Accessibility Engineering Intern (Remote)

Webstaurantstore; Lititz (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discounts

Job summary

WebstaurantStore, the leading online restaurant supply company, seeks an Accessibility Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Accessibility engineering team. You’ll contribute to our customer-facing e-commerce site, learning from seasoned developers who value craftsmanship and collaboration.

As a remote intern, you’ll receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to network virtually and in-person with teammates nationwide.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (CS, Web Development or related field preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Some exposure to digital Accessibility practices (testing, assistive technologies) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits and reviews of the e-commerce site alongside other Accessibility Engineers.
• Gain hands-on exposure to assistive technologies (VoiceOver, NVDA, keyboard navigation, Zoom) and testing best practices.
• Work with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS in production codebase to resolve accessibility issues.
• Contribute to the Accessibility Wiki by creating documentation and sharing resources with engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product designers and developers to learn how features become accessible shipped products.
• Maintain shared team tools, documentation and workflows with mentor guidance.
• Pair with teammates to tackle audits and accessibility issues and progress toward owning projects.
• Complete special projects and present your work at program end.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Accessibility basics

WCAG familiarity

Job description

Job Summary

WebstaurantStore is the largest online restaurant supply company, helping foodservice businesses - from small cafés to major enterprises - get the tools they need to grow. Our catalog includes everything from commercial kitchen equipment to frozen foods, apparel, disposables, and more.

WebstaurantStore, a Clark Associates company, is looking for a proactive, curious Accessibility Engineer Intern to join our Accessibility engineering team for the Summer of 2027. In this role, you'll get hands‑on experience contributing to our customer‑facing e‑commerce site, working alongside experienced developers who take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and strong team culture.

The Accessibility team assesses and supports accessibility for the customer‑facing experiences that millions of shoppers use every day. Our work primarily includes reviewing UI for accessibility issues, providing designers and developers with guidance and resources (such as our Accessibility Wiki) to build accessible content, and even working in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and TypeScript to resolve issues or build accessibility tooling. We’re passionate about providing stellar accessible experiences to our disabled users.

As a WebstaurantStore remote intern, you’ll enjoy the same training and support to be successful in your position as interns at our physical corporate locations. Intern networking and professional development sessions are available both virtually and in person. We stay connected through video meetings, training sessions, and collaborative forums, and provide opportunities for you to connect with other employees from across the country both professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits and reviews of our e‑commerce site(s) alongside other Accessibility Engineers
• Get hands on exposure to assistive technologies and testing best practices such as VoiceOver, NVDA, keyboard navigation, Zoom testing, and more.
• Get the chance to solve accessibility problems with technologies like React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS in a production codebase, along with access to the development tools our engineers use daily.
• Contribute to the Accessibility Wiki by creating documentation and sharing resources with developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product designers, developers, and other accessibility engineers to learn how a feature goes from idea to accessible shipped product.
• Help maintain shared team tools, documentation and workflows with the guidance of your mentor.
• Pair up to work on audits and solving accessibility issues with team members and build toward independently owning project work by the end of the internship.
• Complete other special projects as assigned.
• Complete a presentation outlining your projects, contributions, and feedback at the end of the program.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high‑speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day‑to‑day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise‑ and distraction‑free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H‑1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

We welcome applicants across a wide range of experience levels - from students taking on their first internship to those about to graduate. What matters most to us is potential, curiosity, and the traits described below. That said, here's what tends to fit well:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Computer Science, Web Development, or related field preferred, but any major with relevant experience is welcome.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Some exposure to digital Accessibility practices (testing, assistive technologies, WCAG) is a plus, but not required. Willingness to learn and interest matters more than prior workplace experience.
• Some exposure to development in a team or corporate setting is a plus, but not required.
• Prior internship experience is a plus, but not required. We are just as excited to work with someone taking on their first internship as someone who's done a few.
• For candidates further along in their studies (e.g., entering their final year), a genuine interest in WebstaurantStore's mission and business is a strong plus.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proactive — motivated to learn, work collaboratively, and leave things better than they found them.
• Dependable — meet commitments consistently and communicate roadblocks early.
• Problem solvers — able to dig into odd screen reader behavior or puzzle through a dense doc write up.
• Passionate — excited about accessibility and eager to work with new technology.
• Great communicators — able to explain their work clearly and keep the team informed.
• Able to flourish in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Willing to independently take initiative and ownership of problems to find solutions.
• Able to provide feedback on team/company processes and projects.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On‑Site Fitness Centers
• Dog‑friendly Offices