Community Manager

Company Description The International Initiative for Augmented Security (IIAS) is an independent professional body focused on advancing AI Security through ongoing education and practitioner collaboration. IIAS addresses how artificial intelligence transforms both attack surfaces and defensive capabilities, from protecting models and data pipelines to using AI for rapid detection and response. The organization structures its work across three pillars—Security for AI, Security with AI, and Security from AI—grounded in AI governance, risk, and compliance. IIAS produces technical research, maintains a Body of Knowledge aligned with leading global frameworks, and offers hands-on training and certifications. Its mission is to build a skilled, accountable global workforce capable of securing AI systems, applying AI in defense, and countering AI-enabled threats.

Role Description The Community Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for cultivating and growing a global community of cybersecurity and AI practitioners. This role manages online community channels, moderates discussions, and ensures that members engage constructively around IIAS research, training, and events. Day-to-day activities include planning and publishing community updates, facilitating forums and working groups, organizing virtual meetups or webinars, and responding to member inquiries. The Community Manager collaborates with research, training, and membership teams to translate technical content into accessible community communications and campaigns. The role also involves monitoring community analytics, gathering feedback to improve member experience, and supporting initiatives that expand membership and professional recognition.

Qualifications

• Community management and engagement skills, including experience moderating online forums, managing social or professional networks, and facilitating discussions across diverse practitioner groups.
• Communication and content skills, such as clear written and verbal communication, the ability to translate technical topics into accessible messages, and experience creating posts, newsletters, or event announcements.
• Organizational and project coordination skills, including planning events or programs, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations, and tracking community metrics to inform improvements.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and build trust with members, partners, and contributors from different regions and backgrounds.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and/or AI concepts, or strong interest and ability to learn quickly in these domains; prior experience in a technical or security-focused community is a plus.
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment, using collaboration platforms and community tools, and adapting to a fast-evolving landscape of AI and security.
• Relevant education or experience in fields such as communications, community management, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related discipline; experience with professional membership organizations is an advantage.