Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Sponsor, organize, and participate in local and regional community events, particularly within the technology and cloud computing sectors, to build awareness of OCI and highlight Oracle’s commitment to positive community involvement.
• Community Listening: Conduct and facilitate listening sessions to understand the needs, interests, and concerns of community members, and report actionable insights to key stakeholders for follow-up planning.
• Education Partnerships: Develop and manage partnerships with colleges, community colleges, and technical/vocational schools to create internship and apprenticeship programs, and to establish pipelines for future cloud and technical talent.
• Workforce Development: Help align curricula with OCI’s evolving skill requirements and identify future talent prospects within educational institutions and training programs.
• Vendor and Supplier Outreach: Identify and engage local and diverse vendors to strengthen OCI’s supply chain and foster deeper investment in local economies.
• Market Integration: Act as OCI’s ambassador in civic, technology, and educational forums, ensuring OCI is a visible and valued community partner in Texas and other US markets.
• Brand Building: Partner with Oracle’s Marketing and Communications teams to extend OCI’s presence, particularly in new markets, and support local recruitment efforts through targeted outreach and storytelling.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Operations, Education, Government, Workforce Development, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Community Engagement, or related field.
• Knowledge of technology trends and interest in cloud infrastructure; prior experience in the technology sector is a plus.
• Proven track record in community engagement, partnership building, or workforce development.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including education leaders, technology partners, vendors, and community organizations.
• Passion for community impact, collaboration, and talent development.