project lead/event manager for environmental sustainability project Part-time

KDE e.V., the non-profit organisation supporting the KDE community, is looking for two people to run a project related to the environmental sustainability of our software. The positions we are looking to fill are those of a project lead who can also do some event management duties as well as a project/community manager.

About the role

KDE e.V. is looking for you as an employee for our new initiative to support environmentally sustainable software
development. You will be the person who makes sure the project concerning the sustainability criteria according to
“Blauer Engel“ is on track.

As an employee of KDE e.V., you will work together with the team of the organization and the community as part
of a funded project that runs from July 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023. The position is intended as a part time position
(9h/week). You have support for design and community management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Regular reporting to the funder on project progress and use of funds/finances
• Running calls for proposals for contract work that is part of the project
• Organizing the logistics of small events for the community to come together to work on the project

Qualifications and skills

• Knowledge of project management as part of a vocational training, university studies or comparable
  practical experience
• Experience with administration of grant projects by the German government
• Ability to work independently within the frame of the project
• Understanding of Free Software communities
• Fluent in English and German (verbal and written)

What we offer to you:

• The opportunity to do pioneering work around sustainable software
• Working in an open and friendly community that puts its heart into Free Software
• Part-time employment at KDE e.V. with the usual benefits

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