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Hey everyone,

The Fedihosting Foundation is looking for a new site-admin for Lemmy.World, to help our busy team. This moderator will help with reviewing and acting on reports, weighing in on user content, and helping foster our local communities while acting as a friendly neighbor to other fediverse instances.

You also DO NOT need to have an account on one of our FHF services but WILL have to create an account after joining. Users from other sites WELCOME!

Benefits:

  • You'll get to work with a great team of passionate kind, goofy individuals from all over the (lemmy) world!
  • We have weekly virtual hangouts where we brainstorm new ideas and catch up with each other. Community for us is not just a buzzword.
  • We can also provide work and personal references, as we are a registered legal non-profit.
  • While not a technical role, you will also gain exposure to best-in-class industry tooling and processes for large-scale hosted applications (aka modern DevOps).
  • We also run a small blog, that we'd love to have folks contribute to.
  • Join in on the editorial voice for our featured communities.
  • We also understand this is a hobby and that family and work come first
    • If you're having a hard time finding time or are busy, we will always do our best to help and support you.

Applicants should have the following qualities:

  • Experience moderating a diverse group of individuals from many geographic, religious, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
  • Able to commit to at least 5-10 hours a week.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
  • Solid background in conflict resolution.
  • Must be able to speak English.
  • Works well asynchronously with remote teams.
  • Grammar skills optional πŸ˜›

Bonus skills (which you will learn if you don't already)

  • SQL / Business Intelligence software skills.
  • N8N workflow automation
  • Web Design (Hugo + GitHub Pages).
  • Python scripting

Application process:

  • It goes without saying that we will only be considering applicants with a significant positive history of online posts and/or comments, no trolls, please.
  • Applicants must be okay with sitting for a video interview and must pass a basic background check.
  • While not strictly required, a CV with relevant work and volunteer history will help during the application process.
  • We are an international team that works from both North America EST time (-4) and Europe CEST (+2), so we would ask that candidates be flexible with their availability.

Please apply HERE https://forms.gle/epTdTy9Xh9kNFKsQA

(Edit: Updated post, thanks Donuts!)

(Edit2: Thanks for all the feed back on this post, it's much appreciated πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—)

(Edit3: If you feel like you'd fit in, apply, the req's that we posted are more of a suggestion, then a hard yes or no)

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[–] ouch@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Entropywins@lemmy.world 6 points 17 hours ago

The warm fuzzy you feel after a job well done

[–] hoogic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

i would just like to take this opportunity and say thank you.

[–] Rooki@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago
[–] alphanerd4@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Put me in coach

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

I volunteer as tribute! I will enact GREAT VENGEANCE against my enemies!

[–] Alk@lemmy.world 25 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

My job didn't even require a video interview, this unpaid role has more strict requirements than half the jobs in the US haha.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Sour grapes

[–] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My guess is it's because it's a similar role to a Reddit Admin, which is to say they're basically a global moderator. Also, having access of any kind to the site's SQL server requires an element of trust. That's probably why they require the video interview.

[–] lwadmin@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Folks that would be brought in would be part of the admin staff and have access to quite a lot. You're on target with that for sure!

[–] mlong99@lemm.ee 11 points 2 weeks ago

Yep I wish them well but it’s a bit much for a volunteer position

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago

Promoted to mod of /pyongyang

I’m glad there’s an effort to avoid weirdos who have our worst interests at heart. Hope some heroes apply and go through the process!

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[–] SleezyDizasta@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Serious question, why would anybody do this? These are the requirements of an actual job but without any of the pay. If someone is putting in this much effort, they might as well just apply for a real job and get paid for it.

I understand that you guys want to screen people first, but lmao are you guys going overboard. The people who view this as hobby aren't going to put themselves through such unnecessary and worthless hassle, and the people who want a job won't apply because there's no money involved. The only people who would qualify and want to do something like this are people who literally have no life. These are people who have no family, jobs, or a social life.

[–] nbdjd@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

one trying to change careers into DevOps/SRE with no/little experience; using this volunteer work to throw into a resume?

[–] SleezyDizasta@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

I work in the industry actually, this wouldn't really help you unless you completely lack any sort of experience. If you want to break into the field, you'll need a few things: Bachelor's in CS, a couple of coding projects that you do in your free time or during undergrad, and an internship related to the field. That's how I got started, but I get your point

[–] pete_the_cat@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yep, I work in IT as a Linux System Engineer and I'm currently unemployed. I could do it, but there's a lot involved for zero pay. You really have to love Lemmy or admin work to want to do this for free.

[–] SleezyDizasta@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

Exactly, they're trying to pass off the responsibilities of an actual job as a hobby. I don't see how normal people can justify putting in that much time and effort for something that's not paid. This type of commitment has to come from people who have a lot of spare time and are on Lemmy so much that it wouldn't change much for them.

[–] 0110010001100010@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (5 children)

I take offense to some of that, but I applied to be an admin back in Q3 of last year. After the video interview I got ghosted. Thought I would give this a shot, had another video interview, and yeah I'm not expecting much. So yeah, I'm not even sure the process actually does anything other than waste time.

I do have a very well paying job, family, but you may have called me out on the "no life" thing... Though I do have a car that's become a bit of a project so I don't waste as much time on "IT" shit.

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world -1 points 5 days ago

Probably just grabbing your personal data for sale later.

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[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago
[–] it_depends_man@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

I'm not applying but I have a comment / suggestion:

A pattern I'm seeing here, in activism and open source is that you basically want the full package right now. While I understand that that is what you need, people like that don't grow on trees.

It would be good if there was a "trainee" position for people to gain the kind of experience you are asking for. And guidance, by you to make sure they learn the right lessons. Possibly including a private-ish best practices handbook or whatever. I know that that means additional work in the short term.

Thanks for reading, all the best wishes!

(Compare to linux' kernel team asking for kernel devs and the policy of "pick any topic you'd like to work on". Do I expect a fully course on everything, bringing me from "high school knowledge" to "kernel dev professional"? No, of course not. But a few book recommendations would be great. In that case. Not sure if you can learn moderation from a book.)

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

All job posting overstate the requirements somewhat. It makes sense to start with the ideal vision of what you want and then work backwards from the applicants you get. I know a big puffed up job description is daunting and we think they won’t talk to anyone who is not perfect. But they will talk to lots of people. They will let go of some requirements they thought they cared about, and find some new qualities in someone that they didn’t think to ask for. This is how it works 100% of the time.

[–] pete_the_cat@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Agreed, I think it's a lot to ask for in a volunteer position and kind of a dumb idea for the Lemmy Admins to hand over "the keys to the kingdom" to some random dude(tte) because they passed a video interview and submitted a (possibly forged) resume.

[–] BluesF@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's not exactly uncommon for a listing to advertise the person they want, but to accept applicants with significantly less on the basis that they can get there. Nearly every job I've ever got I was not at the level advertised in something or other.

[–] pete_the_cat@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Yeah it's pretty common in IT jobs where they're like "we want 25 years experience in these ten different technologies" and then you talk to the hiring manager and they admit that those qualifications are ridiculous.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

............do you have any idea how many times I DIDN'T EVEN APPLY because they said "must have X skill", and I was like "oh.....then I better not waste everybodies time."

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'll be honest, I've tried it both ways, turns out I'm just useless.

[–] lwadmin@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

No one is useless πŸ’—

[–] BluesF@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd say if you have 80% of the requirements you might as well apply. I would frankly ignore years of experience more or less entirely.

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[–] credo@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Oh well.

[–] lwadmin@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I mean, as long as you don't put fish in the break room microwave, we're cool...

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[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I offered my informal CV. Lemmy and the Fediverse the largest group I've ever offered any service to. My largest group is just over 1,800, but it's a relatively homogeneous group needing little mod activity. The commuinity is free to comment on my history, stupidity (lol) and bias. I figure it's fair considering he job app. I'll offer that I respect and enjoy (even if it's verbal sparring) the prospect of opposing reasonable views on Lemmy vs the bots, tropes, reposts, and crabs-in-a-bucket karma-whores on Reddit.

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[–] Cyanogenmon@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

I'd be happy to apply, but requiring a CV and full background check in addition to a video call interview is a bit steep for me.

Just the video call I'd absolutely be applying, I genuinely believe in Lemmy and want to see it succeed, but not to the point that I'm willing to put this much information into non-employment hands.

Good luck on the search.

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[–] vxx@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Did I understand that correct that applicants would have to tell their real name?

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[–] lawrence@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

I created a PHP website once. Where do I sign?

[–] justaderp@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

If a potential candidate doesn't understand why there's a strong vetting process then then don't understand the changing paradigm of human communication. Teaching that is an unacceptable liability. The OpSec is on point. Great work. And, thank you for everything, including tolerance of those that don't yet understand why.

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