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job openings
volunteer opportunities
what we offer

Work with the foundation that supports Wikipedia and sister projects in more than 285 languages.

Some of our favorite reasons to work for the Wikimedia Foundation

Influence hundreds of millions of readers all over the globe
Work with talented, mission-driven people
Support the 5th-most visited web properties in the world
Collaborate in an open, transparent environment
Innovate solutions to problems that impact millions of people
Do work that actually makes the world a better place
Work in small teams on huge and important projects
Interact with a global community with diverse cultures
Work in a downtown San Francisco location

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Wikimedia Careers

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Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge

Help us make it a reality

Become a fan on Facebook.

File:Twitter Light Blue Bird.png Keep up-to-date with Twitter.

Visit our LinkedIn Group.

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Volunteers

Engineering

Wikimedia engineering refers to the engineering team employed by the Wikimedia Foundation. Its mission is to build, improve and maintain the technical infrastructure of Wikimedia projects (software and hardware), by supporting and complementing volunteer efforts. You can be involved:

Fundraising

You will be part of a team responsible for supporting and sustaining the global Wikimedia community via the Wikimedia Foundation’s Development Department. Your work will involve assisting the team that processes gifts from foundations and donors, providing support in numerous capacities. You will update and maintain the Foundation’s various donation pages and the benefactor page, our most visible and significant communications tools for donors.

Major Gifts (Volunteer Opportunity)

Communications

The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the organization that operates Wikipedia and its sister projects, is currently seeking volunteers to work with the Communications department. Volunteering with the Communications team exposes you to an exceptionally dynamic, mission-oriented community. You will work with international volunteers who are building Wikimedia projects and promoting free knowledge everywhere in the world.

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Who's working with us now?

For a current list of Wikimedia Foundation employees and contractors, see staff and contractors.

Philosophy and policies

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We have a high commitment to taking care of our staff

Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, you heard that right - fully paid premiums) *
Foundation funded HSA for those electing a high deductible medical insurance plan *
For mind, body & soul - $1800 annual Wellness Program for fitness memberships, massages, cooking classes, house cleaning, etc. *
Professional development *
401(k) retirement plan with matched contributions of 4% of annual salary *
Flexible and generous time off - vacation (starts at 12 days and increases after one year), sick leave (9 days), holiday (11 days), volunteer (2 days) and more *
Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses *
For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program *
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available
Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax
Downtown San Francisco location
Minutes from public transit: BART, SFMuni, AC Transit, SamTrans
International staff speaking dozens of languages from around the world
Fantastic intellectual discourse
Mission-driven and intensely passionate people

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 ==== Engineering ====
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 * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to report a bug|Tell us if you run into a problem]]
 * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to contribute|How to contribute to MediaWiki]]
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 * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Communication|Talk with us]]
 * [[mw:New Editor Engagement|Figure out ways to encourage new Wikimedia editors]]
 ==== Fundraising ====
 You will be part of a team responsible for supporting and sustaining the global Wikimedia community via the Wikimedia Foundation’s Development Department. Your work will involve assisting the team that processes gifts from foundations and donors, providing support in numerous capacities. You will update and maintain the Foundation’s various donation pages and the benefactor page, our most visible and significant communications tools for donors.
 * [[Major Gifts (Volunteer Opportunity)]]
 ==== Communications ====