Hi,
This is a very nicely polished description! I edited it a bit to add the following:
* mentions of users - because Fedora makes software for end-users, there is opportunity
for diversity work which will bring more users to the project
* rearrangement that reflects that the diversity advisor will not necessarily need to
implement all possible listed strategies for promoting diversity, but instead will work
with Fedora community members on identifying some of the strategies to implement
* recommendation from Tyler about requiring experience working with underrepresented
groups.
Thanks,
Marina
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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 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
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tyler Golden" <tgolden(a)redhat.com>
To: diversity(a)lists.fedoraproject.org
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 6:34:39 AM
Subject: Job Description
Hi,
Our employment branding team was kind enough to let one of their writers review our
description.
Here is the finished product:
Job summary:
Fedora is a big community that includes contributors 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 these contributors. The Fedora Diversity Advisor Search team is looking for a Fedora
Diversity Advisor to act as a source of support and information for all contributors,
especially those from underrepresented populations, so that issues of inclusion and equity
can be discussed with the planning of multiculturalism and comfort.
As a Fedora Diversity Advisor, you will act in a supporting role and give advice on the
strategy for diversity issues and equality, as well as promote inclusion in the Fedora
community. You'll also act on diversity parameters within the community.
Primary job responsibilities:
*
Increase visibility of minority contributors through talks, feature articles, and awards
*
Make explicit invitations and provide financial support to attend conferences and give
talks
*
Help develop skills by offering targeted workshops and internships
*
Create a welcoming environment by adopting and enforcing codes of conduct
*
Implement equality and diversity plans that will have a big effect on the Fedora
community, i.e. fostering communication, networking, and support forums with mailing lists
and in-person events
Required skills
*
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 writing grants is a plus
*
Experience in similar roles in your past career is a significant advantage
One thing I would consider adding to the requirements is that we expect the person to have
some knowledge / experience of working with historically underrepresented groups. I
don't think it makes sense to consider someone who doesn't either have first hand
experience with this or who hasn't been a part of some outreach work. As an Advisor, I
would expect them to already have some experience with this.
What do you think?
Best Regards,
Tyler Golden
Manager, Talent Delivery
Products & Technology
Red Hat
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