GNOME Foundation Accepting Applications For New Executive Director

Following the GNOME Foundation Executive Director leaving after less than one year, the GNOME Foundation has formally begun their search for a new executive director.

The GNOME Foundation announced this morning they have opened their search for a new Executive Director to lead the GNOME project moving forward.

"As the cornerstone of our leadership team, the Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the Foundation, working closely with staff, community members, and partners to expand our reach and impact. The ideal candidate will have professional experience working with nonprofits, a strong passion for open-source software, a deep commitment to our community values, and the vision to drive the next phase of GNOME’s growth and development.

The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a pivotal project in the open-source ecosystem, collaborating with a global network of contributors and partners. Interested candidates can find more details on the role and how to apply on our careers page."

The careers page lists compensation as $120~150k USD, 30 days PTO, unlimited sick days, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and 401(k) retirement savings among the benefits for leading and advocating for GNOME, fundraising, community engagement, operational management, and related responsibilities.

Applications are open until 20 September. More details via foundation.gnome.org.