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==Mozilla Drumbeat - Product Manager / Project Rainmaker | ==Mozilla Drumbeat - Product Manager / Project Rainmaker== | ||
'' | ''Location: We're looking for two people -- one based in Paris and one in Mountain View'' | ||
Mozilla is seeking a talented idea shaper to drive and support projects that invite people around the world to understand and participate in creating a better internet. | |||
Based in the Mozilla Foundation, this the person in this position is part idea hunter, part producer and part open source coach -- finding, shaping and leading projects that use technology to make the web better and more open. | |||
Based in the Mozilla Foundation, the | |||
The right candidate brings a rare mix of skills: the ability to spot a good open web idea and to turn it into a magnetic, high impact project that people want to participate in. This is a job for someone who can see the big picture *and* figure out all the details. | The right candidate brings a rare mix of skills: the ability to spot a good open web idea and to turn it into a magnetic, high impact project that people want to participate in. This is a job for someone who can see the big picture *and* figure out all the details. | ||
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Mozilla is a global community of people creating a better, more open Internet. | Mozilla is a global community of people creating a better, more open Internet. | ||
Mozilla produces well known open source software like Firefox and Thunderbird. It is also launching a new | Mozilla produces well known open source software like Firefox and Thunderbird. It is also launching a new global initiative called [[/Drumbeat|Drumbeat]] to support people using technology to bring understanding, participation and individual empowerment to online life. | ||
Mozilla is like no other work environment -- global, collaborative, fluid. It's a place to challenge yourself, and have fun in the process. | Mozilla is like no other work environment -- global, collaborative, fluid. It's a place to challenge yourself, and have fun in the process. | ||
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** In particular: help them articulate a) how people can participate and b) how they will make the web better | ** In particular: help them articulate a) how people can participate and b) how they will make the web better | ||
** Where appropriate, help them define fundraising asks for the Drumbeat web site | ** Where appropriate, help them define fundraising asks for the Drumbeat web site | ||
'''Bottom line:''' find and start projects that bring the Drumbeat idea to life, and spark participation and energy to grow the Drumbeat community. | |||
=== The Person === | === The Person === | ||
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* Exceptional writer and online communicator, with existing blogs etc. that prove it. | * Exceptional writer and online communicator, with existing blogs etc. that prove it. | ||
* Extensive experience in a related role. Minimum 5 years. | * Extensive experience in a related role. Minimum 5 years. | ||
* Excellent english skills plus at least one other language. | |||
* Experience running global conferences or events an asset. | * Experience running global conferences or events an asset. | ||
* Grant making and fundraising experience also an asset. | * Grant making and fundraising experience also an asset. | ||
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The Drumbeat Product Manager will work closely with the Mozilla Foundation executive director, Drumbeat director and others in the Drumbeat team. | The Drumbeat Product Manager will work closely with the Mozilla Foundation executive director, Drumbeat director and others in the Drumbeat team. | ||
We are hiring for one person in Paris, France and another in Mountain View California. We may consider Toronto as an alternate North American location for an exceptional candidate. | |||
=== Compensation === | === Compensation === | ||
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=== Deadline and hiring process === | === Deadline and hiring process === | ||
'' | The initial application deadline is '''January 15, 2010''', with the hope of doing interviews late in January. Please submit a letter and resume ([http://blog.johnath.com/2006/07/11/shibboleth-resume/ hints on style]) to mark - at - mozillafoundation - dot - org. | ||
We will extend the deadline or continue to look if we don't find the right person in the first round. Also, we may not hire both positions at once. | |||