{"id":13685,"date":"2013-05-03T09:35:37","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T13:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=13685"},"modified":"2013-05-03T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2013-05-03T13:35:37","slug":"gig-paid-wikipediaopen-data-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2013\/05\/03\/gig-paid-wikipediaopen-data-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"[GIG] Paid Wikipedia\/Open Data Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Open Data Fellowship<\/p>\n

Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO), in partnership with the OpenGLAM initiative, Open Knowledge Foundation, and Wikimedia NYC, is now accepting applications for an Open Data Fellowship for Summer 2013. This paid, 8-week fellowship will serve two roles:<\/div>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wikipedian-in-Residence for member institutions in the METRO consortium
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitator for institutions interested in pursuing broader open data initiatives<\/p>\n

METRO is a non-profit consortium of over 250 libraries, archives, museums, cultural heritage institutions, and non-profits in New York City. The fellowship position will also collaborate with OpenGLAM, OKF, and Wikimedia NYC as part of their work.<\/p>\n

Position Details:<\/p>\n

Wikipedian-in-Residence role:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist METRO membership in their understanding and use of Wikipedia
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide training and guidance on Wikipedia\/Wikimedia use and WikiProjects
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist membership with releasing collection content into Wikimedia (or other) Commons
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organize and host at least one Wikimedia-related special event or workshop<\/p>\n

Open Data role:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist membership with open data initiatives, including tools, platforms, and licensing
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop guides and manuals for data export, management, public release
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute to an emerging multi-institutional linked open data project as needed<\/p>\n

Fellow is expected to document their experience through METRO, OpenGLAM, GLAM-Wiki, or other community channels.<\/p>\n

Position Requirements:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must have experience creating or editing Wikipedia content, contributing to Wikimedia (or other) Commons, and\/or using other open data platforms
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Student (graduate or undergrad) preferred, but any qualified candidates will be considered
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working in GLAMs or other cultural heritage institutions is preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Some experience in user training or creating instructional resources is preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must be a US citizen<\/p>\n

About the Position:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stipend: $5000 for a full-time, 8-week term working a 35-hour week
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Position Term: 8 weeks, start and end date flexible, but primarily during summer
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Located: At METRO (57 E. 11th St. NYC); some possible work at member organizations (within New York City\u2019s five boroughs and Westchester county)<\/p>\n

How to Apply:
\nSubmit a cover letter (including your Wikipedia experience, username, and other skills you bring to the position) along with your resume and two references along with their contact information. Email the above in PDF format to\u00a0info@metro.org<\/a>. Applications accepted through May 15, 2013. Questions may be directed to Jefferson Bailey,jbailey@metro.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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View the job listing at:\u00a0http:\/\/metro.org\/articles\/open-data-fellowship-accepting-applications\/<\/a>
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