Web Accessibility Consultant

Summary
The Web Accessibility Consultant will play a crucial role in ensuring the company's website and digital content are accessible and compliant with federally mandated digital accessibility standards. This role involves identifying accessibility issues, developing remediation strategies, and integrating accessibility into ongoing processes.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough audits of the website, web applications, and other digital content to identify accessibility issues.
Document accessibility issues clearly and provide practical, standards-based remediation recommendations.
Work collaboratively with developers, designers, communications staff, and stakeholders to ensure accessibility is built into design and publishing workflows.
Provide training and guidance to staff on accessibility best practices to support long-term compliance.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of accessibility standards.
Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and ARIA roles.
Ability to develop and implement solutions to accessibility issues, including remediation of documents and web content.
Experience in web development, digital content remediation, or user experience design.
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Siteimprove) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as NVDA).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document issues and train non-technical staff.