W3C
Jobs and Fellowships
From time to time, W3C looks for motivated people to join the W3C Team. The Team provides technical leadership about Web technologies, organizes and manages W3C activities to reach goals within practical constraints (such as resources available), and communicates with the Members and the public about the Web and W3C technologies. W3C is unique among standards bodies for its full-time staff of Web experts.
Jobs
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Wide Web Consortium
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international consortium founded and directed by Tim Berners-Lee to develop the open standards that are the foundation of the Web. We are a collaborative group of highly dedicated, creative staff and member organizations seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in changing times. The CEO will open new avenues to ensure long-term growth of the Web, building on a strong history of achievement brokering consensus in developing leading edge technologies.
Note: During this time, Ralph Swick is acting COO (see announcement).
Responsibilities
Chief Executive Officer of the World Wide Consortium (W3C), to be responsible for leading the Consortium. Together with the W3C Director, staff, and membership, will develop the vision that leads the Web to its full potential, communicate that vision to the world and engage relevant stakeholders. Will lead W3C's management team, with prime responsibility for strategic planning and change management. Will oversee worldwide operations including all operational, financial, and legal aspects of the W3C, and sustain a culture of cooperation and transparency in operations. Will maintain strong working relationships with W3C's host organizations and member organizations; develop new prospects; and coordinate with other international organizations.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in strategic management, a background in Information Technology with an emphasis on Web technologies, and a solid understanding of the Web industry. Candidates must have proven experience managing change and leading a distributed and culturally diverse technical team working on complex projects. Candidates must have excellent messaging skills, with public speaking experience including technical audiences; demonstrated ability to function in an international organization; and strong human relations skills and the ability to build consensus among disparate groups. Experience with the development of open information technology standards is desired. Fluency in English is required and fluency in a second language is a plus. An advanced degree is preferred; substantial experience in computer science, information sciences or a related discipline is essential. Residence in the Boston area with an ability to travel is required.
Fellows 
W3C Fellows are employees of Member organizations who join the W3C Team for specific projects and usually a predetermined duration. W3C encourages Member organizations to participate. W3C is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following Fellowships:
Fellowship opportunities are not limited to those announced here; please contact W3C if you are interested in other activities.
