The appliedAI Institute for Europe stands for Trustworthy AI, focusing on fairness, transparency and accountability to ensure AI-driven innovation while respecting ethical standards. As a central hub in the European AI ecosystem, we provide knowledge, resources and connections that empower stakeholders to responsibly develop and apply AI technologies. Over the past year, we have advanced policy insights, compliance tools, educational programmes and open-source solutions. We actively foster collaboration, host events, and support AI startups - strengthening the ecosystem and shaping the future of AI in Europe.

As Senior Community Manager (m/f/x), you will be responsible for shaping and growing engaged communities around our work, with a particular focus on strengthening the Heilbronn AI ecosystem. You will be a connector, relationship builder, and advocate; you enjoy creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation. You will: 

• Map the ecosystem: Research and develop an overview of the AI innovation landscape, identifying key stakeholders, initiatives and partnerships.
• Build and nurture relationships: Establish and maintain close ties with startups, corporates, policymakers and research institutions, with a focus on Heilbronn.
• Design and lead community formats: Plan and deliver engaging events, workshops and publications tailored to community needs.
• Collaborate across teams: Work with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to amplify community activities.
• Develop long-term strategy: Co-create and implement approaches to sustainably grow communities in Heilbronn.
• Measure impact: Track and analyse key community metrics to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvements.

• Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, political science or a related field. Practical experience outweighs formal education.
• Networking: Experience working in or with startups (ideally in AI or tech) and strong ties to the German AI and/or startup ecosystem.
• Community expertise: Proven track record in community building, stakeholder engagement and event management.
• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; confident engaging with diverse stakeholders from startups to policymakers.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using CRM tools (ideally HubSpot) and digital platforms to manage relationships.
• Data-driven: Able to use analytics tools to measure community success and inform strategy.
• Proactive: Self-starter with the ability to drive projects independently
• Languages: Fluency in German and English (spoken and written).

A highly qualified and motivated team is on its way to shaping the European AI landscape. These are your advantages:

• Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model: You can choose to work from our vibrant offices - either at the IPAI in Heilbronn or the House of Communication in Munich - while also enjoying the flexibility to work remotely a few days each week.
• You will take responsibility in scaling a leading organization that is on its way to becoming a lighthouse initiative for Europe and shaping the future of our economy.
• You will have access to the latest technologies and budget for training.
• Want to learn about robotics, autonomous drones or smart factories? All this takes place at appliedAI.
• The hottest topics of the next decade and the freedom and confidence to initiate your own activities.
• A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners and technology companies.
• Various other benefits, such as mobility budget, JobRad and Egym Wellpass sports membership.

Lucas Fernandes - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
appliedAI Initiative GmbH, August-Everding-Str. 25, 81671 München