Wikimedia UK is recruiting

Wikimedia UK, the UK charity which supports the work of the Wikimedia Foundation (a global movement whose mission is to bring free educational content to the world and whose best known project is Wikipedia. Ed.), is looking to recruit some additional staff and has this week published the following post on its blog:

In order to support our ambitious programme of work over the next year and beyond, Wikimedia UK is recruiting people to fill three key roles within our growing team – a Volunteer Support Organiser, a GLAM Organiser and an Education Organiser.

The Volunteer Support Organiser will perform a key function for us. The Wikimedia movement is driven by volunteers and we are entirely dependent on them – without volunteers, Wikipedia and our other projects would not exist. This role will involve managing the engagement and development of volunteers of volunteers in our work and our programme of activities. You can see full details of this role and information about how to apply here.

The GLAM Organiser will work to develop and maintain excellent relationships with GLAM institutions of all sizes – galleries, libraries, archives and museums. The role will involve supporting our Events Organiser by developing and delivering a range of large and small GLAM activities throughout the UK and encouraging volunteer participation. You can see full details of this role and information about how to apply here.

The Education Organiser will support the expansion of our activities in the field of education. The role will involve supporting the Events Organiser by developing and delivering a range of large and small education activities throughout the UK and encouraging volunteer participation. You can see full details of this role and information about how to apply here.

The closing date for each of these three roles is 5pm on Friday 8 February. For an application form please email Richard Nevell, our Office Support Assistant, at richard.nevell@wikimedia.org.uk