Hybrid Digital Accessibility Specialist: Drive Inclusion

ONWARD SEARCH; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning & Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH seeks a Digital Accessibility Specialist to ensure our digital content meets accessibility standards and laws, shaping inclusive digital experiences. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on evaluation and code analysis across HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript.

The ideal candidate understands WCAG, ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and can work with design and development teams in a hybrid Wilmington, Delaware setting. Strong communication and independent work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of accessibility standards and laws (WCAG, ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA).
• Ability to inspect code and identify accessibility issues in HTML, ARIA, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience using desk- and mobile-screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate digital products to identify accessibility issues using tools and assistive technologies.
• Analyze HTML/ARIA/CSS/JavaScript to diagnose root causes of barriers.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG, ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA and related standards.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to implement accessibility improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of accessibility laws, best practices, and trends.

Skills

Accessibility standards

HTML/ARIA/CSS/JS

Screen readers

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

NVDA

JAWS

VoiceOver

TalkBack

Job description

ONWARD SEARCH seeks a Digital Accessibility Specialist to ensure our digital content meets accessibility standards and laws, shaping inclusive digital experiences. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on evaluation and code analysis across HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript.

The ideal candidate understands WCAG, ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and can work with design and development teams in a hybrid Wilmington, Delaware setting. Strong communication and independent work habits are essential.