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In the future, we see a better world. And the changemakers creating that better world should have the tools and technology to make this happen. Technology is the most powerful equalizer of our time, providing access to data, knowledge, and--above all--connections. Salesforce.org gets our technology in the hands of nonprofits, educational institutions, and philanthropic organizations so they can connect with others and do more good. As a social enterprise, the more missions our technology supports, the more we invest back into technology and communities, creating an endless circle of good. We're here to help; visit us at Salesforce.org.

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Job Details

Everyone who wants to change the world should have the tools and technology to do so. Technology is the most powerful equalizer of our time, providing access to data, knowledge, and--above all--connections. Salesforce.org gets our technology in the hands of nonprofits and educators so they can connect with others and do more good. As a social enterprise, the more missions our technology supports, the more we invest back into technology and communities, creating an endless circle of good. If working every day to support this vision sounds like something you would be interested in doing, then we would like to talk to you.

The Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud Team is looking for a talented, self-directed, technical writer who is passionate about documentation, philanthropy, and improving the state of the world. Philanthropy Cloud is a new social impact platform to engage and empower millions of citizen philanthropists.

We are seeking a Senior Member Technical Staff, Documentation to join us on a journey to build the next generation network for nonprofits and their corporate partners. This is an amazing opportunity to have impact with hundreds of nonpofit groups and organizations, while working on the best platform for building change-related business applications. The team is one where self-directed individuals thrive, and where your own vision for increasing the impact of social change through user-friendly documentation can be realized.

This position will require working on a team of individuals focused on development and production, so experience with a software or like-product development team is paramount. Assignments may vary between ongoing projects, and thus the ability to pivot rapidly between various projects is also a crucial skill for this position. Position Description:The SMTS, Documentation writer will be responsible for researching, developing, writing, owning and maintaining Philanthropy Cloud product-related, end-user documentation, as well as developer-oriented documentation (e.g., ERDs, APIs, etc.) Duties will include managing documentation processes, soliciting and engaging customer feedback on documentation, standardizing and maintaining UI look and feel for documentation, and constructing additive content for all aspects of a product: code to UX.

Chief among this additive content will be instructional material for Trailhead - Salesforce's online, gamified learning system. The most qualified candidates will be familiar with Trailhead, its philosophy, its structure, and the unique voice it uses to communicate with our end users. The SMTS, Documentation writer must have conversational skills that are on par with his or her technical communication skills.Our Core Values:

+ Design for Scale: Design, implement and ship features that can scale to hundreds of millions of users.

+ Design for People: Lead feature design with a major focus on creating engaging experiences for people.

+ API First: Have a passion for enabling an open ecosystem of partners.

+ Think Mobile: Adopt, embrace, and promote agile and test-driven practices.

+ Drive Velocity: Value team excellence over individual productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

+ 3-5 years of experience writing end-user technical documentation for a wide range of audiences

+ Ability to produce developer-oriented documentation (API documentation) in addition to end-user documentation

+ Ability to create training material and experience with learning management systems

+ Ability to own complex documentation projects with minimal supervision

+ Great people and communication skills, and a desire to interact directly with end users

+ Proven ability to write for general audiences, as well as more traditional technical audiences

+ Strong content strategy skills with an emphasis on what's best for the user

+ Focus on quality and details, and ability to learn new technologies quickly

+ Excellent problem solver and strong team player

Preferred Requirements:

+ Working knowledge of Salesforce and the Trailhead learning system

+ Experience strategizing and developing technical documentation architecture

+ Experience with various forms of documentation delivery technologies, including DITA/XML, Markdown, and HTML (e.g., easyDITA)

+ Experience with documentation data analysis, including traffic reports, user satisfaction ratings, and SEO

+ Experience delivering and managing collaborative documentation (such as deliverables with multiple authors and community contributions)

+ Experience with agile development methodologies

+ Experience with video and image editing software

+ Experience with Corporate Social Responsibility, Giving, and Volunteering is desirable

Position location is flexible for the right candidate.

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