Internal:Wikipedia Summer of Monuments

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Status: Under Review 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