Hiring Policy

ARTICLE I - SCOPE

1. Scope. This Hiring Policy ("Policy") details the hiring practices used by Wikimedia District of Columbia to recruit personnel for all paid staff positions, both full-time and part-time. It also covers the recruitment of personnel for unpaid and volunteer positions, such as unpaid internships, that entail the completion of specific duties or tasks within a defined period of time.

2. Exclusions. This Policy does not apply to the recruitment of members of the Board of Directors of Wikimedia District of Columbia, of the Officers of Wikimedia District of Columbia, and of members of the Standing, Special, and Advisory Committees of Wikimedia District of Columbia; nor to appointments expressly made by a resolution of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE II - HIRING PRACTICES

1. Employment by Merit. Employment at Wikimedia District of Columbia is based wholly on qualifications, competence, experience, training, and fitness for the job.

2. Non-Discrimination. All staff members involved in the hiring process shall comply with the applicable provisions of Wikimedia District of Columbia's Non-Discrimination Policy at all times.

3. Job Openings and Recruitment. The President of Wikimedia District of Columbia is responsible for disseminating information regarding job openings, and for conducting the recruitment, screening, and selection process.

4. Offers of Employment. Each applicant selected for employment by Wikimedia District of Columbia shall receive an offer of employment letter which shall outline job title, salary, and any additional compensation and benefits.

5. Orientation. The President of Wikimedia District of Columbia is responsible for providing orientation for new employees. Orientation shall include, at minimum, a review of the following items:

(a) The employee's title, responsibilities, and work hours;

(b) The employee's salary, benefits, and other compensation; and

(c) The employment-related policies of Wikimedia District of Columbia.

6. Receipt of Policies. Each new employee shall receive a copy of all employment-related policies of Wikimedia District of Columbia, and shall be required to sign a statement acknowledging receipt of said policies.

ARTICLE III - UNPAID POSITIONS

1. Unpaid Positions. All policies governing the hiring and recruitment of paid staff shall apply to recruitment of unpaid and volunteer positions. Wikimedia District of Columbia is fully committed to fair and professional treatment of all its staff members, including unpaid staff and volunteers. In the event that Wikimedia District of Columbia hires individuals for unpaid internships and other unpaid positions, it shall be the policy of Wikimedia District of Columbia to treat all unpaid staff with the same professional courtesies extended to paid individuals.

ARTICLE IV - COMPLIANCE

1. Compliance with Law. Nothing in this Policy is intended to contravene or circumvent any relevant employment-related law. It is the policy of Wikimedia District of Columbia to comply with applicable laws at all times.