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title: "Wild Cloud - Education Lead"
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summary: "Develop accessible educational resources that make self-hosting technology understandable and achievable for individuals and communities without technical backgrounds."
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date: 2025-08-23
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{{< lead >}}
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Lead educational initiatives that make Wild Cloud's self-hosting technology accessible to everyone, regardless of technical background, through clear, practical learning materials.
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## Position Overview
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The Civil Society Technology Foundation (CSTF) seeks a dedicated Wild Cloud Education Lead to develop comprehensive educational resources that demystify self-hosting technology and make digital self-determination achievable for individuals and communities. This role focuses specifically on making Wild Cloud's Kubernetes-based platform approachable through accessible, hands-on educational content.
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As Wild Cloud is both a technical platform and an educational resource, this role bridges the gap between complex infrastructure technology and practical understanding for everyday users. Our Education Lead will create pathways for non-technical users to successfully deploy, understand, and maintain their own Wild Cloud infrastructure.
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## About Wild Cloud Education
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Wild Cloud serves as a reference implementation that demonstrates digital self-determination is practically achievable with current technology and modest resources. The educational component is crucial to this mission, as it must make sophisticated infrastructure concepts accessible to:
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- **Individuals** seeking digital independence from centralized platforms
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- **Small organizations** wanting to control their own data and communications
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- **Communities** building shared infrastructure and digital literacy
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- **Educators** teaching practical autonomy and self-hosting concepts
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Our educational approach emphasizes clarity, practical application, and incremental skill building, with content designed to be digestible even for complex technical topics.
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## Primary Responsibilities
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### Educational Content Development
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- Develop and maintain learning materials at [mywildcloud.org/learning/](https://mywildcloud.org/learning/) covering:
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- **Foundational concepts**: Internet protocols, Linux basics, Git version control
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- **Self-hosting fundamentals**: Home server setup, networking, security basics
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- **Wild Cloud deployment**: Step-by-step installation and configuration guides
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- **Kubernetes concepts**: Container orchestration explained in accessible terms
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- **Troubleshooting guides**: Common issues and solutions for Wild Cloud operators
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- Create content that follows the established style: concise, clear, with estimated reading times
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- Ensure all materials remain accessible to learners without extensive technical backgrounds
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### Learning Path Design
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- Design progressive learning curricula from complete beginner to competent Wild Cloud operator
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- Create hands-on exercises and practical projects that reinforce theoretical concepts
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- Develop assessment checkpoints that help learners gauge their readiness for next steps
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- Structure content to support both self-paced individual learning and group workshop environments
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- Create "quick start" paths for users who want to get running immediately
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### Practical Workshop Development
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- Design workshop curricula for Wild Cloud deployment and management
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- Create instructor guides and materials for community-led educational events
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- Develop virtual and in-person training programs that accommodate different learning styles
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- Build "Wild Cloud in a box" educational setups for hands-on learning experiences
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- Create certification or competency frameworks for Wild Cloud operators
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### User Onboarding & Support Materials
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- Develop comprehensive onboarding sequences for new Wild Cloud users
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- Create troubleshooting documentation that helps users solve common problems independently
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- Build interactive tutorials and guided setup processes
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- Develop community support resources including FAQ, knowledge base, and peer help systems
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- Design documentation that grows with user expertise from basic setup to advanced customization
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## Required Qualifications
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- **Educational Design**: 3+ years of experience creating technical educational content, especially for complex technology topics
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- **Technical Communication**: Exceptional ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple, accessible language
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- **Self-Hosting Knowledge**: Understanding of self-hosted infrastructure, home servers, and basic networking concepts
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- **Adult Learning**: Experience with adult education principles and hands-on technical training
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- **Mission Alignment**: Commitment to digital self-determination and making technology accessible to non-technical users
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## Preferred Qualifications
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- **Container/Kubernetes Experience**: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration technologies
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- **Infrastructure Background**: Hands-on experience with Linux server administration, networking, and system deployment
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- **Community Education**: Experience teaching technology skills in community or non-profit contexts
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- **Accessibility Expertise**: Understanding of inclusive design principles and diverse learning needs
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- **Video/Multimedia Creation**: Ability to create video tutorials, interactive content, or visual learning aids
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## Key Educational Focus Areas
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### Technology Foundations
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- **Internet & Networking**: How the internet works, home networking, domain names, and DNS
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- **Linux Fundamentals**: Command line basics, file systems, users, and permissions
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- **Version Control**: Git concepts for managing configurations and collaborating
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- **Security Basics**: Passwords, encryption, firewalls, and basic threat awareness
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### Self-Hosting Concepts
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- **Hardware Selection**: Choosing appropriate hardware for different Wild Cloud deployments
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- **Home Network Setup**: Router configuration, port forwarding, and security considerations
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- **Domain & SSL**: Setting up domains and securing connections for home servers
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- **Backup & Recovery**: Protecting data and planning for disaster recovery
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### Wild Cloud Specifics
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- **Platform Overview**: Understanding Wild Cloud architecture and components
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- **Installation Process**: Step-by-step deployment guides for various environments
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- **Application Stacks**: Installing and configuring communication, productivity, and intelligence stacks
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- **Maintenance & Updates**: Keeping Wild Cloud systems healthy and current
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- **Scaling & Growth**: Adding resources and capabilities as needs evolve
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### Community & Governance
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- **Digital Citizenship**: Rights and responsibilities of self-hosting operators
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- **Community Participation**: Contributing to Wild Cloud development and support communities
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- **Privacy & Data Ethics**: Understanding implications of controlling your own data
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- **Teaching Others**: Becoming community educators and peer mentors
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## Success Metrics
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- **Learning Effectiveness**: User feedback scores and successful Wild Cloud deployments by educational program participants
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- **Content Engagement**: Usage metrics for educational materials and completion rates for learning paths
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- **Community Growth**: Number of users successfully onboarded through educational programs
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- **Support Reduction**: Decreased support requests due to effective self-service educational resources
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- **Knowledge Transfer**: Growth in community members who become educators or mentors for others
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- **Accessibility Impact**: Successful Wild Cloud adoption by users without prior technical experience
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## Educational Philosophy
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This role requires alignment with CSTF's educational principles:
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- **Practical Autonomy**: Ensure learners can independently operate and maintain their Wild Cloud deployments
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- **Critical Adoption**: Help users understand trade-offs and make informed choices about self-hosting
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- **Incremental Learning**: Structure content so learners can start simple and grow their capabilities over time
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- **Community-Driven**: Foster peer-to-peer learning and community support networks
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- **Transparent Process**: Make all aspects of Wild Cloud operation understandable, not just usable
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## Content Style & Approach
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Following the established Wild Cloud learning format:
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- **Concise & Focused**: Each topic should be digestible with clear word counts and reading time estimates
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- **Practical Application**: Include hands-on exercises and real-world examples
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- **Progressive Complexity**: Start with basics and build toward more advanced topics
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- **Visual Learning**: Use diagrams, screenshots, and interactive elements where helpful
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- **Multiple Formats**: Support different learning preferences with text, video, and interactive content
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## Compensation & Structure
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This is a volunteer leadership position with the Civil Society Technology Foundation. As the project grows and secures funding, this role may transition to a paid position based on organizational capacity and educational program success.
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## How to Apply
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CSTF seeks educators who understand both the importance of technical self-determination and the challenge of making complex technology accessible to everyone. We welcome applications from technical educators, community teachers, and advocates who share our vision of democratizing infrastructure knowledge.
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To express interest in this position:
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1. Join our community at [forum.civilsociety.dev](https://forum.civilsociety.dev)
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2. Review the existing [Wild Cloud learning materials](https://mywildcloud.org/learning/) and our [principles](/about/)
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3. Introduce yourself as a reply to [this forum post](https://forum.civilsociety.dev/t/seeking-wild-cloud-education-lead-make-self-hosting-accessible-to-everyone/26/1) (or message the post's author) and share your vision for making self-hosting technology accessible to non-technical users
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We operate with transparent, distributed governance and welcome collaborative input on educational strategy and content development.
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## Contact
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For questions about this position or Wild Cloud educational initiatives, [reply to this forum post](https://forum.civilsociety.dev/t/seeking-wild-cloud-education-lead-make-self-hosting-accessible-to-everyone/26/1).
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Join us in making digital self-determination achievable for everyone through clear, accessible education that bridges the gap between complex technology and practical understanding.
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