Internal:Wikipedia Summer of Monuments
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Internal planning for Wikipedia Summer of Monuments, the rebranded Wiki Loves Monuments.
Requested for Board approval
Job description
Wikimedia DC is looking for a project manager to run its Wikipedia Summer of Monuments campaign in 2014. This will be a paid contract position that will begin in May and end in September. This position is based in Washington, DC.
Duties:
- Outreach to county historical societies and individual volunteers to contribute photographers
- Planning a photography road trip
- Coordination with WikiProject NRHP
Requirements:
- 1-2 years project management or field organizing experience
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, a demonstrated aptitude for building professional relationships
- Candidates should be very well organized and capable of operating with little direct supervision
Preferred, But Not Required:
- Strong preference for candidates with experience on Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia
- Photography experience, owning a professional-grade camera
- Experience with rural areas and road trip planning, a strong sense of logistics
- Demonstrated interest in history and historic places, existing relationships with historical societies