Web Accessibility Auditor

ABILITY Digital Accessibility Co. is a leading accessibility company that works to ensure websites are accessible to as many people as possible. Equal access to digital content, services, and documents is no different from equal access to physical places and in-person services, but in a lot of ways it can be easier to create! We believe in the potential of accessible web design to ensure equal access to all, and we help our clients reach as wide an audience as possible without spending too much time or money.

We are rapidly growing and are looking for a new Accessibility Auditor I to join the Auditor Team and help our clients make their websites more accessible for users with disabilities.

Duties include:

– Testing web content and digital applications for conformance with WCAG 2.1 and 2.2.
– Using a range of digital accessibility tools to identify accessibility issues.
– Adhering to defined scope for each audit.
– Reporting accessibility issues in clear, plain language using Online ADA’s reporting tools and processes.
– Writing clear, practical recommendations for remediating identified accessibility issues.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of front-end web development experience and, most critically, solid knowledge of semantic HTML. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the Auditor Team are required, as is enthusiasm for learning new information, skills, and technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

– At least 1 year of front-end web development experience including the use of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS or equivalent education (Required).
– Knowledge of semantic HTML is critical to the position.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills.
– Awareness of basic digital accessibility strategies and techniques.
– Empathy for users of web content and digital applications and the challenges created by poorly constructed websites and applications.
– Enthusiasm for learning new skills and technology.
– The ability to accept feedback and apply it to future work.
– Must have your own windows computer. (We rarely get requests for a macOS specific accessibility audit for VoiceOver.)
– Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.

Preferred:

– Associates degree or higher in related fields.
– Experience with and knowledge of WAI-ARIA.
– Experience using NVDA, JAWS, and/or VoiceOver.
– Experience with Chrome devtools and accessibility tree.
– Experience with AxeDevtools.
– CPACC Certification.
– Understanding of WCAG 2.1 – 2.2 standards.
– Technical writing experience or training.

To Apply: Please email your cover letter explaining your interest in and experience with web accessibility and your resume as a single document (both are required) to Click to view . While not mandatory, a link to a portfolio or included work samples showcasing your knowledge in web development and accessibility is strongly encouraged.

Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet the 100% of the listed requirements!

Work Remotely: Yes

Job Type: Contract with possibility of full-time employment.

Pay: Project-based compensation ranging from $200-$500. Contractor shall issue invoices to the Company’s accounts payable department within 30 days of completing the services. (More information on the project’s contract).

Experience:

– Front-end development: 1 year (Preferred)
– CSS: 1 year (Preferred)
– [removed] 1year(Preferred)
– Web accessibility:
– WCAG 2.0 – 2.2 1 year (Preferred)
– DHS Trusted Tester – 1 year (Preferred)