Seeking Community Development Manager

Hello CSTF community,

We’re seeking a dynamic Community Development Manager to build, nurture, and grow our global community of technologists, civil society advocates, and organizations working toward digital self-determination.

What we’re looking for:

An experienced community builder who can create vibrant networks around digital self-determination, open-source technology, and civil society empowerment. You’ll manage our forum at forum.civilsociety.dev and create pathways for meaningful participation across our diverse community.

Key qualifications we need:

  • 3+ years of community management or development experience, preferably in technology contexts

  • Excellent facilitation and communication skills for diverse global audiences

  • Experience building partnerships with aligned civil society organizations

  • Deep commitment to digital self-determination and community empowerment

  • Understanding of open-source communities and distributed collaboration

What you’d be doing:

You’ll manage our community platforms, create engaging onboarding experiences, organize events and workshops, facilitate productive discussions, and build bridges between technical and non-technical community members. You’ll also coordinate with other CSTF initiatives and represent us in the broader digital rights ecosystem.

This is currently a volunteer leadership position that may transition to paid as we grow.

Ready to learn more?

Read the full job description here:

If you’re passionate about building inclusive communities around technology and civil society, please reply here or reach out directly. We’re looking for someone who can help us create spaces where people support each other in achieving digital independence.

Questions about community building at CSTF? Let’s discuss them openly - community input helps us build better programs.