- From: Judy Brewer <jbrewer@w3.org>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:39:28 -0400
- To: WAI Interest Group <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Dear All, The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is currently seeking a Web Accessibility Engineer to focus on accessibility in HTML5. Please feel free to circulate this notice, avoiding cross-postings where possible. The job description is listed below, and is also available on the W3C website and MIT websites. Application should be through the CSAIL or MIT websites. Any correspondence or applications related to the position should be sent via the contacts via the CSAIL or MIT sites, not in reply to this email. Thanks, - Judy Title: Web Accessibility Engineer Req Number: mit-00007890 WEB ACCESSIBILITY ENGINEER, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)-World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)-Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), to manage the progress of accessibility solutions in HTML5. Will work with accessibility experts to develop change proposals, monitor progress, reach out to different stakeholders, respond to clarification requests, and promote implementations; provide staff support to accessibility working groups and task forces; assist in reviewing accessibility support in W3C technologies that have intersecting features with HTML5 while they are under development; and develop and document accessibility requirements for HTML-Next in coordination with WAI groups. REQUIREMENTS: Must possess in-depth knowledge of accessibility requirements across different types of disabilities; existing accessibility support in Web technologies including interoperability with assistive technologies; and WAI guidelines and specifications including WCAG, ATAG, UAAG, and WAI-ARIA. Familiarity required with W3C technologies including HTML 4 and HTML5, and with W3C Process. Requires minimum of three years' project management experience, and experience working in team settings. Excellent oral and written communication skills needed. Must be available to travel. Additional information: http://www.w3.org/Consortium/Recruitment/#WAIengineer http://www.csail.mit.edu/contact/jobs/jobs.html#WAIengineer -- Judy Brewer +1.617.258.9741 http://www.w3.org/WAI Director, Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) MIT/CSAIL Building 32-G526 32 Vassar Street Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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