Web/Mobile Accessibility Specialist
MozillaSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Communications, Community EngagementIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess good knowledge of Wikimedia communities’ dynamics, policies, cultures, and channels, as well as extensive experience and full competence related to users with extended Wikimedia user rights (steward, admins, checkuser or other groups). They should also have experience in working in a multilanguage and multicultural environment, and a strong understanding of Wiki editing, including wikitext, internal/external links, tables, images, and translation markups.
Responsibilities
The Movement Communications Specialist will support building connection, trust, and understanding with online communities by monitoring relevant channels, mapping editor communities, and scaling connections to volunteer editors and affiliate groups. They will also support rolling out features and product and technology, help inform communities about the Foundation work, and celebrate contributions of volunteers by identifying and spotlighting them. Additionally, the Specialist will collaborate with the Movement Communications team by taking on occasional assignments, assisting with documentation, planning, meeting organizing, and notetaking.
Skills
Written English
European languages (German or Russian)
Community engagement
Monitoring community channels
Mapping communities
Supporting product and technology rollouts
Communication and celebration skills
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
About Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees