Accessible Documents Specialist

Digital Accessibility by WeCo; Stillwater (MN); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Digital Accessibility by WeCo is seeking a part-time, remote contractor to remediate inaccessible documents and deliver client-focused reports. You will guide clients through remediation options and provide coaching on accessible document practices, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are managed.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in accessible document remediation, strong knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft, and InDesign, and the ability to work effectively in a virtual

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience or IAAP certification may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Remediate inaccessible documents.
• Review documents to assess remediation level.
• Provide reports on accessibility of documents.
• Manage client services flow from initial meeting through report presentations.
• Meet with clients to discuss findings and remediation approaches.
• Provide coaching on basic accessible document practices.

Skills

Meticulous

Attention to detail

Client education

Deadline oriented

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Remediating inaccessible documents.
• Reviewing documents to assess the level of remediation reached.
• Providing reports on the level of accessibility of given documents.
• Managing the flow of client services from initial meeting through report presentations.
• Meeting with clients to discuss the findings of their documents, and to review potential remediation approaches.
• Meeting with clients to deliver personalized coaching on basic accessible document practices, helping them understand and apply accessibility principles.

Desired Results

• Exceed client’s expectations with attentive customized service.
• Provide consistent, quality reports and support in a corporate setting.
• Create flawless remediated documents and reports.
• Consistently meets deadlines.
• Maintain required certifications and industry-current knowledge.
• Fully grasp the ramifications of accessible and inaccessible documents on users with disabilities.
• Align with WeCo’s Core Values and Mission.

Education

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, information technology, graphic design, disability studies, or related area) is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and/or IAAP certification may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accessible document remediation.
• Work examples required during hiring process
• Verbal recommendation from at least one past contract experience
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft and InDesign products.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Specialty Focus

• Basic knowledge of digital accessibility measurements: WCAG, Section 508 and Title II of the Americans with Disability Act a plus.
• Living with one or more disabilities is preferred for this role but is not a requirement

Certifications

• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) certification is preferred but not required.
• Additional certification as a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) is a plus.

Applicant Preferred Skills, Traits and Competencies

• Relentlessly meticulous
• Deep attention to detail for accessibility compliance
• Technical literacy (comfortable using assistive technology for testing and understands how PDFs, Word, and other file types are structured)
• Client education skills (clearly explain to non-technical audience)
• Self-starter with flawless adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent at building relationships and managing client expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft and InDesign products
• Strong written and expressive (the ability to speak is not necessarily required) skills.
• Ability to function well within a virtual office environment.
• Comfortable working with, and for, professionals who live with disabilities.
• Aligns with WeCo’s Core Values and Mission.

Compensation

$30 - $50 per hour

Position Length and Time Commitment

This is a part-time, contract-based role. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary depending on client demand. Work is assigned on a project-by-project basis, and contractors are expected to be available to respond to client needs within reasonable timeframes.

Location

This role will be performed remotely

Our Memberships

• International Association of Accessibility Professionals Member Organization
• DisabilityIn Disability Owned Business Enterprise
• National Organization on Disability Leading Disability Employer (2019 to present)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform work at a desk or workstation and should have the ability to communicate in some way.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role will be performed remotely.