Merge Forward Community Manager

Summary: Catherine Paganini announces the search for one or two volunteer contributors to help foster a welcoming community for "Merge Forward." Despite having found enough volunteers, the post remains visible to illustrate the type of contribution sought. The role involves welcoming new members, encouraging participation, and guiding engagement within the community. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a well-run community, and the position offers benefits such as expanding one's professional network and gaining valuable skills in community management and leadership. Interested individuals are directed to express their interest on the #merge-forward channel on CNCF Slack.

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NOTE: We have found enough volunteers, but we'll leave the post up as is so you can see what type of contributions MF is looking for.

MF Community Managers:

Iris Dyrmishi
Onyedikachi Amaechi-Okorie

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We're looking for one or two contributors to help cultivate a welcoming Merge Forward community. As the Merge Forward Community Manager, you'll be the first point of contact for new members, guiding them on how to get started and get involved, and ensuring current members remain engaged.

What You'll Do

Welcome new members. Welcome and actively engage with new members, help answer any questions, and point them to resources, like our community page and meeting series.
Encourage participation. Inform members about current projects, where contributions are needed, and encourage them to contribute.

Who We're Looking For

You should be or have been an active community member in a different, well-managed community. This experience will serve as a guide for building an engaged, organized, and helpful environment within Merge Forward.

What's in It for You?

This role is a great way to grow your professional network and build your personal brand within the cloud native community. You'll gain valuable experience in community management, communication, and leadership. By helping others, you'll also demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the community, which can open doors to future career opportunities.

This role is wonderful for contributors looking to practice DevRel and explore the human side of managing open source. Competencies and skills learned in this role can support you in understanding marketing, outreach, audience engagement, and building communities of interest.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on the Merge Forward community and help it grow into a welcoming and thriving space for all members.

Next Steps

Have questions? Please post them in this discussion. If you're interested, join the #merge-forward channel on the CNCF Slack and express your interest there. We look forward to seeing you.

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