Hey Folks,
I want to get this posting out to the community here and would really
appreciate if this can be shared as well encourage people to heavily
share it.
in solidarity,
~stephen
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Read online:
https://www.fsf.org/resources/jobs/fsf-job-opportunity-web-developer
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity
with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a
motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our full-time Web
Developer.
This position, reporting to the executive director, works closely with
our sysadmin team to maintain and improve the FSF's Web presence. The
FSF uses several different free software Web platforms in the course of
its work, both internally and externally. These platforms are critical
to work supporting the GNU Project, free software adoption, free media
formats, and freedom on the Internet; and to opposing bulk
surveillance, Digital Restrictions Management, software patents, and
proprietary software.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable with keeping these
systems up-to-date and working, as well as customizing them when
necessary. While the main duties will relate to the backend systems,
frontend experience with templates, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and design
tools will be a big plus. The Web Developer will help lead major
projects, such as the relaunch of https://www.fsf.org and migration of
https://audio-video.gnu.org to GNU MediaGoblin. S/he will also be part
of the team running the annual LibrePlanet conference as well as
contribute to decisions about which new platforms to use or which
existing ones to retire.
Examples of platforms maintained by the Web Developer include, but are
not limited to:
CiviCRM
Drupal
MediaWiki
Plone / Zope
Ikiwiki
Request Tracker
Etherpad
CAS
GNU social
GNU MediaGoblin
Icecast
Because the FSF works globally and seeks to have our materials
distributed in as many languages as possible, multilingual candidates
will have an advantage. With our small staff of thirteen, each person
makes a clear contribution. We work hard, but offer a humane and fun
work environment at an office located in the heart of downtown Boston.
The FSF is a mature but growing organization that provides great
potential for advancement; existing staff get the first chance at any
new job openings. This position is also a good starting point for
anyone who might be interested in other roles on our technical team in
the future.
Benefits and Salary
This job is a union position that must be worked on-site at the FSF's
downtown Boston office. An on-site interview will be required with the
executive director and other team members. The salary is fixed at
$51,646/year and is non-negotiable. Other benefits include:
conference travel opportunities,
full family health coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield's HMO Blue
program,
subsidized dental plan,
four weeks of paid vacation annually,
seventeen paid holidays annually,
public transit commuting cost reimbursement,
403(b) program through TIAA-CREF,
yearly cost-of-living pay increases (based on government guidelines).
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via email to hir...@fsf.org. The email
must contain the subject line "Web Developer". A complete application
should include:
resume,
cover letter, and
links to any previous work online.
All materials must be in a free format. Email submissions that do not
follow these instructions will probably be overlooked. No phone calls,
please.
Applications must be received by Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 17:00
EDT.
The FSF is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate
against any employee or application for employment on the basis of
race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status
recognized by federal, state or local law. We value diversity in our
workplace. Women, people of color and LGBTQ individuals are strongly
encouraged to apply.
About the Free Software Foundation
The Free Software Foundation, founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at fsf.org and gnu.org, are an important source of information
about GNU/Linux. Donations to support the FSF's work can be made at
https://donate.fsf.org. We are based in Boston, MA, USA.
More information about the FSF, as well as important information for
journalists and publishers, is athttps://www.fsf.org/press.
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stephen mahood
outreach & communication
free software foundation
http://fsf.org http://gnu.org
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