[Athen] Remote OR Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute hiring Digital Accessibility Specialist

[Lydia X. Z. Brown]

Just the messenger:

Digital Accessibility Specialist

We’re looking for a full-time Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our
team. The person in this role will ensure that all services and products we
build are truly inclusive and accessible.

Day to day, you’ll be testing and remediating PDFs of varying lengths and
content—from longer research reports to short research briefs and
infographics—and helping to ensure the accessibility of consumer websites.
Using best practices at the intersection of graphic design and
accessibility, you’ll also design and develop accessible templates (MS
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, webpages). You’ll work across our research teams,
helping to embed accessibility considerations into our processes and
developing a framework for staying on top of evolving standards and
technologies. In addition to working with our in-house teams, you’ll
communicate with and manage interactions with the third-party vendors that
occasionally assist our efforts.

This is a remote position but with the eventual option of working from our
Cambridge, Massachusetts office, which is accessible by public
transportation.
About HSRI

For 45 years, we’ve been working to promote choice and personalization in
human services, and to improve the availability of services and make them
simpler for people to access. In addition to research products, we’ve been
developing websites and digital solutions that support our vision for
person-centered social services—and we’re looking for a talented person to
help make sure that all users have a good experience with them.

At HSRI, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place
where your opinion is valued. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the
better our work will be.
Responsibilities

   - Remain current on Government Section 508 accessibility requirements
   and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
   - Recommend and use assistive technologies such as screen reader
   software (NVDA, JAWS), and accessibility test tools (ANDI, color contrast
   analyzers, etc.)
   - Perform complete Section 508 testing and remediation on electronic
   documents and websites; when needed, coordinate with third-party vendors
   (document remediators)
   - Provide feedback to clients on testing results and assist in the
   creation of remediation plans for web applications and websites; may
   involve Section 508 Testing Templates for documentation
   - Coordinate accessibility audits and deployment certification with
   third-party vendors
   - Help to run occasional accessibility training sessions, talks and
   workshops across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

   - 2-4 years of experience or equivalent
   - Excellent communication and customer service skills
   - Strong computer background and demonstrated competence in rapidly
   researching and learning new applications
   - Strong accessibility testing background (preferred: knowledge of JAWS,
   NVDA, ANDI, Color Contrast checker, WCAG 2.1 AA Standards, Section 508
   Accessibility requirements)
   - Experience remediating electronic documents (PDF, Word, Excel, and
   PowerPoint) for Section 508 compliance
   - Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with a diverse population,
   independently, and as part of a team
   - Demonstrated ability to work in deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

   - IAAP Accessible Document Specialist credentials
   - Graphic design experience
   - Familiarity with WordPress and Squarespace, including accessible
   themes and plug-ins
   - Experience creating SharePoint sites
   - Acquaintance with Microsoft BI and Azure tools

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume/CV
through HSRI’s Career Center
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=hsri&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US>.


You can also cut/paste the URL into your browser:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=hsri&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US


Materials can also be mailed to:

Attention: Human Resources

Human Services Research Institute

2336 Massachusetts Ave.

Cambridge, MA 02140

No phone calls, please
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