Irish Language Officer

Overview

Wikimedia Community Ireland is recruiting an Irish Language Officer to sustain and enhance the Irish language across various Wikimedia initiatives, with a strong emphasis on An Vicipéid, the Irish Wikipedia. This position is remote-based, requiring occasional in-person participation nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, compose, and edit Irish language content ensuring linguistic accuracy, neutrality, and proper citations.
• Deliver structured training workshops both online and in person for diverse groups including schools, youth organizations, universities, and community groups.
• Support and engage with the Vicipéid editor community by assisting newcomers and participating in Wikimedia Community Ireland's edit-a-thons and events.
• Contribute to cultural collaborations supporting galleries, libraries, archives, and museums under coordination with the Community Manager and volunteer team.
• Create Irish language content for blogs, social media, and communications adhering to Wikimedia Community Ireland's editorial standards, with English support as needed.
• Implement current strategic plans (2025–2030) focused on outreach and development of the Irish language within Wikimedia projects and develop new strategies to promote and integrate Irish language efforts.

Required Skills

• Fluent spoken and written Irish with familiarity in standard written forms; additional language support may be provided.
• Strong proficiency in information technology, comfortable using web-based tools and quickly adopting new platforms; experience with Google Workspace is essential.
• Excellent communication abilities tailored for a range of audiences from students to institutional partners.
• Highly organized, dependable, and capable of independent work in a remote environment.
• Passionate about open knowledge access and the promotion of the Irish language in digital spaces.

Desirable Experience

• Experience editing the Vicipéid or other Wikimedia projects (advantageous but not mandatory).
• Knowledge of language rights and minority language community issues.
• Strong connections within the Irish language sector, including work with key organizations and Gaeltacht communities.
• Understanding of international minoritized language situations.
• Technical skills such as coding, Wiki markup, Wikidata, Python, or similar are a plus.
• Experience in teaching, training delivery, or presentations.
• Familiarity with the GLAM sector or nonprofit/open source environments.
• Relevant third-level qualification in Irish or related field.

What Is Offered

• Comprehensive Wikimedia training; no prior Wikimedia experience required.
• A structured 6-month induction program.
• Access to Wikimedia Community Ireland's network and European/international Wikimedia partnerships.
• Opportunities for professional development and conference participation as the role evolves.
• Flexible remote working arrangements including occasional national and international travel.

Terms and Conditions

Annual salary of €35,000, grant-funded and paid fortnightly, renewable subject to funding. The role includes a six-month probationary period and reports directly to the Volunteer Chair of Wikimedia Community Ireland. The officer will work alongside the Community Manager, Administrative Assistant, and Volunteer Team.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter (maximum two pages, in Irish) and a CV in both English and Irish to the designated contact email, clearly stating their interest in the role and relevant Irish language background. Questions regarding the role or recruitment process can be directed to the same contact.

Wikimedia Community Ireland welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunities employer.