OpenDP Open-Source Community Manager

Harvard University

OpenDP Open-Source Community Manager
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
57951BR

Position Description


OpenDP is an open-source initiative for building libraries, tools, and systems to share and analyze sensitive data with the strong mathematical protections of differential privacy. It has a rapidly growing community that spans academia, industry, and government. The OpenDP community manager will assist the faculty directors, the executive committee, and the software development team in community outreach, engagement, governance, diversity, and inclusion.

This is a one year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

1. Plan and execute strategies to grow a diverse, inclusive open-source community, measuring, improving and reporting on metrics about diversity, equity and inclusion in the OpenDP community.
2. Engage with stakeholders within and outside the OpenDP community; manage communication and outreach on a regular basis over a variety of channels, such as website, email, mailing list, Github repos, GitHub Discussions, Slack, Twitter, etc.
3. Implement and manage the onboarding process for new community members and contributors to the OpenDP project.
4. Assist with developing and communicating the processes for contribution and vetting.
5. Organize and manage OpenDP GitHub repos and issues; review and update existing GitHub issues for clarity and contributor-friendliness.
6. Review, prioritize, and track user requests and feedback via a variety of channels as mentioned above; assist with outreach to potential new users of the OpenDP software.
7. Organize and manage community working groups addressing specific goals and tasks
8. Organize virtual and in-person events for the community, such as community meetings, workshops and webinars.
9. Assist with roadmap planning by advocating for community needs.
10. Guide OpenDP developers, stakeholders, and community members in documenting user stories, technical specifications, and contributor and user guides.
11. Curate resources for community learning and training, in both differential privacy and the specifics of OpenDP.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Exposure to and interest in learning more about differential privacy.
• Experience and interest in working with open-source projects and communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy, valuing diversity and working with communities.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Job Function
Information Technology

Sub Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Allston

Department
SEAS Research Staff

Time Status
Full-time

Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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