Wikimedia New York City (WMNYC) is volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit and
an official chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, the parent organization
behind Wikipedia. WMNYC aims to connect the peoples and institutions of the
New York metropolitan area with Wikipedia, Wikimedia, and the larger
free-culture movement through public programming and formalized
partnerships with libraries, museums, universities, and other non-profits.
The organization seeks a Communications Program Manager to communicate
these efforts to the Wikimedia movement and the wider public.
The person in this position will:
- Create engaging content for social media accounts, including Twitter
and Facebook
- Announce upcoming events to the Wikimedia NYC community
- Contribute summaries of Wikimedia NYC events to communications
channels within the Wikimedia community (e.g., This Month in GLAM and The
Wikipedia Signpost)
- Generate quarterly reports of Wikimedia NYC activities
- Work collaboratively with the Wikimedia NYC Board to improve its web
presence
- Attend meetings and events as required
The successful candidate will possess skills and experience in the
following areas:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience developing original content for professional social media
accounts
- Ability to communicate with event organizers and the WMNYC community
in a clear and respectful manner
Preferred skills and experience:
- Written communication skills in one or more languages other than
English that are in use in the New York metropolitan area
- Prior experience with Wikipedia or attendance at edit-a-thons
- Experience working with minority communities
This is a part-time temporary contractor position, funded by a grant from
the Wikimedia Foundation. Wikimedia NYC anticipates an average of 7 hours
per week at the rate of $27/hr.
Persons interested in the position may apply by emailing a resume to
hiring(a)wikimedianyc.org. A cover letter is not required, but it is
encouraged.