Hi All,
This is the draft announcement(Fedora Magazine Post), which is essentially the Role Description. Please let me know if any thing needs to be added or modified.
It will be great if you can give your feedback by Monday(29 June) morning.
Magazine Post =========== Topic :: Call for applications for Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position)
Fedora is a big community that includes contributors and users from many different countries, each with their own experiences and historical backgrounds that contribute to a diverse mix of cultural, educational, and behavioral norms. To continuously create and foster an inclusive environment in the Fedora community, it's important to respond to the needs of existing contributors and users, and welcome new contributors and users from diverse backgrounds.
The Fedora Diversity Advisor Search team is looking for a Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position) to act as a source of support and information for all contributors and users, especially those from underrepresented populations, so that issues of inclusion and equity can be discussed and addressed with the planning of multiculturalism and comfort.
Primary responsibilities * Implement diversity efforts that will have a big effect on the Fedora community * Promote inclusion in the Fedora community * Act as a source of support and a mediator should there be any concerns or incidents
To achieve the above you will work with Fedora community members to identify which of the following and other strategies would be most effective and feasible, and help implement them:
* Increasing visibility of minority contributors and users through talks, feature articles, and awards * Making explicit invitations and providing financial support to attend conferences and give talks * Helping develop skills by offering targeted workshops and internships * Creating a welcoming environment by adopting and enforcing codes of conduct * Fostering communication, networking, and support forums with mailing lists and in-person events
Required skills
* Knowledge of and experience in working with historically underrepresented groups * Excellent written communications skills, demonstrated through blog posts or other written work * Understanding of and experience in open source communities * Ability to communicate at a moderate technical level about open source projects * Experience in similar roles in your past is a significant advantage * Experience writing grants is a plus
NOTE :: Last date of submission of application is July 31, 2015 And It is a volunteer position.
Looking forward to a great participation.
Thanks & Regards, Amita
Will we add how they should submit their applications?
Something like:
To apply for the position, please answer the following questions and send your responses and a CV (or link to your online profile) to diversity-app@lists.fedoraproject.org
1. Why do you believe diversity and inclusion are important for Fedora? 2. Why do you want to serve as Fedora’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisor? 3. What specific minority group(s) or issues can you offer insight about? What perspectives, experiences, or knowledge about diversity and inclusion could you share with the Fedora community? 4. Do you have experience working across various cultures? (Cross cultural refers to various geographies, cultural groups, etc.) 5. To give us further insight, feel free to provide names and contact information for up to three people who can speak to your passion, interest, or experience with diversity and inclusion.
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From: "Amita Sharma" amsharma@redhat.com To: diversity@lists.fedoraproject.org, diversity-app@lists.fedoraproject.org Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:09:41 AM Subject: Announcement(Fedora Magazine Post)
Hi All,
This is the draft announcement(Fedora Magazine Post), which is essentially the Role Description. Please let me know if any thing needs to be added or modified.
It will be great if you can give your feedback by Monday(29 June) morning.
Magazine Post =========== Topic :: Call for applications for Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position)
Fedora is a big community that includes contributors and users from many different countries, each with their own experiences and historical backgrounds that contribute to a diverse mix of cultural, educational, and behavioral norms. To continuously create and foster an inclusive environment in the Fedora community, it's important to respond to the needs of existing contributors and users, and welcome new contributors and users from diverse backgrounds.
The Fedora Diversity Advisor Search team is looking for a Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position) to act as a source of support and information for all contributors and users, especially those from underrepresented populations, so that issues of inclusion and equity can be discussed and addressed with the planning of multiculturalism and comfort.
Primary responsibilities * Implement diversity efforts that will have a big effect on the Fedora community * Promote inclusion in the Fedora community * Act as a source of support and a mediator should there be any concerns or incidents
To achieve the above you will work with Fedora community members to identify which of the following and other strategies would be most effective and feasible, and help implement them:
* Increasing visibility of minority contributors and users through talks, feature articles, and awards * Making explicit invitations and providing financial support to attend conferences and give talks * Helping develop skills by offering targeted workshops and internships * Creating a welcoming environment by adopting and enforcing codes of conduct * Fostering communication, networking, and support forums with mailing lists and in-person events
Required skills
* Knowledge of and experience in working with historically underrepresented groups * Excellent written communications skills, demonstrated through blog posts or other written work * Understanding of and experience in open source communities * Ability to communicate at a moderate technical level about open source projects * Experience in similar roles in your past is a significant advantage * Experience writing grants is a plus
NOTE :: Last date of submission of application is July 31, 2015 And It is a volunteer position.
Looking forward to a great participation.
Thanks & Regards, Amita _______________________________________________ diversity mailing list diversity@lists.fedoraproject.org https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/diversity
Yes, definitely the questions and email address. Also something along the lines of:
""" Please note that this is a part time volunteer position. """
And then later on:
""" Remember that this is NOT a paid position. """
I would hate for people to apply thinking it was a paid position.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tyler Golden" tgolden@redhat.com To: diversity@lists.fedoraproject.org Cc: diversity-app@lists.fedoraproject.org Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:05:31 PM Subject: Re: Announcement(Fedora Magazine Post)
Will we add how they should submit their applications?
Something like:
To apply for the position, please answer the following questions and send your responses and a CV (or link to your online profile) to diversity-app@lists.fedoraproject.org
- Why do you believe diversity and inclusion are important for Fedora?
- Why do you want to serve as Fedora’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisor?
- What specific minority group(s) or issues can you offer insight about?
What perspectives, experiences, or knowledge about diversity and inclusion could you share with the Fedora community? 4. Do you have experience working across various cultures? (Cross cultural refers to various geographies, cultural groups, etc.) 5. To give us further insight, feel free to provide names and contact information for up to three people who can speak to your passion, interest, or experience with diversity and inclusion.
From: "Amita Sharma" amsharma@redhat.com To: diversity@lists.fedoraproject.org, diversity-app@lists.fedoraproject.org Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:09:41 AM Subject: Announcement(Fedora Magazine Post)
Hi All,
This is the draft announcement(Fedora Magazine Post), which is essentially the Role Description. Please let me know if any thing needs to be added or modified.
It will be great if you can give your feedback by Monday(29 June) morning.
Magazine Post
Topic :: Call for applications for Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position)
Fedora is a big community that includes contributors and users from many different countries, each with their own experiences and historical backgrounds that contribute to a diverse mix of cultural, educational, and behavioral norms. To continuously create and foster an inclusive environment in the Fedora community, it's important to respond to the needs of existing contributors and users, and welcome new contributors and users from diverse backgrounds.
The Fedora Diversity Advisor Search team is looking for a Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position) to act as a source of support and information for all contributors and users, especially those from underrepresented populations, so that issues of inclusion and equity can be discussed and addressed with the planning of multiculturalism and comfort.
Primary responsibilities
- Implement diversity efforts that will have a big effect on the
Fedora community
- Promote inclusion in the Fedora community
- Act as a source of support and a mediator should there be any
concerns or incidents
To achieve the above you will work with Fedora community members to identify which of the following and other strategies would be most effective and feasible, and help implement them:
- Increasing visibility of minority contributors and users through
talks, feature articles, and awards
- Making explicit invitations and providing financial support to
attend conferences and give talks
- Helping develop skills by offering targeted workshops and internships
- Creating a welcoming environment by adopting and enforcing codes of
conduct
- Fostering communication, networking, and support forums with mailing
lists and in-person events
Required skills
- Knowledge of and experience in working with historically
underrepresented groups
- Excellent written communications skills, demonstrated through blog
posts or other written work
- Understanding of and experience in open source communities
- Ability to communicate at a moderate technical level about open
source projects
- Experience in similar roles in your past is a significant advantage
- Experience writing grants is a plus
NOTE :: Last date of submission of application is July 31, 2015 And It is a volunteer position.
Looking forward to a great participation.
Thanks & Regards, Amita _______________________________________________ diversity mailing list diversity@lists.fedoraproject.org https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/diversity
-- Best Regards,
Tyler Golden Manager, Global Talent Delivery Products & Technology Red Hat 420.532.294.380 office 420.777.788.783 mobile tgolden@redhat.com
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