Dear Community,

The WCA Major Championships Team is looking for new members! Applications are open to everyone; it is not a requirement to currently hold a position within the WCA to be considered. However, experience organizing a National Championship or Major Championship will be highly valued.

Please refrain from applying if you are currently involved in the organizing team of any Major Championship scheduled for 2026 or 2027. Another application period will likely open after those competitions conclude.

What does the WMCT do?

The duties and responsibilities of the team are outlined in WCA Motion 10.2024.14, though these have recently been expanded.

As the motion explains, the WMCT provides active support to organizing teams before, during, and after the application periods, offering guidance on budgeting, scheduling, design, software, and coordination with other WCA teams. We also facilitate knowledge transfer from past organizers by developing documents and guidelines that cover all aspects of organizing a Major Championship.

Additionally, the WMCT conducts the application process for the Continental and World Championships and assists the Board with strategic planning related to Major Championships.

The team is also coordinating the implementation of the new Head-to-Head format for the WCA and will lead the testing phase throughout 2026.

Requirements

The qualities and requirements expected of candidates are:

• Availability of around 2–5 hours per week, with some periods of high activity and frequent meetings, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate comfortably in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience organizing a National or Major Championship (or a large competition with multiple stages, sponsors, significant budgets, streaming, etc.).
• Attendance and staffing experience at a Major Championship.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following areas: leading big/major championships, software for big/major championships, streaming, volunteer management, competition layout design, or documentation.

How to apply

Candidacy documents must include:

• A brief introduction.
• A summary of activities for the WCA, a regional organization, or the cubing community.
• A detailed description of your role in organizing those national/large/major championships, including how this experience would benefit the WMCT.
• Areas of expertise from the list above (software, layouts, etc.).
• Your motivation for joining the WMCT.
• (Optional) Ideas you would suggest implementing at future Major Championships.

Candidacy documents must be in PDF format. The application period is open from now until December 7th 2025, 23:59 UTC and should be sent privately to Rubén López de Juan (rjuan@worldcubeassociation.org).

You will receive a confirmation email once your application is received, and may receive a request for one or multiple interviews with the WMCT Leader and up to two other members.

If you have any questions about WMCT work or the application cycle, you may email Rubén López de Juan (rjuan@worldcubeassociation.org).

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the WMCT and the WCA!

Source:: worldcubeassociation

Dear WCA Community,

We’re hiring our first Executive Officer!

This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our nonprofit dedicated to growing the sport of competitive speedcubing worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring visionary leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for community-driven impact.

Role Description

The World Cube Association is seeking a remarkable and visionary Executive Officer to join our vibrant community and strengthen it from within.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of competitive speedcubing in conjunction with our passionate volunteers and dynamic Board of Directors. You will excel in a geographically distributed environment, taking ownership of the organization’s strategic programs and the oversight of operations, Volunteer management, external relations, and financial performance. You will be responsible for maintaining key strategic alliances and developing new collaborative partnerships.

Under the guidance of the Board and reporting to the Chair, you will be instrumental in delivering the WCA’s mission amidst today’s opportunities and challenges. This includes managing all aspects of the organization’s operations, from marketing and communications and sponsor relations to policy creation and financial oversight. You will strategically lead our dedicated volunteer resources, building on the WCA’s rich history.

Success in this role requires a strategic leader who can build the WCA’s capacity and leverage its unique position as an emerging sporting organization through effective collaboration with volunteer teams, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

There are several areas of responsibility, as described below.

Strategic Leadership

• Demonstrate enthusiastic and effective leadership, be a fitting representative of the WCA, our values, and our vision
• Lead strategic planning (with the Board of Directors)
• Responsible for delivering on the objectives of the Strategic Plan and for the overall success and future sustainability of the WCA
• Provide clear and consistent direction, models appropriate behaviors, supports, and enables a high level of performance by staff and Volunteers, in positioning the WCA to achieve its goals
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging organizational culture

Financial Management

• Manage the WCA’s budget and financial resources
• Together with the WCA Financial Committee develop an annual budget for the Board approval and track progress
• Financial reports are analyzed for anomalies and risks managed and reported to the Board
• Oversee fundraising and donor relations
• Ensure financial stability and sustainability

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations and management of paid contractors and Volunteers
• Oversee and supervise relationships with the WCA’s Regional Organizations
• Provide timely reporting and information to the Board, including reporting on progress against the Strategic Plan and identifying emerging issues
• Plan for, develop, and implement change in relation to Volunteers, systems, processes, infrastructure, and technology as needed
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the WCA
• Organize and manage the WCA annual members‘ meeting

Governance and Board Relations

• Report to the Board and maintain a positive working environment
• Ensure that the Board is provided with sufficient accurate information on a timely basis, to enable it to fulfil its governance responsibilities
• Build consensus and support among Board members
• Work within the WCA’s mission, values, motions, and policies to implement and manage good governance

Program Development

• Provide timely reporting and information to the Board, including reporting on progress against the Strategic Plan and identifying emerging issues
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs of all committees and teams
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments
• Identify new program opportunities

External Relations

• Maintain and build on existing strategic partnerships
• Identify relevant stakeholders for business development opportunities that can support and assist the WCA in new opportunities
• Advocate for the WCA’s mission and goals
• Represent the WCA as required, including attendance at community events and to the media

Qualifications for this Position

• Have previous experience as an Executive Officer or in a similar leadership role within a nonprofit.
• Have previous experience with managing and supervising a large cohort of Volunteers
• Highly skilled in strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Experience with financial oversight, budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills
• Have experience developing and successfully implementing strategic plans that enable sustainable maturation and organizational growth
• A track record of working effectively with not for profit volunteer Boards
• Understand the speedcubing community

Compensation

Reports to: Chair, WCA Board of Directors

Direct reports: Up to 5 direct reports

Position: Full-Time 40 hours per week, Part Time considered
Location: Remote (U.S.-based), US citizenship or work visa required
Reports to: WCA Chair, WCA Board of Directors
Direct Reports: Up to 5 direct reports
Salary: $80,000–$120,000 USD annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement

Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@worldcubeassociation.org

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

Source:: worldcubeassociation

Dear WCA Community,

The WCA Major Championships Team (WMCT) is happy to announce that the following cities have been selected to host 2026 WCA Continental Championships:

• The WCA African Championship will be held in Cape Town, South Africa.
• The WCA Asian Championship will be held in Shenyang, China.
• The WCA Oceanic Championship will be held in Auckland, New Zealand.
• The WCA South American Championship will be held in Bogotá, Colombia.

We would also like to thank Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Viña del Mar, Chile for applying for the WCA South American Championship, as well as Xi’an, China and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for applying for the WCA Asian Championship.

The WMCT is committed to support all organizing teams through the entire process. We are confident these events will showcase the dedication and talent of speedcubers from every continent, while providing a remarkable and memorable experience that the WCA community has come to expect.

You can view the application documents below:

• WCA African Championship Applications
• WCA Asian Championship Applications
• WCA Oceanic Championship Applications
• WCA South American Championship Applications

Auckland and Cape Town were the only applicants for their respective Continental Championship. The WCA European Championship was already selected to be held in Arnhem, The Netherlands. See the post on this here.

Source:: worldcubeassociation

Dear WCA Community,

There will be an appointment of a new WCA Competition Announcement Team (WCAT) Leader, as Zeke Mackay’s term is ending. We would like to thank Zeke for the work he has done leading the Team.

Candidates are expected to fulfill their terms (24 months) and to spend at least 8 hours per week on average to work for the Team. The qualities expected of candidates are:

• Strong leadership skills to provide guidance, support, and direction to WCAT members
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accurate and compliant competition announcement
• Strong decision making abilities
• Very good knowledge of the relevant policies, particularly the Competition Requirements Policy
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to convey information clearly and professionally

The application period for candidates to submit their candidacy documents is from now until November 15th, 2025, 23:59 UTC. Interested candidates can send the application privately to the Executive Assistant Team (assistants@worldcubeassociation.org), CC’ing the WCA Board (board@worldcubeassociation.org).

The candidacy documents must be in PDF format, and must include:

1. Brief personal introduction
2. Summary of activities done for the WCA
3. Ambitions as the WCAT Leader

Candidates are additionally asked to send a copy of their applications which can be made public at the end of the application period.

The rights and duties of the WCAT can be found in WCA Motion 10.2024.2.

After the application period, the WCA Board will make a selection by voting and will announce the new Leader, as described in Section 5 of WCA Motion 10.2025.0.

Thanks for your candidacies and support!

Source:: worldcubeassociation

Dear WCA Community,

There will be an appointment of a new WCA Communication Team (WCT) Leader, as Zain Ali’s term is ending. We would like to thank Zain for the work he has done leading the Team.

Candidates are expected to fulfill their terms (24 months) and to spend at least 8 hours per week on average to work for the Team. The qualities expected of candidates are:

• Strong leadership and decision making skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to convey information clearly and professionally

The application period for candidates to submit their candidacy documents is from now until November 15th, 2025, 23:59 UTC. Interested candidates can send the application privately to the Executive Assistant Team (assistants@worldcubeassociation.org), CC’ing the WCA Board (board@worldcubeassociation.org).

The candidacy documents must be in PDF format, and must include:
1. Brief personal introduction.
2. Summary of activities done for the WCA
3. Ambitions as the WCT Leader

Candidates are additionally asked to send a copy of their applications which can be made public at the end of the application period.

The rights and duties of the WCT can be found in WCA Motion 10.2025.1.

After the application period, the WCA Board will make a selection by voting and will announce the new Leader, as described in Section 5 of WCA Motion 10.2025.0.

Thanks for your candidacies and support!

Source:: worldcubeassociation