The Chemical Heritage Foundation seeks applicants for a paid Wikipedian in Residence for Spring 2013. The Wikipedian in Residence is a temporary position working full-time. The Wikipedian in Residence will work as a community coordinator and strengthen the relationship between CHF and the Wikipedia community through a range of activities.

CHF is a collections-based nonprofit organization that preserves the history and heritage of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences and technologies. The collections are used to create a body of original scholarship that illuminates chemistry’s role in shaping society. In bridging science with the humanities, arts, and social sciences, CHF is committed to building a vibrant, international community of scholars; creating a rich source of traditional and emerging media; expanding the reach of our museum; and engaging the broader society through inventive public events. We are dedicated to building a digital community around this important legacy that is participatory and collaborative.

For more information and to apply for this position, visit:

http://www.chemheritage.org/about/careers/wikipedian-in-residence.aspx