Web accessibility development and operations lead
The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is seeking a full-time staff member; based in Europe
development and operations lead for work on digital
accessibility standards and supporting materials and approaches
This is an opportunity for a unique individual to contribute to the vision of an accessible digital future, and help drive development of accessible next
generation digital technology standards for millions of people with disabilities around the world; while working with industry; disability, research and
government organizations to ensure accessibility of the web, mobile; and other web-based technologies_
As the recognized leader for the technical development of the World Wide Web, W3C is seeking an individual with project management; operational, and
fundraising experience
as well as expertise in multiple areas of digital accessibility: Enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of W3C is important:
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing project management and operational oversight of key areas of WAI work; such as integrating
accessibility conformance approaches into next generation accessibility standards and
guidelines, exploring accessibility innovations in emerging
technologies, developing training materials on accessible web design and development; liaising with European standards bodies; and expanding networks
and partnerships with organizations in the digital accessibility field to promote uptake of W3C standards_
will seek and help maintain follow-on funding
for European projects to support accessibility of web-based technology standards.
Their work will be conducted in close coordination with the WAI Director and other members of the WAI team, and with other W3C functional leads to ensure
full integration into W3C's overall work: Work will take place in collaboration with chartered W3C Working Groups under the iterative and consensus-based
W3C process
and together with W3C Member organizations and the public including industry; disability organizations, the research community; government
and other stakeholder groups:
Requirements
Extensive knowledge of digital accessibility; including web and mobile accessibility standards and guidelines
Extensive knowledge of accessibility requirements across different types of disabilities, including auditory; cognitive, neurological, physical, speech and
visual
Success in identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals
and fundraising from diverse sources including government
Experience managing European Commission
or contracts, including preparation of reports and reviews
Experience in project management; including operational supervision and support of project staff
At least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; samples requested
Ability to work independently with remote colleagues in an international and highly distributed setting Unrestricted European Union working permit; and
ability to travel internationallv.
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