🧾 About the Role
The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a Movement Communications Specialist to support global events and conferences that unite and celebrate the Wikimedia volunteer movement. From Wikimania to regional gatherings, you’ll be the connective tissue that ensures each event drives meaningful impact, reflects Wikimedia values, and uplifts the voices of a diverse, international community. This remote role is ideal for a highly organized communicator with a passion for strategic storytelling, inclusive collaboration, and world-class event execution.
✅ Position Highlights
• $92,532–$113,266/year (U.S.-based range; adjusted by location globally)
• Full-time, fully remote (must reside between UTC -5 to UTC +2)
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, 401k, unlimited time off, and more
• Flexibility for weekend and timezone-sensitive work
📋 What You’ll Own
• Build and nurture relationships with global Wikimedia event organizers and volunteers
• Coordinate Foundation-led events like Wikimania, ensuring strong logistics and community alignment
• Lead strategic communication initiatives that elevate event goals and community storytelling
• Monitor movement channels for feedback, questions, and opportunities to connect
• Manage event timelines, registration processes, and vendor coordination
• Oversee documentation, budgets, and reporting for event success metrics
• Create templates, guides, and resources to support volunteer organizers
• Collaborate across departments to align events with Wikimedia’s strategic priorities
🎯 Must-Have Traits
• Proven experience organizing large-scale or global events (volunteer-driven preferred)
• Strong writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working across cultures and time zones in a remote setting
• Familiarity with budget management, project timelines, and operational logistics
• Passion for community building and inclusive collaboration
• Tech-savvy with tools for virtual meetings, documentation, and project tracking
• Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to varied global schedules
💻 Remote Requirements
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup
• Availability aligned with global volunteer needs (UTC -5 to UTC +2)
• Comfortable collaborating asynchronously across distributed teams
💡 Why It’s a Win for Remote Job Seekers
• Join one of the most globally recognized nonprofit movements dedicated to free knowledge
• Contribute to impactful, values-driven work that connects changemakers worldwide
• Work from anywhere with a mission-first, trust-based culture
• Enjoy competitive global pay, generous benefits, and annual offsites
• Make a difference by shaping how the world comes together to share and access knowledge
✍️ Call to Action
If you’re ready to lead high-impact events that celebrate community, diversity, and open access to knowledge, this is your calling. Join the Wikimedia Foundation and help shape the future of global collaboration—one event at a time.