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There’s been alot of chat about mesh networks lately, so we thought it’d be nice to sit down with @meshtastic and learn more.
Curious? Come hang out!
Thurs, Feb 19 | 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT
(Need another timezone? https://everytimezone.com/s/06dff4af)
RSVP for link: https://opencollective.com/opensource/events/intro-to-meshtastic-b23970f0
RE: https://floss.social/@FOSSBackstage/116000741452711855
Can't wait for FOSS Backstage!
How can open source projects share what help they need, beyond code? And how do helpers find those needs?
Tomorrow (Tues the 23), we’re hosting a call with Open Source Wishlist’s @sunnydeveloper to hear how they’re making community needs visible and accessible.
Join us!
📆 Tuesday, Dec 23
⏰ 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UTC/10:30pm IST
RSVP here to receive the link: https://opencollective.com/opensource/events/open-source-spotlight-open-source-wishlist-39d54691
We are proud sponsors of All Things Open 2025, taking place from October 12th to 14th in downtown Raleigh. For our hosted collectives, a limited number of discounted tickets are available. If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected].
And if you will be there, drop by table #52 and say hi!
As we gear up for the official commencement of our June 2025 Outreachy cohort, we couldn’t do it without our champions of inclusion.
Outreachy extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to the generous sponsors powering this cohort at the following levels:
➡️ Ceiling Smasher: @wikimediafoundation.
Thank you for breaking barriers and providing opportunities for underrepresented talents in tech.
➡️ Promoter: #RedHat (for @fedora
projects), and @tarides
(for @ocaml projects).
We appreciate you for creating meaningful change and advancement in the free and open source software ecosystem.
➡️ Includer: #TheCityUniversityofNewYork [Research Foundation](for @bioconductor projects).
Thank you for championing diversity through targeted support for impactful projects.
➡️ Welcomer
@gnome , @nixos_org , @igalia , and @OpenSourceCollective (for @servo ), #Microsoft (#systemd projects), @mozilla, and #Meta.
Your commitment empowers us to support diverse, global talent in open source by providing paid, remote internships to those who face underrepresentation, systemic biases, or discrimination in the technology industry of their different countries.
We're grateful for your continued partnership in building a more inclusive, equitable, and impactful tech ecosystem. Let’s keep smashing ceilings together!
#Outreachy #OpenSource #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #Internships #CommunitySupport
Check out a recent episode of the @sustainoss podcast with @richlitt featuring @benjam and @andrewnez as they discuss https://Ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to help guide funding across entire ecosystems.
Listen here: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/270
🌱 We’re hiring! 🌱 OSC is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead financial operations, support, and internal workflows.
We welcome applicants with experience in operations, finance, or systems-focused roles, a track record of managing operational tools and internal databases, and a knack for streamlining complex processes with clarity and care.
This is a remote role within 5 hours of EST. Applications open until 28th of April. Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/y9Pe1BELMeJqgaR69
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates within ±5 hours of EST) Reports To: Executive Director Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 USD annually Type: Full-time, Remote Applications are open until April 28th. About Us Open Source Collective is a membership-based nonprofit fiscal host that supports over 2,500 open source projects by providing financial and operational infrastructure. Each year, we help move more than $20 million in funding, making it easier for project contributors and maintainers to focus on their code and community. Our mission is to promote a sustainable and healthy ecosystem to sustain open source technology for the future. That’s where you come in. The Role We’re seeking a thoughtful, strategic problem-solver who brings empathy to systems thinking and process improvement. As our Senior Operations Manager, you'll lead across three core operational pillars: Finances, Support, and Operational Efficiency. This is a proactive, senior individual contributor role ideal for someone who thrives in a remote, asynchronous work environment and enjoys streamlining systems, supporting communities, and financial sustainability. You don’t need to be an expert in both open source or nonprofits, but it helps if you have experience in either and are excited to support a global network of projects doing meaningful work. Role Responsibilities Financial Operations In partnership with our Directors, oversee accounting practices/processes and reporting systems to ensure accurate, timely financial and tax reporting Develop and refine tools for budget tracking, financial planning, and transparency Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and close financial process gaps and document processes and needs with the platform developers Community & Project Support Respond to complex operational inquiries from hosted projects Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve support tickets and improve documentation Advocate for user needs while balancing organizational capacity Operational Systems & Efficiency Design and maintain systems that streamline internal workflows Identify areas for operational improvement and develop scalable solutions Build lightweight reporting and tracking tools or integrate data between systems using platforms like Airtable, Zapier, Notion, a SQL-based reporting tool, or others Must-have skills At least 5 years of experience in operations, finance, or systems roles Experience creating or managing operational tools and internal databases Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote, distributed team Practical and pragmatic, great at seeking input, finding the path forward, and measuring success Collaborative and detail-oriented, with a focus on documenting work for clarity and resilience Comfortable balancing nonprofit compliance with a fast-moving, adaptable work culture. We prioritize timely action and progress with purpose. Nice-to-have experience (These are a bonus, not a requirement—please apply even if you don’t check every box) Passion for open source and alignment with our mission Community management or user support background Familiarity with tools like Discord, Slack, Metabase, Google Workspace, Notion, and GitHub Experience with Open Collective (extra credit!) Compensation & role details This is a fully remote position (we don't have any physical offices, and our team is distributed across time zones) Flexible schedule (we have a few weekly meetings, and the rest is up to you) Open to applicants anywhere within 5 hours of the EST time zone. The pay range will be $95k ~ $120k plus benefits. Pay scale is contingent on experience. This is a full-time position, and we are seeking someone to commit 40 hours per week 25 days off for vacation + location specific holidays $1K per year for improving your workspace, buying tools, and other office expenses that help you perform better. The opportunity to join us on international retreats (weeks of face-to-face work every ~6 months) with transportation, allocation, and meals covered during our time together. The last one was in February 2025 in Berlin, Germany the next is likely to be Brussels in September.. To apply, fill out the form below. If you have questions, reach out to [email protected] Learn more about us: OSC's Website, mission & values, and strategy What is Open Source Collective (video) What is Open Collective (video) Our documentation
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