The Wikimedia Foundation’s vision is to “imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.” We feel obligated to not only cultivate an environment that is equitable and inclusive for our staff, but one that reflects the diversity of who we serve in communities all over the world.
The VP, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plays a central and vital role in defining and evolving both culture and metrics at the Wikimedia Foundation. The position requires both big-picture, strategic thinking as well as on-the-ground operational skills to set targets and mobilize action in all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Vice President is a critical thought partner with leadership and a key voice for DEI both within the Foundation, as well as externally, via speaking at public events, program facilitation, and participation in career fairs.
This position is critical to further advancing our overarching global DEI strategy as well as managing and evolving current programs. This Vice President will create meaningful Foundation-wide DEI policies and programs, managing the steady implementation of these policies against set goals. In addition, they will advise Foundation leadership on emerging DEI opportunities and challenges and disseminate best practices across the organization, all while championing and reflecting the Foundation’s values. Collaboration lies at the heart of our mission, and the VP of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among diverse teams and communities to ensure that our vision becomes a reality.
Leading a team, this role will also:
shepherd and advise our many employee resource groups (“ERGs”),
provide practical advisory services and assessments to Foundation staff and our broader movement community,
analyze and report on quantitative and qualitative data to Foundation leadership and staff
create and manage programs that bring our vision of equity to life
lead internal and external DEI communication strategies
recommend future DEI related projects and programs.
This role will report to the Chief Talent and Culture Officer.
The Wikimedia Foundation is one part of the broader Wikimedia movement that comprises hundreds of affiliates and thousands of volunteers across the world. There is energy and activity across the Wikimedia movement to advance DEI in ways that are contextually relevant to different regions of the world
This role will have a primary focus on DEI efforts within the Foundation, while providing thought leadership and support to a thriving community of contributors, readers and partners.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
Create and implement a global DEI strategy that centers historically marginalized identities, increases cultural competence, and supports making the values of the Foundation more of a lived reality for our staff
Manage a passionate team, support their development, and provide strong direction
Serve as a critical thought partner in examining and improving internal policies and setting metrics around data collection and performance management
Manage the DEI budget to support programs and initiatives
Facilitation & Coaching
Develop and lead training programs in support of advancing DEI within the organization and our external partners (community members, affiliates, grant committees, etc.)
Provide coaching at the individual, group and team level and in a variety of formats and settings
When needed, mediate conversations with compassion, empathy, and active listening, while maintaining confidentiality
Thought Leadership & Data Stewardship
Advance global inclusion by advising on best practices to support our highly distributed workforce, particularly outside of the U.S., by identifying and removing barriers to full participation, ensuring staff demographic data is both inclusive and compliant with local regulations
Understand and apply anti-racist organizational best practices and work across teams to ensure we advance in our commitments towards racial equity
Use quantitative and qualitative data to measure and inform Foundation DEI efforts, including but not limited to our annual Diversity and Engagement survey
Utilize data, reporting, and dashboards to advise senior leadership on DEI trends
Staff & Community Relations
Collaborate with senior leadership across the Foundation to ensure DEI is embedded in our procedures, principles, and practices organization wide Support the overall direction of the Talent and Culture department in collaboration with department peers
Manage and execute related departmental projects, and drive collaboration across T&C and other shared service teams
Liaise with internal legal counsel as needed
Preferred Skills and Experience:
8-10+ years of relevant work experience, or experience leading a team, executing strategy that includes working with staff and senior leadership to drive aspirational outcomes in the DEI space both internally and externally
Demonstrated intercultural experience and strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience building DEI programs with a global reach
Experience managing and leading a distributed team
Experience using data analytics platforms to inform storytelling and presentations
Discretion in managing complex situations and handling sensitive information
Proven ability to develop DEI content and facilitate them to large groups
Experience supporting organizations as they increase accountability mechanisms for senior leaders
Ability to prioritize tasks, adjust to new circumstances and overcome obstacles
Understanding of how to apply equitable learning methodologies across a diverse workforce
Strong listening, reasoning and strategic skills with proven ability to influence, execute, and direct a wide range of diverse stakeholders
Flexible to flow between independent work and work needing collaboration
Sound judgment, integrity, and composure in the face of challenges
Experience being a model for a progressive Human Resources team
Highly empathetic, trustworthy, and reliable
Strong big picture project management ability
Accountability in representing the organization internally and externally through public speaking, program facilitation, participation in career fairs and more
Qualities that are important to us:
Resilience—we work on new and interesting problems in transparent and collaborative ways
Empathy towards others in our growing global workforce
Being open, curious, and inquiring in our work
Willingness to experiment with new ideas and solutions
Internal motivation and high standards
Working together for outcomes, and being willing to adapt
Sharing a culture of civil discourse, constructive criticism, and respect
Alignment with organizational values partnered with a strong sense of caring
Additionally, we’d love it if you have:
Non-profit and/ or tech experience
Experience making positive and impactful change in community-led movements
Experience with Human Resources tools like Ceridian DayForce & Greenhouse, and finance tools like Adaptive is a plus
About the Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members including contractors based in more than 50 countries. Salaries at the Wikimedia Foundation are set in a way that is competitive, equitable, and consistent with our values and culture. The anticipated annual pay range of this position for applicants based within the United States is US $ 177,838 to US $ 264,775 with multiple individualized factors, including cost of living in the location, being the determinants of the offered pay. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. We neither ask for nor take into consideration the salary history of applicants. The compensation for a successful applicant will be based on their skills, experience and location.
All applicants can reach out to their recruiter to understand more about the specific pay range for their location during the interview process.
If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.
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