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Call for Applicants: Wikipedian in Residence for the Smithsonian
Deadline: April 30, 2013
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applicants for a Wikipedian in Residence for Summer
2013. This is a student intern position.
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex,
consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research
facilities (learn
more<http://www.si.edu/About>)t>).
The Wikipedian in Residence will help coordinate efforts across the Smithsonian,
strengthening the ongoing Smithsonian Institution WikiProject
(
WP:GLAM/SI<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/SI>)I>), and acting as a
liaison to the Wikimedia community.
Schedule: 32-40 hours per week, minimum 10 weeks
Stipend: $5000
Location: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
Eligibility and Skills:
* You must be enrolled in a full- or half-time college or university academic
program for Fall 2013. (If not, please explain in cover letter how your learning goals
and interests match the learning objectives offered by this opportunity.)
* You must be an experienced contributor to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Commons and
currently be in good standing within the community
* Good communications skills and desire to strengthen them through oral and written
presentation
* Experience working in teams and interest in honing your ability to collaborate
effectively
This internship will provide an introduction to -
* the broad range of disciplines across science, history, art, and culture that the
Smithsonian addresses through its collections and research
* the many different people, organizational units, and systems that support the
Smithsonian digital enterprise and how they work together
Projects may include the following:
* Sharing knowledge - Instructing Smithsonian staff and answering questions about
best practices and policies on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons
* Events - Planning special outreach events such as a backstage pass &
edit-a-thon, photo scavenger hunt, or editing challenge
* Organizing categories - Working with Smithsonian staff to analyze, optimize, and
document Smithsonian-related
categories<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Categories> as applied to
articles and assets on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons
* Commons contribution - Helping identify and transfer appropriate digital content
from the Smithsonian collections to Wikimedia Commons
* Technical tools - Planning and creating tools and templates that will make it easier
for Wikipedia editors to identify, use, and cite Smithsonian resources on Wikipedia
How to Apply
Your application must include:
1. Cover letter - Please explain why you would like to be the Wikipedian in Residence
at the Smithsonian. Include your Wikipedia username and an overview of your experience as
a Wikipedia editor. Be sure to discuss WikiProjects that you have been involved with and
describe the technical and other skills you would bring.
2. Resume
3. College transcripts (unofficial) reflecting all post-high school education
Please submit all elements of the application as a single pdf by April 30, 2013, to:
wiki@si.edu<mailto:wiki@si.edu>.
Questions? Please send to wiki@si.edu<mailto:wiki@si.edu>.
Sara Snyder
Webmaster, Archives of American Art
Smithsonian Institution
(202) 633-7987 |
www.aaa.si.edu<http://www.aaa.si.edu/>