The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who has strong design skills. They should be able to communicate effectively in order to understand the criteria of a project and deliver a carefully crafted design. This candidate should be able to collect feedback on various projects and if necessary, adapt their approach for future projects
Required Experience Experience in applying the digital principles of accessibility, usability and user experience to handle the day-to-day management, editing and quality control of text, images, and other content on an organization’s website and communications.
Knowledge and understanding of state and national accessibility laws and standards for digital resources including Title II of the ADA, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements and Plain Language laws.
In-depth understanding of digital accessibility principles and standards to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards and regulations.
Experience conducting content/software/application audits using various testing software including the WAVE toolbar, ARC Toolkit, Accessibility Insights for Web, WebAIM Contrast Checker, and others. Experience testing with assistive technologies like NVDA, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking and ZoomText.
Experience researching industry practices and ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports.
Skills in planning and facilitating meetings, working in teams, and group problem solving. Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective project leadership. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise manner.
Ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent attention to detail; ability to review complex information from multiple sources and determine relevant information to a given situation.
Preferred Training and Certifications Completion of the W3C Digital Accessibility Foundations - Introduction to Web Accessibility online course or comparable training course is a plus.
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), and Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) certifications from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) are a plus.
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Required Experience Experience in applying the digital principles of accessibility, usability and user experience to handle the day-to-day management, editing and quality control of text, images, and other content on an organization’s website and communications.
Knowledge and understanding of state and national accessibility laws and standards for digital resources including Title II of the ADA, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements and Plain Language laws.
In-depth understanding of digital accessibility principles and standards to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards and regulations.
Experience conducting content/software/application audits using various testing software including the WAVE toolbar, ARC Toolkit, Accessibility Insights for Web, WebAIM Contrast Checker, and others. Experience testing with assistive technologies like NVDA, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking and ZoomText.
Experience researching industry practices and ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports.
Skills in planning and facilitating meetings, working in teams, and group problem solving. Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective project leadership. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise manner.
Ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent attention to detail; ability to review complex information from multiple sources and determine relevant information to a given situation.
Preferred Training and Certifications Completion of the W3C Digital Accessibility Foundations - Introduction to Web Accessibility online course or comparable training course is a plus.
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), and Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) certifications from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) are a plus.
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