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* [[ #Wikimedia Careers |job openings]]
* [[ #Wikimedia Careers |job openings]]
* [[ #Volunteers |volunteer opportunities]]
* [[ #We have a high commitment to taking care of our staff |what we offer]]
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<span style="opacity: .65; font-family: 'gillsans', arial, sans serif; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 2em; line-height: 1.5em; <!--text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #000000;-->"> Work with the foundation that supports Wikipedia and its sister projects in more than 285 languages.</span>
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| principle link = Resolution:Wikimedia_Foundation_Guiding_Principles#Freedom_and_open_source
| principle title =guiding principles: freedom and open source
| principle title =guiding principles: freedom and open source
| principle =we are deeply rooted in the values of the free culture and free software movements
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| principle title =guiding principles: serving every human being
| principle title =guiding principles: serving every human being
| principle =we aim to make material in the Wikimedia projects broadly accessible to all
| principle =we aim to make material in the Wikimedia projects broadly accessible to all
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| principle title =guiding principles: transparency
| principle title =guiding principles: transparency
| principle =we aim to do much of our work in public, rather than in private, typically on public wikis
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<span style="color: #BABABA; font-size: 2.7em; line-height: 1.1em;">Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
<span style="color: #BABABA; font-size: 2.7em; line-height: 1.1em;">Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
the sum of all knowledge<br /><br />Help us make it a reality</span>
the sum of all knowledge<br /><br />Help us make it a reality</span>
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==We have a high commitment to taking care of our staff==
== Volunteers ==
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<li>Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, you heard that right - fully paid premiums) *</li>
==== Join our editing community ====
<li>Foundation funded HSA for those electing a high deductible medical insurance plan *</li>
Join us! It's not hard, and you will probably learn something new! Our [[w:Special:GettingStarted|Getting Started tour]] is a good place to start, if you've never edited before - but don't forget to check out our other [[Our projects|projects]] as well!
<li>For mind, body & soul - $1800 annual Wellness Program for fitness memberships, massages, cooking classes, house cleaning, etc. *</li>

<li>Professional development *</li>

<li>401(k) retirement plan with matched contributions of 4% of annual salary *</li>
==== Engineering ====
<li>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 *</li>
[[mw:Wikimedia Engineering|'''Wikimedia engineering''']] refers to the [//wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Staff_and_contractors?showall=1#Engineering 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:
<li>Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses *</li>

<li>For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program *</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to report a bug|Tell us if you run into a problem]]
<li>Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to contribute|How to contribute to MediaWiki]]
<li>Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax</li>
* [[m:Mobile Projects/Contribute|Test our mobile site, or build mobile apps]]
<li>Downtown San Francisco location</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Communication|Talk with us]]
<li>Minutes from public transit: BART, SFMuni, AC Transit, SamTrans</li>
* [[mw:New Editor Engagement|Figure out ways to encourage new Wikimedia editors]]
<li>International staff speaking dozens of languages from around the world</li>

<li>Fantastic intellectual discourse</li>

<li>Mission-driven and intensely passionate people</li>
==== Fundraising ====
<nowiki>*</nowiki> = For benefits eligible employees
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.
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* [[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.
* {{jobvite link | id = oj2hXfwj | title = Communications Volunteer}}
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== Volunteers ==
==We have a high commitment to taking care of our staff==

<ul style="text-align:left; list-style:square;">
==== Join our editing community ====
<li>Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, you heard that right - fully paid premiums) *</li>
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 [[w:Special:GettingStarted|getting started tour]]. And, of course, be sure to check out all of [[our projects]]. Every Wikimedia project is always in search of volunteers. [[w:en:WP:BOLD|Be bold]]!
<li>Foundation funded HSA for those electing a high deductible medical insurance plan *</li>

<li>For mind, body & soul - $1800 annual Wellness Program for fitness memberships, massages, cooking classes, house cleaning, etc. *</li>

<li>Professional development *</li>
==== Engineering ====
<li>401(k) retirement plan with matched contributions of 4% of annual salary *</li>
[[mw:Wikimedia Engineering|'''Wikimedia engineering''']] refers to the [//wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Staff_and_contractors?showall=1#Engineering 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:
<li>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 *</li>

<li>Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses *</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to report a bug|Tell us if you run into a problem]]
<li>For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program *</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/How to contribute|How to contribute to MediaWiki]]
<li>Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available</li>
* [[mw:Wikimedia Mobile engineering/Contribute|Test our mobile site, or build mobile apps]]
<li>Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax</li>
* [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Communication|Talk with us]]
<li>Downtown San Francisco location</li>
* [[mw:New Editor Engagement|Figure out ways to encourage new Wikimedia editors]]
<li>Minutes from public transit: BART, SFMuni, AC Transit, SamTrans</li>

<li>International staff speaking dozens of languages from around the world</li>

<li>Fantastic intellectual discourse</li>
==== Fundraising ====
<li>Mission-driven and intensely passionate people</li>
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.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> = For benefits eligible employees

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* [[Major Gifts (Volunteer Opportunity)]]
* [[Fundraiser Volunteer]]

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== Frequently asked questions ==
{{:Work with us/FAQ}}




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