Opportunities

Creative Commons is growing. Check this page from time to time to learn about new employment opportunities with us.
If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to: jobs@creativecommons.org. Be sure to include the title of the position in the subject line. Thank you for your interest in our organization. Please NO phone calls, NO recruiters.

Please note: we will not be doing additional internships for the summer of 2012.

Open Positions:

Project Coordinator for Science and Data — Posted: April 2012
Regional Project Manager, Asia-Pacific — Posted: March 2012
Senior Accountant — Posted: January 2012

Closed Positions:

The application period for these positions is closed, but the postings will remain here for some period of time for reference.

Communications Manager — Posted: March 2012
Regional Project Manager, Africa — Posted: March 2012
Senior Project Manager — Posted: September 2011

Senior Project Manager

Supervisor: Cable Green, Director of Global Learning

Works closely with: CEO and education, technology, communications, operations, science, legal and development teams.

FLSA Status: Exempt (Professional) Full-time Employee

Purpose of job

Coordinate the development, management and documentation of project planning and implementation including developing project goals and deliverables, prioritizing, scope statements and key success indicators, schedules, cost estimates and budgets, resource allocation and procurement strategy, quality management, risk management, task tracking and reporting. Project Manager will ensure consistency with Creative Commons strategy, consistency of process across projects and customer satisfaction with the products.

Projects

TAACCCT Federal Grant Program and other Creative Commons projects as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Develop and maintain program timelines and work plans; initiating, tracking and coordinating multiple strands of activity; ensure that the respective projects and deliverables are progressing in a timely manner, individually and in coordination with each other.
Prepares/issues regular project status reports and updates to project schedules.
Proactively identify emergent problems and difficulties in reaching key milestones and deliverables, and initiate appropriate action to redress such problems.
Support staff in work plan development and plan approval process; update plans with regularity and communicate such updates appropriately.
Maintain project management software, and train staff in utilization of software.
Monitor overall budgets and expenditures for projects.
Plan, organize and facilitate program management meetings; solicit agenda items from the program members, organize and facilitate productive conversations, communicate decisions to necessary parties and follow up vigorously on action items.
Manage all program contracts (deliverables, timelines, etc.) with external development partners and consultants; ensure that all deadlines are anticipated early and met in a complete, effective, and timely manner.
Manage, maintain, and initiate effective communication across internal and external program staff; establish and reinforce predictable communication routines; coordinate meetings, online communication, phone calls and videoconferences; evaluate, problem-solve and improve communication flow across the program.
Work closely and collaboratively with project leads; regularly follow up to ensure that program tasks and deadlines are being met.
Strategically direct the program management function to meet strategic objectives; facilitate team formation and task initiation; anticipate needs to increase/reallocate staff; initiate strategic planning conversations for the future of the program.
Participate with all other Creative Commons staff in helping to write grants and reports.
Other projects or duties as assigned.

Education requirements

Bachelor’s or related course work and work experience.

Experience requirements

At least two years of progressively responsible project management or coordination experience is required (preferably with complex, multi-dimensional projects); three or more years preferred.
Familiarity with project management software is required; deep experience with project management software is a plus.
Strong familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices.
PMP or PgMP certification highly desirable.
Experience contributing to open source, open education, open licensing, and / or other open content projects preferred.

Skill requirements

The ideal candidate will be extremely well organized, gracefully assertive, and possess strong interpersonal skills. In addition, s/he will be or will have:

Proficient at organizing, attending to detail, meeting deadlines, and delegating appropriately.
Ability to multi-task and ensure deadlines are met.
Able to build, lead, and motivate effective teams and run effective meetings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and high level of comfort communicating one-on-one or in groups of both internal and external constituents.
Effective decision-making skills; know when to act and when to defer.
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
Able to think strategically at the process level, while keeping the big picture in mind.
Willingness to initiate tasks at all levels of the organization when necessary.
Must be approachable, positive, and able to work with all levels and areas of the organization; able to work collaboratively and harmoniously in a team setting, while also being able to work independently and self-manage toward goals.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to cope with and embrace change; and prioritize in rapidly changing environment.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to juggle the demands of a busy, frequently changing plan of work in a professional manner, while exhibiting sound judgment.
Skilled in using technology and able to learn new processes and software quickly.
High proficiency in word processing and online content publication, including wikis, blogs and Google Docs.
Fluent in English; second language competency a plus.

Job environment

Located in Mountain View. Collaborative, community-building atmosphere grounded in an environment of mutual respect and trust. The facility is an open pod setting in downtown Mountain View, California, easily accessible via car and public transportation. Amenities include a communal kitchen and free parking. Laptop/desktop computer and ergonomically conscious office supplies and space provided. Travel, as needed (including possible international).

Career path

Creative Commons promotes within; proven abilities will lead to growth in role and title.

How to Apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and resume to “jobs@creativecommons.org” with the subject heading of “Senior Project Manager Application.” No phone calls, please.

Senior Accountant

Supervisor: Ted Rose, Controller

Works closely with: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt Full-time

Purpose of job

Senior Accountant for growing high-tech nonprofit. This is a newly created position that reports to the Controller and will handle the day-to-day accounting operation.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Accounts Payable: maintain vendor files, review, code and enter vendor invoices and expense reports
Accounts Receivable: project/grant invoicing and tracking grants
Bank reconciliations
Enter payroll journal entry
Month end close: enter adjusting journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Assist with external audit and preparation of tax filings
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Reconcile financial records with Development Department database
Help establish new policies, procedures and controls
Maintain company insurance policies
Direct worker’s compensation audits
Other responsibilities as requested

Education requirements

4-year accounting degree; CPA certification is a plus

Experience requirements

3+ years well-rounded accounting experience. Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred, but not required. Preference given to candidates who have worked in public accounting or who have experience with audits.

Skill requirements

Strong understanding of accrual-based financial reporting
Intermediate level in Excel and proficiency with QuickBooks

Other qualifications

Detail oriented and ability to meet deadlines
Good record-keeping practices
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and complete manner
Ability to identify tasks necessary to complete broad goals, and willingness to take ownership of tasks to ensure completion
Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Financial responsibility and authority

Access to online banking and financial instruments

Job environment

Collaborative, community-building atmosphere grounded in an environment of mutual respect and trust. The facility is an open pod setting in downtown Mountain View, California, easily accessible via car and public transportation. Amenities include a communal kitchen and free parking. Laptop/desktop computer and ergonomically conscious office supplies and space provided.

Career path

This person will be exposed to all areas of nonprofit accounting and will help design Board and foundation grant reports, as well as internal budgetary reports. Even though the company has a global footprint, the corporate structure is small and the Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to interact with all levels of management.

How to Apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and résumé to jobs@creativecommons.org with the subject heading of “Senior Accountant Application.” No phone calls, please.

Regional Project Manager, Africa

Supervisor: Jessica Coates, Affiliate Network Coordinator

Works closely with: other Regional Project Managers

FLSA Status: Part-time Contract

Purpose of job

Assist Creative Commons and the CC Affiliate Network Coordinator with organizational planning, strategic communications, community building, and fundraising in Africa in support of the organization’s mission, goals and objectives.

Primary focuses of the position in 2012 include affiliate support, community development and coordinating the organization for the African regional meeting, planned tentatively for May/June 2012.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Support and encourage affiliate teams, including facilitating the accomplishment of objectives expressed in the Affiliate Memorandums of Understanding
Cultivate and support sustainable regional initiatives that advance the organization’s mission
Advise CC and affiliates on regional resource needs
Identify and assist with regional fundraising opportunities
Foster relationships with region’s professional organizations, advocacy groups, and other individuals and community organizations to promote use of Creative Commons legal and technical tools
Identify and foster new potential affiliate teams
Represent Creative Commons in regional and international fora
Promote consistent messaging; publicize CC-related activities
Encourage coordinated and harmonized translation of CC materials, where appropriate
Facilitate planning and implementation of regional web presence
Field requests for information and interviews with key stakeholders and commentators
Identify and coordinate opportunities for policy statements relevant to region and/or globally
Co-organize regional meeting and play a key role in planning future global meetings 
Facilitate and support self-organization and the development of inter- and intra-regional governance and leadership
Coordinate the preparation of an annual regional roadmap in collaboration with CC and affiliates in the region (the regional roadmap describes goals, objectives, and risks in the region; it includes strategic events and partnerships, fundraising opportunities, license and tool adoption, community building activities, and inter-regional activities)
Prepare regular reports regarding objectives, successes, and challenges

Education requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.

Experience requirements

3-5 years of involvement in free/open culture movement, ideally within the CC affiliate network

Skills and qualifications

Fluency in English, second language competency a plus
Ideally lives or travels frequently within the region
Familiarity with the open movement and issues relating to copyright, technology, and creativity on the Internet
Community management experience a plus
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across teams
Confidence in representing the organization in a wide range of public forums
Exceptional management skills including time, project and staff
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond flexibly and graciously to unanticipated requests and assignments

Job environment

Ideally located remotely, working out of Africa. Collaborative, community-building atmosphere grounded in an environment of mutual respect and trust. Position will require travel, including international and occasional on-site visits to Creative Commons headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA.

How to apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and CV to “jobs@creativecommons.org” with the subject heading of “Regional Project Manager, Africa Application.” No phone calls, please.

Regional Project Manager, Asia-Pacific

Supervisor: Jessica Coates, Affiliate Network Coordinator

Works closely with: other Regional Project Managers

FLSA Status: Part-time Contract

Purpose of job

Assist Creative Commons and the CC Affiliate Network Coordinator with organizational planning, strategic communications, community building, and fundraising in Asia and the Pacific in support of the organization’s mission, goals and objectives.

Primary focuses of the position in 2012 include affiliate support, community development and coordinating the organization for the Asia-Pacific regional meeting, planned tentatively for the 3rd quarter 2012.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Support and encourage affiliate teams, including facilitating the accomplishment of objectives expressed in the Affiliate Memorandums of Understanding
Cultivate and support sustainable regional initiatives that advance the organization’s mission
Advise CC and affiliates on regional resource needs
Identify and assist with regional fundraising opportunities
Foster relationships with region’s professional organizations, advocacy groups, and other individuals and community organizations to promote use of Creative Commons legal and technical tools
Identify and foster new potential affiliate teams
Represent Creative Commons in regional and international fora
Promote consistent messaging; publicize CC-related activities
Encourage coordinated and harmonized translation of CC materials, where appropriate
Facilitate planning and implementation of regional web presence
Field requests for information and interviews with key stakeholders and commentators
Identify and coordinate opportunities for policy statements relevant to region and/or globally
Co-organize regional meeting and play a key role in planning future global meetings 
Facilitate and support self-organization and the development of inter- and intra-regional governance and leadership
Coordinate the preparation of an annual regional roadmap in collaboration with CC and affiliates in the region (the regional roadmap describes goals, objectives, and risks in the region; it includes strategic events and partnerships, fundraising opportunities, license and tool adoption, community building activities, and inter-regional activities)
Prepare regular reports regarding objectives, successes, and challenges

Education requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.

Experience requirements

3-5 years of involvement in free/open culture movement, ideally within the CC affiliate network

Skills and qualifications

Fluency in English, second language competency a plus
Ideally lives or travels frequently within the region
Familiarity with the open movement and issues relating to copyright, technology, and creativity on the Internet
Community management experience a plus
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across teams
Confidence in representing the organization in a wide range of public forums
Exceptional management skills including time, project and staff
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond flexibly and graciously to unanticipated requests and assignments

Job environment

Ideally located remotely, working out of Asia and the Pacific. Collaborative, community-building atmosphere grounded in an environment of mutual respect and trust. Position will require travel, including international and occasional on-site visits to Creative Commons headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA.

How to apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and CV to “jobs@creativecommons.org” with the subject heading of “Regional Project Manager, Asia-Pacific Application.” No phone calls, please.

Communications Manager

Supervisor: Sara Crouse – Director of Strategic Partnerships

Works closely with: CEO, Director of Strategic Partnerships; legal, technical, education program staff

FLSA Status: Exempt Full-time employee

Purpose of job

The Communications Manager works with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and CEO to strengthen Creative Commons’ external and internal communications about CC tools, programs, impact, and mission. The Communications Manager provides editorial and strategic oversight for communications materials and activities; represents CC in public fora; and produces press materials, programmatic content, best practices, and explanatory media. The Communications Manager cultivates compelling stories about CC projects that exhibit the social and commercial value of CC licenses to different communities; works closely with creators, companies, and institutions to integrate CC content and tools into projects and platforms; and works generally to increase the breadth and quality of work under CC licenses.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Work with CEO, staff, and affiliates to develop strategy and set agenda for CC’s external and internal communications
Plan and manage the 10th birthday celebrations and web presence for the Creative Commons license suite
Present Creative Commons’ goals and mission in public fora, including panels, conferences, and media
Field community and media queries sent to the organization
Manage outreach and develop messaging for key CC programs and projects; be the point of contact for the general public and relevant communities
Oversee the development of CC’s annual report and other materials that will 1) support CC’s development and fundraising efforts; 2) enhance public perception and understanding of CC by a broad audience.
Oversee all web communications (blog and social media, public fora, CC Newsletter, Events mailing); Provide editorial oversight for press materials and other public-facing communications
Oversee the editorial content of main website and other CC-hosted sites; Edit and proofread web and printed copy, as needed
Plan, manage, and/or create explanatory media targeted to various communities
Oversee the Case Studies wiki project and similar projects as needed; including writing, editing, promoting, and supporting affiliate and other volunteer contributors
Oversee The Power of Open project, including current and future versions and their translations
Write, edit, and research briefings, reports, proposals and other materials that promote and explain CC tools, programs, and impact
Develop key potential CC adopters and supporters (via meetings, other communications, and preparation of materials)
Assist creators, companies, and institutions in adding CC content and/or tools to their products and/or platforms
Communicate the needs of creators, companies, and institutions back to the organization
Manage design contractors and coordinate with technical staff on website design and capabilities; manage tracking of metrics related to website traffic
Manage tracking of quantitative and qualitative measures of CC communications impact
Assess the organization’s overall needs for communications support and outsource, delegate and/or hire on additional support as needed and within budget
Prepare additional research, written and verbal materials as needed
Plan and coordinate public-facing events as needed

Education requirements

Bachelors Degree or experience equivalent

Experience requirements

4-5 years experience running successful online campaigns, managing traditional and web communications, including new media production
Experience working with web designers and developers to build websites and an effective online presence
Experience working with culturally and geographically diverse stakeholders and colleagues
Experience in writing and research
Experience contributing to open source, open education or other open content projects
Strong familiarity with CC licenses and copyright law

Skill requirements

Thorough understanding of open licensing and how it applies to various domains
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including listening, public speaking, presentation, and superior writing skills
Independent and self-motivated worker, able to work with limited day-to-day oversight and supervision
Ability to attend to detail, grasp technical information, establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and drive extended projects to successful completion
Ability to manage teams consisting of persons with a variety of expertise
Track record of exercising business judgment in timely and thorough manner
Highest level of ethics and integrity in professional matters
Superior research and editing skills
High proficiency in word processing and online content publication, including wikis
Fluent in English; second language competency a plus

Job environment

Career path

The company promotes within; proven abilities will lead to growth in role and title.

How to apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and CV to “jobs@creativecommons.org” with the subject heading of “Communications Manager Application.” No phone calls, please.

We will no longer accept applications after 11:59 p.m. PDT, April 27, 2012.

Project Coordinator for Science and Data

Supervisor: Timothy Vollmer – Policy Manager

Works closely with: CEO, Management team, Legal Team

FLSA status: Exempt Full-time Employee

Purpose of job

To organize, coordinate and manage projects related to data policy and governance. To perform research and analysis on data governance topics across relevant sectors—particularly for science—and communicate results and recommendations from the project via writing and related outreach.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Coordinate and manage projects within the data governance project, aligning project tasks and outreach, analysis and reporting, budgeting and staffing.
Analyze project tasks to identify required expertise and staff resources, and recruit those resources as needed from within and outside Creative Commons.
Perform research and analysis as needed for project deliverables, and develop expert written reports, briefs, articles, case studies, blog posts and other communications related to data governance and project work.
Represent Creative Commons at project-related and other events and in the Open Data and Open Science communities.
Collaborate closely with management team grant writing and background materials on issues related to data governance and relevant project results.
Identify and recruit key stakeholders in data governance from across relevant sectors (e.g. science, government, higher education, libraries, research funders, publishers) as potential CC adopters and supporters. Prepare written and verbal materials to support that recruitment as needed.

Education requirements

Relevant Master’s degree with two years of relevant experience or relevant bachelor’s with five years of relevant experience.

Experience requirements

Management of content-related projects in scientific, technology, data, higher education, government, or related sectors.
Management of complex, multi-year and multi-partner projects that include significant research and analysis.
Familiarity with policy analysis, development and processes.
Familiarity with Open Source Software, Open Access/Open Data or other Open content projects.
Science and/or legal background highly desirable.
International experience in above highly desirable.

Skill requirements

Demonstrable expertise in project management techniques and tools.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Superb writing and editing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and external communications skills, including listening, and public speaking.
Proficiency in technology tools for communication, including word processing and online content publication platforms such as blogs and wikis.
Basic understanding of intellectual property law and Open Licensing.
Independent and self-motivated worker, able to work with limited day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Ability to attend to detail, grasp technical information, establish priorities, manage multiple tasks, and drive extended projects to successful completion.
Highest level of ethics and integrity in professional matters.
Fluent in English.
Ability to travel, including internationally.

Job environment

Career path

Creative Commons promotes from within; proven abilities can lead to growth in role and title.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

How to apply

Please email any inquiries, your cover letter and resume to “jobs@creativecommons.org” with the subject heading of “Project Coordinator for Science and Data.” No phone calls, please.

We will stop accepting applications after 11:59 p.m. PDT, May 25, 2012.