Hi all;

Below are two job descriptions for web accessibility professionals at the
World Wide Web Consortium based at MIT.  For more information on how to
apply, see http://web.mit.edu/personnel/jobs/ .

Kathy

WEB ACCESSIBILITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, Laboratory for Computer Science, to
coordinate development of education and outreach materials promoting Web
accessibility for people with disabilities as part of the World Wide Web
Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).  Will research and write
outreach and reference materials and news items, promote Web accessibility
through presentations and outreach to different organizations, and assist
in maintaining the WAI web site and answering public questions.  Will also
serve as staff contact to one or more WAI working groups, assist in
representing WAI in standards discussions and advisory bodies, and write
reports on WAI activities.  REQUIREMENTS:  expert knowledge of Web
accessibility, excellent communication and presentation skills, Web design
experience, and knowledge of disability communities and the Web
industry.  Experience working in international and consensus-based
organizations, and knowledge of standards organizations and policies
relating to Web accessibility a plus.  Must have excellent interpersonal
skills, be able to work effectively in a team setting, and be free to
travel.  02-0022

WEB ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST, Laboratory for Computer Science, to assist in
developing guidelines for accessibility of Web-based software as part of
the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative
(WAI).  Will act as staff contact to WAI working groups and assist in
developing guidelines and techniques for user agents and authoring tools,
help develop consensus around accessibility solutions, edit documents,
provide technical assistance on implementation of WAI guidelines and
techniques, and make presentations on WAI work.  REQUIREMENTS:  expert
knowledge of Web accessibility guidelines and techniques; knowledge of W3C
specifications, disability communities, the Web industry, and assistive
technologies; and excellent communication and technical writing
skills.  Must be able to build consensus and follow W3C process and work
effectively in a team setting.  Web design experience a plus. Must be free
to travel.  02-0021
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Kathy Cahill
MIT Adaptive Technology (ATIC) lab
77 Mass. Ave. 11-103
Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
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