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