Accessibility Specialist

Garden Life Dev; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Life Development is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to audit websites, apps, and documents against WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. You’ll guide teams on fixes and help embed accessibility into workflows, with on-site, hybrid, or remote assignments in North Carolina.

The role includes developing training, policies, and documentation, and collaborating with QA to validate improvements. Requires screen reader proficiency, HTML/ARIA knowledge, and US residency.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital accessibility testing or remediation.
• Proficiency with screen readers and automated checkers.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; degrees and certifications verified.

Responsibilities

• Audit websites, applications, and content against WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.
• Test with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Recommend fixes and guide developers and designers through remediation.
• Work with QA teams to test and validate accessibility improvements.
• Review and remediate PDF and Microsoft Office documents.
• Develop and deliver accessibility training.
• Help write accessibility policies, guidelines, and documentation.
• Keep up with accessibility tools, technology, and legal requirements.

Skills

Screen readers

HTML/CSS/ARIA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

axe

WAVE

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Accessibility Specialist | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignment
Location: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Accessibility Specialists make sure digital services work for everyone. You'll audit sites, apps, and documents; guide teams on fixes; and help build accessibility into how the organization works.

Also known as: Digital Accessibility Analyst, Inclusive Design Consultant, Accessibility Trainer, 508 Tester

What you'll do

• Audit websites, applications, and content against WCAG, ADA, and Section 508
  
• Test with screen readers and other assistive technologies
  
• Recommend fixes and guide developers and designers through remediation
  
• Work with QA teams to test and validate accessibility improvements
  
• Review and remediate PDF and Microsoft Office documents
  
• Develop and deliver accessibility training
  
• Help write accessibility policies, guidelines, and documentation
  
• Keep up with accessibility tools, technology, and legal requirements
  

What you'll need

• Digital accessibility testing or remediation experience (see experience levels below)
  
• Proficiency with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and automated checkers
  
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.
  

Nice to have

• IAAP CPACC, WAS, or DHS Trusted Tester certification
  

Tools you may use: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, axe, WAVE, Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Junior: 1-3 years
  
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
  
• Senior: 5-7 years
  
• Expert: 7+ years
  

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
  
• Typically 40 hours per week
  
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
  
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
  
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
  
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment
  

Requirements for all positions

• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  
• Background check required; some assignments require additional screening
  
• Education and certifications are verified before placement

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Digital accessibility testing or remediation experience (see experience levels below)
• Proficiency with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and automated checkers
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.
• IAAP CPACC, WAS, or DHS Trusted Tester certification
• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typical 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment