Remote Accessibility Specialist - WCAG & Inclusive Design

EBSCO Information Services, Inc.; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

EBSCO Information Services, a global leader in research platforms, seeks an entry‑level Digital Accessibility Specialist to help ensure EBSCOhost and related products meet accessibility standards. You’ll collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to identify and remediate issues from concept through launch.

This role supports accessibility testing, documentation, and ongoing learning in WCAG, EN 301 549, and Section 508, contributing to inclusive, accessible digital experiences for

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of accessibility experience (internships, coursework, certifications, or hands-on projects welcome)
• Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver)
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript as they relate to accessible web development
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with customers
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing against WCAG 2.2 AA, EN 301 549 and Section 508 standards
• Document accessibility defects clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify remediation approaches
• Support accessibility audits of new and existing features throughout the development lifecycle
• Help maintain and update accessibility documentation, including ACRs (VPATs), Roadmaps, Statements, etc.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to advocate for accessible design and development practices
• Stay current on evolving accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and industry best practices

Skills

Accessibility testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

HTML/CSS/JS basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Job description

EBSCO Information Services, a global leader in research platforms, seeks an entry‑level Digital Accessibility Specialist to help ensure EBSCOhost and related products meet accessibility standards. You’ll collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to identify and remediate issues from concept through launch.

This role supports accessibility testing, documentation, and ongoing learning in WCAG, EN 301 549, and Section 508, contributing to inclusive, accessible digital experiences for