Role: Accessibility Specialist, Technical (Permanent/Full Time role)
Location: New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan (Telecommute/Remote option is available)
Getting tons of irrelevant job ads every single day can be frustrating at times but I believe this Full-Time role should be on your list for the next career move!
Technical Skills Required
Web Development-- Advanced
JavaScript -- Advanced
WCAG 2.1 -- Expert
HTML -- Expert
CSS -- Expert
What you will bring:
- Proven track record of directly advising clients about inclusive design and digital accessibility standards and best practices.
- Expert knowledge of W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, evolving accessibility standards and VPAT.
- Core understanding of web development technologies and how they impact the user experience.
- Experience developing user interfaces and PDF documents is a plus.
- Skilled with HTML, CSS, and WAI-ARIA (JavaScript a plus).
- Adept at conducting manual accessibility testing of websites, mobile apps and digital products using assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and magnification software.
- Experience with automated accessibility testing tools and how to interpret/prioritize results.
- Proven ability to develop and offer technical solutions, training and guidance to web developers, designers, and software engineers.
- Knowledge of standards that apply to accessible multimedia.
- Ability to create accessible electronic documents (MS Office, GSuite, PDF).
- Prior experience with project management platforms (such as Asana and Basecamp), collaboration platforms (Slack) and bug-tracking systems (Jira).
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS degree in technology or equivalent work.
- 4+ years HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
- Accessibility knowledge a huge plus.
Huge Plus:
- IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).
- Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification.
Benefits
- Medical Plan / Dental / Vision plan
- 401(k)
- Paid Holiday / Vacation / Birthday / Personal days
- Life / Disability Insurance Plan
What you will bring: Proven track record of directly advising clients about inclusive design and digital accessibility standards and best practices. Expert knowledge of W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, evolving accessibility standards and VPAT. Core understanding of web development technologies and how they impact the user experience. Experience developing user interfaces and PDF documents is a plus. Skilled with HTML, CSS, and WAI-ARIA (JavaScript a plus). Adept at conducting manual accessibility testing of websites, mobile apps and digital products using assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and magnification software. Experience with automated accessibility testing tools and how to interpret/prioritize results. Proven ability to develop and offer technical solutions, training and guidance to web developers, designers, and software engineers. Knowledge of standards that apply to accessible multimedia. Ability to create accessible electronic documents (MS Office, GSuite, PDF). Prior experience with project management platforms (such as Asana and Basecamp), collaboration platforms (Slack) and bug-tracking systems (Jira).