Contract Associate, Community Operations (ESEAP; South Asia & CEE Focus)

Wikimedia Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nonprofit organization seeks a Contract Associate to support community operations across regions. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and engaging with community members. Ideal candidates have experience in community operations, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a remote contract role ending in June 2026 with the possibility to extend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Community Operations or similar role.
• Candidate must be based in ESEAP, South Asia, Middle East, or North Africa.
• Excellent English; additional ESEAP languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate committee meetings across time zones.
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for meetings.
• Manage committee communication and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Community Operations experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Collaboration across cultures

Proficiency with online collaboration tools

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Overview

Contract Associate, Community Operations (ESEAP; South Asia & CEE Focus) – Remote

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Contract, Associate, Community Operations to support our Regional Funding Committees. The Community Resources team is the primary funding function of the Wikimedia Foundation, ensuring support for Affiliates and volunteer contributors by offering institutional and individual funding to help achieve the Movement’s goals. The team prioritizes proactive outreach to communities that have been left out by existing power structures to support Knowledge Equity. The Community Operations Associate will support the Regional Funding Committees (East, Southeast Asia & Pacific, South Asia, and Central & Eastern Europe), coordinating operations across multiple time zones and diverse cultural contexts. The role provides coordination, administrative, and engagement support to the committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule committee meetings across ESEAP; South Asia and CEE time zones.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items.
• Maintain committee documentation and knowledge systems.
• Manage committee communication channels and support knowledge-sharing.
• Coordinate translation and accessibility support for committee meetings and materials.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of committee members in the region.
• Facilitate communication between committees, Program Officers, and applicants.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline committee work.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be based within the East, Southeast Asia & Pacific (ESEAP), South Asia, Middle East, or North Africa and able to work flexibly across ESEAP & CEE time zones.
• Contract role ends June 2026, with possibility to extend or convert.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Community Operations or a similar role.
• Experience in operations, coordination, or program support.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional South Asian or ESEAP languages strongly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, project management tools, Asana).

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Wikimedia projects, open-source communities, or global nonprofits.
• Experience coordinating translation/interpretation or accessibility needs.
• Comfort working independently and remotely.

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world where every person can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We support volunteer communities and partners, build software experiences for reading and contributing, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization relying on donations. We receive donations from individuals and institutions. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

The Wikimedia Foundation is remote-first with staff in 40+ countries. Salaries are set to be competitive, equitable, and location-adjusted. The anticipated pay range varies by location and is based on skills and experience. We do not consider salary history in offers. Compensation will be based on skills, experience, and location.

Note: This is a contract position. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits outside of local statutory benefits (as applicable). Sponsorship details and eligibility will be discussed during the interview process where applicable.

How to Apply

Interested in building your career at Wikimedia Foundation? Please apply through the official channel and we will contact qualified candidates with next steps.