About the GitLab Foundation

The GitLab Foundation is committed to helping people grow their lifetime earnings through education, training, access to employment, and systems change on a global scale. Our North Star is to maximize increases in lifetime earnings for every dollar we invest, with an ambitious target of generating over $100 in lifetime earnings gains per dollar spent. We focus on supporting individuals earning below a living wage, to enable them to achieve meaningful, sustained improvements in their lives. Our vision is a world in which one million more people can afford a better life.

Building upon our core work of high-impact grantmaking and systems change, in 2025 the GitLab Foundation launched two new strategic initiatives to extend its impact further: 1) an advisory services practice that supports peer foundations in impact modeling and measurement, and 2) a donor engagement strategy designed to attract and mobilize additional values-aligned capital. Together, these ventures position the GitLab Foundation to have a growing influence in the sector.

The GitLab Foundation is an independent private foundation affiliated with GitLab Inc. We currently operate in Kenya, Colombia, and the United States, partnering with organizations that share our commitment to expanding opportunity at scale. You can learn more about the GitLab Foundation by visiting our website and reviewing our public Handbook.

The Team

The GitLab Foundation is a high-performing, fully remote team that moves fast, values curiosity, and is deeply results-oriented. We bring together diverse experiences across philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, the private sector, and research—using that range of perspectives to act with rigor, empathy, and strategic clarity. Our culture is grounded in our CREDIT values and shaped by respect, humility, open debate, and a strong bias for action. We hold ourselves to high standards, operate with transparency and ownership, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity as we iterate and learn. Above all, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, measurable impact in the lives of those we serve.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, curious communications and marketing professional who can step in and quickly make meaningful contributions in a six-month, part-time fellowship. They thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and excel at translating strategy into clear, human-centered communications and content. They are a strong writer and editor with experience creating compelling storytelling that helps land ideas, supporting marketing campaigns and brand-aligned messaging. Highly organized and detail-oriented, they are comfortable managing multiple workstreams, coordinating across teams, and keeping priorities on track.

Well-suited for a fixed-term role, this proactive self-starter exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners, and brings structure to evolving communications needs. They are motivated by mission-driven work and energized by contributing meaningfully during a period of organizational growth. This role reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Chief Operations Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Content Execution

Support GitLab Foundation’s storytelling and thought leadership. Create original content that supports our mission and elevates our work.
Draft, edit, and produce high-quality content across channels, including blog posts, social media, newsletters, marketing materials, presentations, and internal updates.
Coordinate inputs from grantees, partners, and internal teams, and translate them into clear, compelling narratives and visuals.
Prepare and refine CEO- and leadership-facing communications materials, including talking points, decks, and briefings.
Ensure all communications are accurate, on-brand, values-aligned, and tailored appropriately for different audiences and geographies.

Marketing, Campaigns & External Engagement

Support marketing and engagement campaigns by managing timelines, coordinating contributors, and tracking deliverables.
Assist in developing and maintaining marketing assets such as decks, one-pagers, case studies, dashboards, and videos.
Support execution of digital and social media efforts, including content scheduling, editorial calendars, engagement monitoring, and performance tracking.
Provide communications and logistics support for events, convenings, and conferences, including agendas, materials, invitations, and follow-up content.

Cross-Functional Support

Manage communications workflows, tools, and documentation to ensure efficient, high-quality execution in a remote environment.
Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., designers, writers, video editors) to support timely delivery of communications and marketing assets.
Track basic performance indicators and support reporting to inform iteration and continuous improvement.
Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and administrative coordination related to communications and marketing activities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Personal Attributes

3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, a related field, or academic pursuit
Demonstrated interest in mission-driven work and high-quality storytelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messaging
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work on tight timelines
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including comfort working with senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and iterating quickly to improve work
Thrives in fast-paced environments and takes initiative when presented with new tasks or evolving needs
Demonstrates emotional intelligence, integrity, humility, and alignment with the GitLab Foundation’s CREDIT values

Requirements, Compensation, and Benefits

Location: Fully remote; candidates must be based in the United States
Pay Range: $30–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience
401(k): The Foundation contributes 10% of base salary (no employee contribution required).
Time Commitment: April 2026–September 2026; approximately 20-25 hours per week
Travel: Potential for one work-related trip; all travel expenses covered by the Foundation

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a short (1–2 page) writing sample in one file (PDF, Google Doc, or Word) to hiring@gitlabfoundation.org by February 13, 2026. We’ll contact candidates selected for interviews by February 20th. Learn more about our hiring process.

GitLab Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive team and a work environment rooted in our CREDIT values. We strive to cultivate a culture that is inclusive, respectful, and empowering for all.

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