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San Francisco: Software Engineer | ccLearn Counsel | Accountant
Software Engineer
CC Software Engineers create, test, implement and maintain software for internal and external use by Creative Commons under the supervision of the CTO. This role will be a contract position. Local candidates will be preferred, although we may consider a remote working situation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze user specifications and requirements. Encode, test, debug, and document programs. Prepare technical specifications, test plans and programs of a highly technical or complex nature. Write operational documentation. Revise and update programs and documentation as required. Investigate new technologies. Support partners in the use of Creative Commons technologies.
Skill Requirements
Excellent knowledge of Python, PHP, SQL, XHTML, RDF, Javascript, web services, software design, engineering techniques and best practices. Excellent debugging skills. Excellent knowledge of Linux. Excellent written and spoken technical communication. Experience with developing User Interfaces.
How to apply
Applications and questions can be sent to:
Jennifer Yip
Operations Manager
jennifer [at] creativecommons.org
fax: 415.278.9419
Thank you for your interest in our organization. Please NO phone calls.
ccLearn Counsel
Purpose Of Job:
ccLearn is a division of Creative Commons which is dedicated to realizing the full potential of the Internet to support open learning and open educational resources (OER). Our mission is to minimize barriers to sharing and reuse of educational materials — legal barriers, technical barriers, and social barriers. We are seeking someone who is interested in open education, relevant legal issues, and public engagement, who can help to manage our legal projects and bring this work to fruition.
Much of the work involved in these and related projects is not strictly legal; instead, this position will consist of substantial communications (written and verbal, formal and informal), networking and engagement with a diverse communities of interest, strategic planning regarding pursuits of greatest impact for ccLearn, and close collaboration on a variety of related initiatives with the ccLearn and CC staff. In addition, we have access to substantial intellectual and legal resources associated with our organization which can be leveraged as necessary. It is expected that the candidate for this position will play a substantial role in helping ccLearn to achieve its global mission, and will serve as a primary spokesperson for ccLearn and the open education movement generally.
Major Duties And Responsibilities:
Oversee and implement ccLearn legal strategy. Advise on legal policies and ongoing legal issues that arise for ccLearn and for the various ccLearn projects. Work closely with the CC general counsel and other divisional counsel to review, draft and negotiate any legal documents and address any related legal issues. Respond appropriately to public queries about ccLearn, Creative Commons’ licenses, general licensing and intellectual property law issues. Review and draft grant applications, press releases and other documentation. Represent ccLearn publicly in various venues and with various audiences, both domestically and internationally.
Minimum qualifications:
A law degree, ideally with at least two years’ experience in intellectual property and copyright. Please note that these are minimum qualifications…. More experienced candidates are strongly urged to apply. Excellent written and oral skills. Good familiarity (ideally with some relevant experience) with Creative Commons, open source software, open access issues, or equivalent. Willingness to engage in legal research in other, intersecting areas of interest. Excitement about the potential for Creative Commons to make a real difference in education. Understanding of international law and the nature of legal documents that are intended to apply internationally. Familiarity and facility with technology, especially for communications tools (e.g., wikis, blogs, IM).
Desired qualifications:
A dedication to the basic principles of openness, such as mediated by CC licensing, and particularly the open education movement. A deep appreciation for the challenges faced by specific communities, including other countries and cultures, in terms of educational achievement, and the role of the law in either helping or hindering improvements in educational access and practices. Ability to work independently and efficiently. Ability to set priorities and maintain communications despite a constantly shifting schedule. Good collaborative and interpersonal skills. Project management experience is also a plus.
Terms of hire:
Start date: Currently hiring, starting ASAP. Location: This position will report directly to the ccLearn executive director and will be based in San Francisco. The location of the position is not negotiable, as the nature of this position requires regular personal communications with the staff of both ccLearn and CC, nearly all of whom are located in the main San Francisco office. The position will also require some travel. Compensation: This is a full-time position. In addition to salary, a full suite of benefits, including health, dental, and retirement, will apply. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and competitive for equivalent types of positions, but limited to the overall salary scale of this small, non-profit organization.
How to apply:
If interested, please submit:
Cover Letter explaining your relevant interest in ccLearn and in the position. Resume. Three References; please include email and phone number.
Applications and questions can be sent to:
Jennifer Yip
Operations Manager
jennifer [at] creativecommons.org
fax: 415.278.9419
Thank you for your interest in our organization. Please no phone calls.
Accountant
We are seeking a full-time accountant with the ability to manage all aspects of the accounting and finance for us, as a 501c3:
Reconciling and closing all monthly and quarterly financial records Reconciling all accruals and updating financial records Working with foreign and remote divisions/subs in consolidation Paying bills and treasury/cash flow management Preparing for various audits and annual tax returns Coordinating money transfers to foreign divisions and subsidiaries Reconciling between actual and budgeted information Government accounting Project accounting Management of all grants and donations Closely cooperate with various VP’s and Operations manager on numerous financial matters that are likely to be very diverse and varied in nature Manage day-to-day responsibilities and work closely with CFO
Key skills and attributes
Good solid accounting skills built from good real time experience Prefer CPA or at least accounting degree/qualification Excellent work management skills Impeccable integrity Good communicator Ability to solve problems and work with minimal direction Quicken accounting software Comfort with working with computers and new technologies for communication & information sharing
Reports to the CFO. Salary dependent on experience.
How to apply
Applications and questions can be sent to:
Jennifer Yip
Operations Manager
jennifer [at] creativecommons.org
fax: 415.278.9419
Thank you for your interest in our organization. Please NO phone calls.
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