Accessibility Intern

SourceAmerica; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study for CPACC (preferred)

Job summary

SourceAmerica is seeking Accessibility Interns to support the AbilityOne Programs by remediating PDFs, PowerPoints, and Word documents and creating accessible samples for portfolios.

You will review documents for usability barriers, assist with internal and external templates, and learn accessibility software like Colour Contrast Analyzer and Commonlook PDF. This hybrid/remote role encourages collaboration across a 400+ organization.

Qualifications

• Completed the LaunchIT (Information Technology) program course.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across a 400+ person organization.

Responsibilities

• Review and remediate PDFs and other documents for accessibility.
• Assist with creation of internal and external document templates.
• Learn and apply accessibility tools such as Colour Contrast Analyzer and Commonlook PDF.
• Contribute to special accessibility projects as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

LaunchIT program course

Tools

MS Office

Commonlook PDF

Colour Contrast Analyzer

Job description

Who We Are ...

SourceAmerica is searching for Accessibility Interns to work with our AbilityOne Programs. Accessibility Interns will work on projects designated by the accessibility team to create accessible documents. Projects will include remediating PDFs, PowerPoints, and Word documents Additionally interns will design and create accessible samples based on source documents for their personal portfolio.

What You Will Do ...

• Review and remediate PDFs and other documents for barriers to usability and accessibility.
• Assist with the creation of internal and external document templates.
• Openness to learning document accessibility software such as Colour Contrast Analyzer and Commonlook PDF.
• Actively participate in SourceAmerica's Everyday Performance Management program.
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Salary Range

The salary for this position falls in a range between $20.00 - $25.00 depending on your experience and geographic location in the United States.

What You Must Have ...

• Completed the LaunchIT (Information Technology) program course.

Preferred Bonus

• Studying for the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Concepts

Other Requirements

• Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams across a 400+ organization with a national footprint
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable of working independently and solving problems under time pressure
• Commitment to fulfilling SourceAmerica's mission, vision, and values
• Willingness to follow SourceAmerica's Code of Conduct
• All of these documents can be found on SourceAmerica's intranet site: The Source

Work Environment

Our organization offers both a hybrid work model-where employees work in our office two to three days per week and work from home the balance of the workweek-as well as a fully remote work model, depending on the job requirements and one's proximity to one of our offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, or the Washington, DC-area.

Accessibility Support

We're committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability, please contact us at Human Resources [phone] or [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. View our EEO Policy https://www.sourceamerica.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/eeo-policy.pdf.