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== About Us == | == About Us == | ||
Wikimedia UK is a not-for-profit association set up to promote and support Wikipedia, its sister projects, and other open educational resources in the UK . "Open" content refers to information which is available for copying, reuse and modification, including for commercial uses, without cost or restriction other than attribution. We were established in 2008 and are one of over thirty similar associations in countries around the world. We work with museums, universities, businesses and media companies to make more freely licensed content available via Wikipedia and similar projects, and to help other people re-use content from Wikipedia. We seek to have a close relationship with other open content organisations in the UK including the Open Knowledge Foundation, the OpenStreetMap Foundation, Creative Commons UK and MySociety. We also seek close links with the community of Wikimedia readers and editors. | |||
Wikimedia UK is a not-for-profit association set up to promote and support | |||
== Job Description == | == Job Description == | ||
Providing administrative support to Wikimedia UK for events and meetings. | Providing administrative support to Wikimedia UK for events and meetings. | ||
=== Tasks === | === Tasks === | ||
The kind of tasks that will be performed include: | The kind of tasks that will be performed include (but are not limited to): | ||
* supporting projects, e.g. by booking venues, obtaining quotes or communicating with partner organisations | |||
* | * supporting board administration, e.g. minute taking, following up actions and writing reports | ||
* | * supporting membership and financial management: assisting the processing of member applications and expense claims, and with updating accounts | ||
* Communicating internally and externally, e.g. writing newsletters and blog posts, responding to emails, maintaining the Wikimedia UK wiki | |||
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Most of the tasks can be completed at a time of the day at any location convenient to the individual. However, some tasks require attendance at meetings or availability during business hours. Occasional tasks may require attendance at | Most of the tasks can be completed at a time of the day at any location convenient to the individual. However, some tasks require attendance at meetings or availability during business hours. Occasional tasks may require attendance at an event location (for which travel will be reimbursed). | ||
== Candidate == | == Candidate == | ||
The following skills are required: | The following skills are required: | ||
*Excellent written communication | *Excellent written communication | ||
*Excellent telephone manner | *Excellent telephone manner | ||
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The following elements are preferred: | The following elements are preferred: | ||
*Knowledge of the Wikimedia projects and community | *Knowledge of the Wikimedia projects and community | ||
* | *Bookkeeping | ||
* | *Ability to attend Skype board meetings in the evening | ||
== | == Duration and salary == | ||
The initial term of the position is from 1 August 2010 until 31 January 2011. | |||
The successful candidate will be paid £10 per hour for eight hours a week in August-October, rising to twelve hours a week between November and January. Previously agreed overtime will be paid at a rate of £15 per hour. Authorised expenses incurred in the performance of duties will be reimbursed. | |||
:''Expenses include (but are not limited to) postage, stationary, internet costs, telephone, travel costs and subsistence.'' | |||
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Job Title
Part-time Office Administrator
About Us
Wikimedia UK is a not-for-profit association set up to promote and support Wikipedia, its sister projects, and other open educational resources in the UK . "Open" content refers to information which is available for copying, reuse and modification, including for commercial uses, without cost or restriction other than attribution. We were established in 2008 and are one of over thirty similar associations in countries around the world. We work with museums, universities, businesses and media companies to make more freely licensed content available via Wikipedia and similar projects, and to help other people re-use content from Wikipedia. We seek to have a close relationship with other open content organisations in the UK including the Open Knowledge Foundation, the OpenStreetMap Foundation, Creative Commons UK and MySociety. We also seek close links with the community of Wikimedia readers and editors.
Job Description
Providing administrative support to Wikimedia UK for events and meetings.
Tasks
The kind of tasks that will be performed include (but are not limited to):
- supporting projects, e.g. by booking venues, obtaining quotes or communicating with partner organisations
- supporting board administration, e.g. minute taking, following up actions and writing reports
- supporting membership and financial management: assisting the processing of member applications and expense claims, and with updating accounts
- Communicating internally and externally, e.g. writing newsletters and blog posts, responding to emails, maintaining the Wikimedia UK wiki
Most of the tasks can be completed at a time of the day at any location convenient to the individual. However, some tasks require attendance at meetings or availability during business hours. Occasional tasks may require attendance at an event location (for which travel will be reimbursed).
Candidate
The following skills are required:
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent telephone manner
- Good organisation
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- Internet connection and ability to work from home
- Excellent IT literacy
- Flexibility over hours
The following elements are preferred:
- Knowledge of the Wikimedia projects and community
- Bookkeeping
- Ability to attend Skype board meetings in the evening
Duration and salary
The initial term of the position is from 1 August 2010 until 31 January 2011.
The successful candidate will be paid £10 per hour for eight hours a week in August-October, rising to twelve hours a week between November and January. Previously agreed overtime will be paid at a rate of £15 per hour. Authorised expenses incurred in the performance of duties will be reimbursed.
- Expenses include (but are not limited to) postage, stationary, internet costs, telephone, travel costs and subsistence.