Hi SFD'ers,
Software Freedom International (SFI), the organisation behind Software Freedom Day, is gearing up for SFD 2009 and is currently seeking the services of a Publicity Officer. The position offers the opportunity to serve a community of over 500 team leaders and thousands more software freedom enthusiasts, as well as gain exposure and experience in developing the public profile of Software Freedom Day. Like all positions at SFI, this is a voluntary position with no remuneration apart from reimbursement of approved costs.
SFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit company registered in New Hampshire, USA. We have been organising SFD since 2004 and have supported events in over 90 countries since then.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR....
The chosen candidate may be appointed to the board of SFI, but in any case will be required to join in SFI's regular board meetings (which take place every 1-2 weeks via IRC or telephone). The specific responsibilities of the role are:
* Manage all written publicity materials
* Coordinate the SFD competition
* Arrange an editorial team to develop the SFD website
* Plan and manage the translation of materials into other languages
* Draw up and execute a plan for promoting SFD through the web, media and other channels.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent command of English and a demonstrated ability to write creative and targeted copy for press releases. They will work alongside the SFI team, and particularly with the technical director, media & design officer and the sponsorship officer. Particular sensitivity to the requirements of SFD teams - who operate across many time zones, in varying socio-economic and cultural environments, and in dozens of languages - will be essential.
The successful candidate will be invited to work with SFI until December 2009 and possibly beyond that.
HOW TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU'RE INTERESTED...
Please send a CV or summary of relevant experience to robert@softwarefreedomday.org, with the words "Application: SFI publicity officer" in the email subject line. References to previous written work or previous experience of managing publicity would be beneficial, as would evidence of managing a team. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2008. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to info@softwarefreedomday.org.
Robert Schumann
President, Software Freedom International