Digital Accessibility Specialist & Trainer

Calculated Hire; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a temporary Digital Accessibility and Communications Specialist to support the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in improving accessibility across documents and digital information. You will assist with remediation of Word, PowerPoint, and PDF materials, and help staff adopt accessible templates and practices.

The role requires delivering practical training, evaluating documents for accessibility issues, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience creating and remediating accessible Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Proficiency with accessibility evaluation tools such as Microsoft Accessibility Checker and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Understanding of document structure: headings, tables, lists, hyperlinks, alt text, reading order.
• Ability to develop accessible templates, forms, and reports.
• Ability to deliver training on accessible document creation and provide technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in creating and remediating accessible digital documents and materials.
• Review documents for accessibility barriers and remediation needs.
• Provide hands-on testing and remediation using Office, Acrobat Pro, and related tools.
• Develop standardized accessible document templates and formatting practices.
• Evaluate when documents should be remediated, redesigned, or converted to accessible formats.
• Develop and deliver practical training sessions on accessible document creation.
• Create reference materials, checklists, and examples staff can apply daily.
• Provide individualized technical assistance and group training during office hours.

Skills

Experience creating and remediating MS

Word, PowerPoint, PDF accessibility

Interpersonal communication

Plain language explanations

Collaborative staff support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, IT, instructional design, education, graphic design, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Accessibility Checker

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calculated Hire is seeking a temporary Digital Accessibility and Communications Specialist to support the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in improving accessibility across documents and digital information. You will assist with remediation of Word, PowerPoint, and PDF materials, and help staff adopt accessible templates and practices.

The role requires delivering practical training, evaluating documents for accessibility issues, and collaborating