Wikimania Scholarships and Volunteer Coordinator

Wikimedia Foundation(1 month ago)

HybridContractMedior$59,541 - $81,655 (estimated)Events

About this role

A six-month contract supporting Wikimania 2026 to enable funded participants (scholars) to attend and engage with the conference. The role partners with the Core Organizing Team within the Wikimedia Foundation to manage scholar communications, support volunteer involvement, and contribute to pre- and post-event activities. The contractor will participate in weekly organising meetings, work in a remote-first, international environment, and attend the Paris event for on-site support.

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Required Skills

Administration
Record Keeping
Email Platforms
Records Systems
Communication
Customer Facing
Event Coordination
Volunteer Management
High-Volume Communications
Document Management

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About Wikimedia Foundation

wikimediafoundation.org

Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the wider family of Wikimedia projects, providing the technical infrastructure and organizational support that enables free, openly licensed knowledge worldwide. It supports the volunteer community, builds and maintains the software and servers, and advances policies, research, and tools to improve content quality and accessibility. Funded primarily by donations, the Foundation runs global programs and partnerships to expand access, combat misinformation, and promote inclusion across languages and regions.