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Join us! It's easy to get started, and you will likely learn something new in the process. If you've never edited before, try our getting started tour. And, of course, be sure to check out all of our projects. Every Wikimedia project is always in search of volunteers. Be bold!

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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