Open Data Fellowship

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:

•    Wikipedian-in-Residence for member institutions in the METRO consortium
•    Facilitator for institutions interested in pursuing broader open data
initiatives

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.

Position Details:

Wikipedian-in-Residence role:

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

Open Data role:

•    Assist membership with open data initiatives, including tools,
platforms, and licensing
•    Develop guides and manuals for data export, management, public release
•    Contribute to an emerging multi-institutional linked open data project
as needed

Fellow is expected to document their experience through METRO, OpenGLAM,
GLAM-Wiki, or other community channels.

Position Requirements:

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

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

How to Apply:
Submit 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 [log in to unmask] Applications accepted through May 15, 2013.
Questions may be directed to Jefferson Bailey, [log in to unmask]