---
title: "Open Roles"
description: "Definition and how to find it in Mosaic"
url: https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/377-open-roles
collection: "Work Planning"
updated: 2026-11-12
language: en
---

# Open Roles

Definition and how to find it in Mosaic

## What is Open Roles?

Also known as generic roles or generic resources allows you to build out work plans for a Role on a project in place of an individual member.  

## Where do I find Open Roles?

Click **Organization Settings** on the bottom left corner of the screen.

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Navigate to **Standards** page and **Roles** tab. Here you can add Roles that you need, these Roles can be assigned to Members as their positions or used as Open Roles.

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[Learn more about standard Roles](https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/305-organization-settings-standard-roles.md)