-20% travel).What We OfferOpportunity to directly shape the strategic direction of open mapping dataWork directly with leading organizations in the mapping and technology space as a strategic partnerRemote-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling and management-level autonomyCompetitive executive compensation package with equity/performance incentives and comprehensive benefitsThe Linux Foundation is a largely all-remote workforce that hires top-notch talent. We are as passionate of providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are in Open Source Software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., Fantastic health care, Unlimited PTO, 100% 401k match, profit-sharing, and exceptional healthcare plans.The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17