Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Career Page and Current Job Openings

Diversity

At Wikimedia, employees with a wide range of specialist backgrounds use their professional know-how and expertise to promote the idea of Free Knowledge. Our fields of activity are as diverse as our employees: politics, fundraising, software development, education, science and culture, volunteer development, communications, events and back office and employee services.

What sets us apart

We’re proud of our collaborative working culture that’s guided by our values: participation, diversity, free and open access, equity, sustainability and respectful collaboration.

Fair Work

We want to make it easier to combine family and career, so we’ve created flexible working models that accommodate changes in the lives of our employees as well as 30 days of vacation (25 days for working students) and guaranteed comp time off for overtime work.

Social Responsibility

We support our employees with a free public transport ticket. In choosing service providers, we rely on regional suppliers and promote a resource-conscious approach to working materials. We use 100% green electricity, organic and fair-trade products, and recycled paper.

Development

We offer In-house training and professional development as well as free external life coaching (professional counseling and coaching on professional and private topics).

Our recruiting process

Get in touch with us

Please apply using our online application form. You'll get a confirmation that we have received your application.

First interview

This is a getting-to-know-you meeting with the hiring manager. You’ll be asked questions about your application motivation and professional experience, and you’ll get your questions answered as well.

Second interview

If we invite you for a second interview, depending on the position, it will take the form of one of the following:

Presentation of a practical task following a technical discussion
Trial working day, or
Peer programming session (applies to software development roles)

Third interview

If we invite you for a third interview, candidates for leadership positions will get to know the team. In the software development department, we’ll invite you for an insight day.

Welcome at Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.

Should your application not be accepted, we’re glad to share more information about our reasoning if you so desire.

A Transparent and Engaging Hiring Experience

The application process at Wikimedia Deutschland was well-structured and transparent, with clear communication at each stage. The interviews were engaging, providing meaningful discussions about the role and the impact of Wikidata. The team demonstrated a strong commitment to open knowledge and collaboration, making the experience both insightful and motivating.

Applicant feedback from March 28, 2025

Very nice interview!

The interview was really nice and constructive, it made me feel very positive about the team! The only thing that was not ideal that I had to apply twice because something had changed about the job ad since my original application, though the only change I could see was the removal of the salary offered for the role.

Applicant feedback from March 9, 2025

Good process

Initial call with HR very direct and positive. All questions during call and follow up steps very clearly communicated.

Applicant feedback from March 7, 2025

Erstkontakt

Schnell, hilfsbereit, freundlich und professionell. Toll.

Applicant feedback from February 15, 2025

Professional structured and compassionate process

The hiring process has been transparent, well-structured, and deeply empathetic. Both the recruiting and management rounds provided a clear, honest overview of expectations, challenges, and strategic goals. The conversations were engaging and insightful, demonstrating a genuine interest in my experience, vision, and leadership approach. I also appreciated the inspiring individuals I met along the way, making this process both professional and motivating.

Applicant feedback from February 14, 2025

Manager*in digitale Partizipation

Wertschätzende Atmosphäre, interessierte Rückfragen, spannende Diskussion, allerdings war es etwas irritierend, dass vorab keine Informationen geteilt wurden, dass sich das Bewerbungsgespräch auf zwei Stellen (auf die sich auch beworben wurde) beziehen wird. Hier hätte ich mir etwas mehr Transparenz gewünscht.

Applicant feedback from February 11, 2025

Positiver Prozess

Insgesamt ein positiver Prozess, Fragen zum Projekt bestanden vor dem Gespräch, konnten aber ausgeräumt werden.

Applicant feedback from February 6, 2025

Interview process for position Referent*in für Monitoring & Evaluation

- I was impressed by how fast the whole recruitment process was going, the interview panel sticked by what they said in terms of the timeline and when they will reach out with their answer for the next round of interview. - I was treated very kindly in the whole communication and the interviews, I felt valued and respected for my experience and as a person. - I really cannot think of anything that could be improved in this system!

Applicant feedback from February 5, 2025

New Work ohne neoliberalen Bull*@#!

- day to day Arbeitsorganisation entspricht dem Ethos der NGO - super nachhaltig, fair und bemüht stetig dazuzulernen, zB hinsichtlich Inklusion - sehr offen, fair und diskriminierungskritisch

Employee feedback from January 30, 2025

Monitoring and Evaluation

Es was eine professionell Interview. Danke schön.

Applicant feedback from January 23, 2025

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