Wikimedian in Residence draft job description

DRAFT Job Description (Suggestions only)

Job Title: Wikimedian in residence (for background information see [1])

Hours:

Location:

Line Manager:

Salary: We suggest in the range £23,400-31,200 pro-rata

Pension: If applicable

Benefits: Bank holidays etc. - if applicable depending on the host organisation

Purpose of job: To facilitate and develop a sustainable relationship between XXXXXXXX, Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia community through a range of activities, both internal and public-facing. The main elements of the job will be outreach to experts and broad audiences linked to XXXXXXXX, and support improvement of the content of Wikimedia projects.

Duties and responsibilities

• To design and manage a programme of activities to improve collaboration between XXXXXXXX, Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia community - potentially leading to a sustainable relationship and joint projects in the future.

• To establish links between XXXXXXXX curatorial staff, Wikimedia volunteers and others.

• To encourage and increase the direct participation of XXXXXXXX in the provision of content for Wikipedia.

• To encourage the creation of new content and the improvement of the quality of existing entries relating to XXXXXXXX projects, items and collections on Wikipedia and sister projects, in conjunction with curators and other colleagues.

• To test and implement processes for exploiting the XXXXXXXX Access and Re-use of Digital Collections Policy within Wikimedia Foundation projects.

• To share Wikimedia's values and act as an advocate for its mission and ethos.

Main tasks

• To identify opportunities for content improvement/image releases via a mapping of XXXXXXXX related Wikimedia content, working closely with XXXXXXXX staff (be role specific if necessary).

• To liaise with curators from across XXXXXXXX, partner organisations and volunteers from Wikimedia movement to develop a programme for creating Wikimedia content.

• To enable XXXXXXXX curators, staff and volunteers to contribute to the project by organising and providing training on Wikimedia editing, best practice and Wikimedia volunteer engagement. Delivered by means of presentations, workshops and direct instruction.

• To provide advice to XXXXXXXX on possible changes to its policies, systems or processes which would allow greater collaboration between Wikimedia UK and XXXXXXXX, including creation of best practice documents as needed.

• To produce ongoing updates and a summary report on the outcomes of the residency.

• To demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks and to develop new skills, as appropriate, in own or other departments/directorates to support the delivery of the XXXXXXXX's services as required by line management

Employee Specifications

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to teach and support those learning to use Wikipedia and its sister websites, including via organising events/workshops.

• Ability to develop and maintain reporting systems and evaluation.

• Ability to communicate in English clearly, both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences.

• Ability to work tactfully, sensitively and effectively, as part of the institution, the Wikimedian community and with a wide range of individuals.

• Ability to prioritise workload and work under own initiative.

• Basic numeracy.

Knowledge

• An understanding of and empathy for Wikimedia UK's mission to help people and organisations build and preserve open knowledge to share and use freely. Understanding of the Wikimedia movement mission.

• Good understanding of the activities and projects of XXXXXXXX and of the culture and aims of the GLAM sector.

• Understanding of issues related to copyright.

Experience

• Experience of editing Wikipedia and its sister projects.

• Experience of working with the Wikimedia community.

• Familiarity with basic office IT packages. Experience with open source software would be welcomed.

• Experience of working effectively within an office environment, developing professional partnerships.

• Experience of successfully meeting deadlines.

• Experience of delivering training to others (desirable), including via running events.

Other Factors

• Commitment to open knowledge, open source movement and transparent working practices.

• Collaborative, team work attitude.

Equal Opportunities

• An understanding of and commitment to Wikimedia UK's Equal Opportunities Policies in both services to members and employment.

Background information

Will be different for each institution

• Equal Opportunities: XXXXXXXX has a commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to our members and clients, and in the employment of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to understand and promote its policies in their own work.

• Fire, Health and Safety: XXXXXXXX is committed to a healthy and safe working environment and expects all its employees to consider and integrate health and safety in all work activities.

• Sustainable Development: XXXXXXXX is committed to the principles of sustainable development and all employees are expected, in so far as possible, to maintain work practices in line with the principles of sustainable development.

• Continuing Professional Development: XXXXXXX is committed to the continuing professional development of all its staff and volunteers. Employees are expected to develop learning plans in conjunction with their line manager in order to undertake training or other career development opportunities that they feel would develop their work and the operation of the Charity.

• Data Protection: XXXXXXX holds sensitive data on its members, volunteers, donors and those using its services. All employees are required to maintain an awareness of data protection responsibilities, and to execute all relevant duties with tact, discretion and due respect to confidentiality of clients, members and staff.