3 positions open at W3C WAI, based in Europe

[Shadi Abou-Zahra]

Dear WAI Interest Group,

We are excited to announce three open positions at W3C WAI.

This is an opportunity to work directly with the W3C & WAI communities
to help enhance functionality of the Web for people with disabilities.
These full-time positions, based in Europe, include:
- Web Authoring Tools Accessibility Specialist
- Emerging Web Technologies Accessibility Specialist
- Web Accessibility Education and Training Specialist

Details are below and online at:
- https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Recruitment/

I look forward to your applications.


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# Web Authoring Tools Accessibility Specialist

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is looking for a full-time
staff member, based in Europe, as a Web Authoring Tools Accessibility
Specialist.

Accessibility support in web authoring tools is essential to achieving
and maintaining accessible desktop and mobile websites and applications.
This is an opportunity for a unique individual to be part of the team
responsible for designing internationally recognized strategies,
standards, and resources to make the Web accessible for people with
disabilities. As the recognized leader for technical developments of the
World Wide Web, W3C is seeking an individual with applied expertise in
the design, development, and configuration of a wide range of authoring
tools, as well as in accessibility requirements for people with
different disabilities using a wide range of technologies. This includes
excellent understanding of the WAI Guidelines, including WCAG, ATAG, and
their supporting resources, passion for educating others on
accessibility support in authoring tools, and enthusiasm for the mission
and spirit of W3C.

## Responsibilities

The individual will lead the design and development of industry-specific
technical guidance on accessibility support in web authoring tools, and
promote uptake and implementation of ATAG for accessible web and mobile
content authoring. The individual will be responsible for evolving
technical and educational resources as primary editor through the W3C
consensus process, in close coordination with relevant W3C/WAI working
groups, in particular the Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG)
and the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AGWG). The work includes
designing and drafting the resources based on careful analyses and input
from the working groups. It also includes leading guided discussions
through the open, distributed, collaborative, and iterative process, as
well as coordinating with a broad variety of stakeholders.

## Requirements

- Proven expertise in the design, development, and configuration of web
authoring tools;
- Applied knowledge of WCAG, ATAG, and related the W3C technical
specifications;
- In-depth understanding of the technical and educational resources from
W3C/WAI;
- Proven expertise in designing and editing educational materials on
digital accessibility;
- Applied experience in promoting, advocating, and campaigning for
digital accessibility;
- Proven ability to work in a cross-disability setting following
universal design principles;
- Proven ability in technical writing and negotiation, and in building
trust and consensus;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (samples
requested);
- Ability to work independently with remote peers in a highly
distributed setting;
- Unrestricted European Union working permit and ability to travel
internationally;
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study highly
recommended;
- Experience in working in an international and distributed organization
is a plus.

Work starts on 1 January 2019 for a period of three years, as part of
the WAI-Guide Project.

This position is affiliated with the European Research Consortium for
Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM), the W3C host for Europe, in Sophia
Antipolis, France. Remote work-from-home might be acceptable in specific
circumstances.

To apply, please send a motivation letter, your resume or CV to
team-wai-***@w3.org.


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# Emerging Web Technologies Accessibility Specialist

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is looking for a full-time
staff member, based in Europe, as an Emerging Web Technologies
Accessibility Specialist.

The Web is continually evolving, with emerging technologies such as
augmented and immersive environments, artificial intelligence, and more.
This is an opportunity for a unique individual to be part of the team
responsible for designing internationally recognized strategies,
standards, and resources to make the Web accessible for people with
disabilities. As the recognized leader for technical developments of the
World Wide Web, W3C is seeking an individual with applied expertise in
emerging web and digital technologies, as well as in accessibility
requirements for people with different disabilities using a wide range
of technologies. This includes in-depth knowledge of W3C standards and
emerging technologies converging onto the Web, accessibility support for
people with disabilities, and enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of W3C.

## Responsibilities

The individual will lead efforts to research, analyze, and communicate
accessibility support gaps in emerging digital technologies, and help
design and develop technical accessibility solutions in W3C standards
and their supporting resources. The individual will be responsible for
evolving accessibility user needs, user stories, use cases, and other
technical resources as primary editor guidance through the W3C consensus
process, in close coordination with relevant W3C/WAI working groups, in
particular the Accessible Platforms Architecture Working Group (APA WG).
The work includes designing and drafting the resources based on careful
analyses and input from the working groups. It also includes leading
guided discussions through the open, distributed, collaborative, and
iterative process, as well as coordinating with a broad variety of
stakeholders.

## Requirements

- Proven and applied expertise in a broad range of emerging web and
digital technologies;
- Applied experience in standardization and the development of technical
specifications;
- Proven expertise in accessibility requirements for people with a
variety of disabilities;
- Applied knowledge of W3C technical specifications, including HTML5 and
related APIs;
- In-depth understanding of the technical and educational resources from
W3C/WAI;
- Proven ability to work in a cross-disability setting following
universal design principles;
- Proven ability in technical writing and negotiation, and in building
trust and consensus;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (samples
requested);
- Ability to work independently with remote peers in a highly
distributed setting;
- Unrestricted European Union working permit and ability to travel
internationally;
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study highly
recommended;
- Experience in working in an international and distributed organization
is a plus.

Work starts on 1 January 2019 for a period of three years, as part of
the WAI-Guide Project.

This position is affiliated with the European Research Consortium for
Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM), the W3C host for Europe, in Sophia
Antipolis, France. Remote work-from-home might be acceptable in specific
circumstances.

To apply, please send a motivation letter, your resume or CV to
team-wai-***@w3.org.


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# Web Accessibility Education and Training Specialist

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is looking for a full-time
staff member, based in Europe, as a Web Accessibility Education and
Training Specialist.

Scalable and qualitative training capacity is critical to support the
increasing adoption of digital accessibility among businesses and
governments. This is an opportunity for a unique individual to be part
of the team responsible for designing internationally recognized
strategies, standards, and resources to make the Web accessible for
people with disabilities. As the recognized leader for technical
developments of the World Wide Web, W3C is seeking an individual with
applied expertise in education and training, and in accessibility
requirements for people with different disabilities using a wide range
of technologies. This includes excellent understanding of the WAI
Guidelines, including WCAG, WAI-ARIA, and their supporting resources,
passion for educating others on accessible design and development, and
enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of W3C.

## Responsibilities

The individual will lead the design and development of web accessibility
curricula, video-based training resources, and other educational
material, to help promote common understanding of the web and mobile
accessibility requirements among a variety of audiences. The individual
will be responsible for evolving these resources as primary editor
through the W3C consensus process, in close coordination with relevant
W3C/WAI working groups, in particular the Education and Outreach Working
Group (EOWG) and the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AGWG). The
work includes designing and drafting the resources based on careful
analyses and input from the working groups. It also includes leading
guided discussions through the open, distributed, collaborative, and
iterative process, as well as coordinating with a broad variety of
stakeholders.

## Requirements

- Proven expertise in providing formal education and training on digital
accessibility;
- Proven expertise in designing and editing educational materials on
digital accessibility;
- Applied experience in promoting, advocating, and campaigning for
digital accessibility;
- Applied knowledge of WCAG, WAI-ARIA, and related W3C technical
specifications;
- In-depth understanding of the technical and educational resources from
W3C/WAI;
- Proven ability to work in a cross-disability setting following
universal design principles;
- Proven ability in technical writing and negotiation, and in building
trust and consensus;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (samples
requested);
- Ability to work independently with remote peers in a highly
distributed setting;
- Unrestricted European Union working permit and ability to travel
internationally;
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study highly
recommended;
- Experience in working in an international and distributed organization
is a plus.

Work starts on 1 January 2019 for a period of three years, as part of
the WAI-Guide Project.

This position is affiliated with the European Research Consortium for
Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM), the W3C host for Europe, in Sophia
Antipolis, France. Remote work-from-home might be acceptable in specific
circumstances.

To apply, please send a motivation letter, your resume or CV to
team-wai-***@w3.org.

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