Digital Accessibility Student Intern
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, VA, United States
Digital Accessibility Student Intern
Agency:
Eastern Shore Community College
Division:
Eastern Shore Community College (Div)
Location:
Accomack - 001
Pay:
$15.50 per hour
Employment Type:
Part Time, Temporary (approx. 9 weeks)
Work Schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (with some flexibility)
Open to current Eastern Shore Community College students only.
This position supports the college’s digital accessibility efforts, helping remediate Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDFs, and other documents to meet federal ADA Title II regulations.
Functional Responsibilities
Remediating PDFs, PowerPoints, and other documents for digital accessibility
Researching best practices for digital accessibility
Improving documentation processes
Creating e-forms
Organizing electronic documents
Assisting others who need help with digital accessibility
Required Qualifications
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work with various digital document types and formats
Basic knowledge of document structure: headings, lists, tables
Strong attention to detail and adherence to guidelines
Willingness to learn and apply accessibility best practices (training provided)
Ability to learn AI tools to support document review and remediation
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple documents and deadlines
Independent work capability and effective communication with staff
Commitment to supporting inclusive and accessible digital environments
Additional Considerations None
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks (as relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Eastern Shore Community College
Division:
Eastern Shore Community College (Div)
Location:
Accomack - 001
Pay:
$15.50 per hour
Employment Type:
Part Time, Temporary (approx. 9 weeks)
Work Schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (with some flexibility)
Open to current Eastern Shore Community College students only.
This position supports the college’s digital accessibility efforts, helping remediate Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDFs, and other documents to meet federal ADA Title II regulations.
Functional Responsibilities
Remediating PDFs, PowerPoints, and other documents for digital accessibility
Researching best practices for digital accessibility
Improving documentation processes
Creating e-forms
Organizing electronic documents
Assisting others who need help with digital accessibility
Required Qualifications
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work with various digital document types and formats
Basic knowledge of document structure: headings, lists, tables
Strong attention to detail and adherence to guidelines
Willingness to learn and apply accessibility best practices (training provided)
Ability to learn AI tools to support document review and remediation
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple documents and deadlines
Independent work capability and effective communication with staff
Commitment to supporting inclusive and accessible digital environments
Additional Considerations None
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks (as relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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