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'''JOB TITLE'''<br> |
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Manager, Wikimedia Merchandise <font color="red">[CLOSED]</font> |
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'''REPORTS TO'''<br> |
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Head of Communications |
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'''JOB PURPOSE'''<br> |
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Lead the Wikimedia Foundation's online merchandise shop and introduce new branded products to recognize global volunteer contributions and help readers celebrate the Wikimedia movement. |
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'''POSITION SUMMARY'''<br> |
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Duties include, but are not limited to the following: |
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*Manage the Foundation's on-line merchandise store from top to bottom: financial management, operations, fulfillment and logistics, marketing, product development, and more. |
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*Develop a unique business model for the Foundation that gradually increases product sales and distribution while simultaneously funding distribution of free merchandise around the world. |
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*Commission new product concepts and designs from our product printing partner, designers, artists, and members of our global volunteer community. |
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*Be a design and production consultant to Wikimedia staff, partners, and global chapters. |
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*Develop a global network of on-line stores and distribution centers to bring low-priced, high-quality merchandise to the Wikimedia community around the world. |
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*Oversee the work of contractors and business partners towards mission and business goals, and foster new relationships with prospective partners. |
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'''REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS''' |
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*Five or more years experience in the creation or management of profitable on-line merchandise operations, preferably with a highly visible, global brand, organization, or movement. |
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*Strong knowledge of the retail, product/merchandise, apparel or other related industries (including active contacts, industry affiliations etc.). |
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*Bachelor's degree in business or commerce; MBA preferred. |
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*Deep understanding of business planning, operations management, and finance; including retail sales issues such as taxation, shipping and logistics, and inventory control. |
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*Brand ambassador: demonstrated ability to showcase complex and popular brands in retail merchandise channels. |
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*Willingness to dive into hands-on operational duties and concurrent tasks. |
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*Candidates must be highly proficient in office software, particularly spreadsheets and database management. Candidates should be prepared to support the Foundation's opensource software focus. |
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*Strong communications skills, particularly strong English writing skills, are critical for this role. Candidates will be expected to prepare online store and marketing copy, product briefs, reports, and project overviews. |
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'''DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS''' |
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*Project management experience, including the use of software-based time management and project resource tools is highly desirable. |
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*Experience working with on-line, enterprise merchandise sales tools (Zazzle, shopify, etc.) |
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*Basic knowledge of CSS, HTML, java or other web programming tools would be an asset. |
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*Experience leading projects in a global, multi-lingual environment, including collaboration with volunteers for whom English is not a first language. |
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*Experience working within the open-source, free culture communities, or collaborative, on-line communities would be a strong asset. |
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*Experience working with wikis or other web-based, open collaboration tools is highly desirable. |
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*Fluency and demonstrated ability to work in a language other than English is a major plus. |
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*Experience living or working outside of your home country is a major plus. |
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'''CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS''' |
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*Highly creative and innovative. |
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*Strong sense of aesthetic judgment and design intuition for a wide range of projects. |
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*A wealth of energy, drive and commitment to Wikimedia's mission: a deep belief in the value of Wikimedia, the ability to exude enthusiasm for Wikimedia's mission and powerfully embody and communicate Wikimedia's mission. |
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*Data-driven attitude: a willingness to stay on top of data, insistence on subjecting one's own approaches and activities to rigorous analysis, and a willingness to stop doing what is proven to be ineffective. |
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*Scheduling flexibility: a willingness to flex schedule to communicate regularly with the community around the world. |
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{{Job openings footer |
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|date = open until filled |
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|title = {{SUBPAGENAME}} |
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|more = Candidates must submit a cover letter describing how they meet the required qualifications of this role. |
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|Due to the volume of responses that we anticipate we will not reply to all applications, so please do not interpret our silence as a lack of interest. |
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|where= Position will be based in our San Francisco, CA. Local San Francisco, CA candidates are preferred though remote candidates may be considered. |
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}} |
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