SoUT - 45289 - Web Accessibility Assistant

Goodfit; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement is seeking a Web Accessibility Assistant contractor to update department websites to meet elevated federal accessibility standards. You will work with the Web Manager and state IT to implement WCAG 2.1 AA, primarily on Wordpress sites using Cornerstone templates, and assist with PDF remediation.

Training will be provided and much of the work may be done remotely after onboarding, with regular check-ins.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Proficiency using WAVE and Pope Tech API.
• Experience with Wordpress and Cornerstone Builder; UX basics.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Update Wordpress sites using Cornerstone Builder while preserving design.
• Apply accessibility updates to meet federal standards.
• Remediate PDFs to align with accessibility standards.
• Attend state virtual accessibility office hours and collaborate with Web Manager.

Skills

WCAG 2.1 AA

WAVE proficiency

UX awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Web accessibility course

Tools

Wordpress

Cornerstone Builder

PopeTech API

Pope Tech

Job description

Web Accessibility Assistant

The Department of Cultural & Community Engagement seeks a contractor who will work with the department’s Web Manager and the state’s information technology team to update department websites to meet elevated federal accessibility standards.

This position will be time-limited — estimated to be a three-month contract — based on completing current accessibility updates. This would be a good opportunity for those interested in building further skills in web accessibility and interface design, as well as working with Utah’s information technology team. Aptitude and demonstrated attention to detail is more important than years of experience in web development.

Under the direction of CCE’s Web Manager, the Web Accessibility Assistant will be primarily responsible for updating Wordpress websites (using Cornerstone templates) using the state’s technology tools. This person will make accessibility updates while retaining the pages’ design, and work with the Web Manager to problem-solve any accessibility issues. A secondary phase of the project will focus on remediating published PDF documents to bring them inline with federal accessibility standards.

This position will require training and regular attendance at the state’s twice-weekly virtual accessibility office hours. After training is completed, much of the work may be completed remotely, with regular checkins with the Web Manager.

Pay: $40 per hour for a three month-contract = $19,200.

CCE is the heart and soul of Utah state government serving communities across the state. The Web Accessibility Assistant will support these divisions:

• Utah Division of Arts & Museums
• Utah State Library Division
• Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
• Utah Division of Indian Affairs
• STEM Action Center
• UServeUtah
• Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
• Utah Historical Society
• State Historical Preservation Office

Minimum requirements:

• 1-2 years experience and/or proficiency implementing WCAG 2.1 AA web accessibility standards. Aptitude for enhancing website experience for users.
• 1-2 years experience and/or proficiency in using WAVE — Web Accessibility Evaluation tools, including Pope Tech API.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working in Wordpress, using the Cornerstone Builder, and understanding of basic principles of UX design.
• Excellent, demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with colleagues and to translate technology into user-friendly terms; demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working as a team player with a positive attitude.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Completed university-level courses in web accessibility or UX strategy; or knowledge of usability and accessibility standards.
• Proficiency in working with web interface design, as well as interest in communicating with, and learning from, the state information technology team.
• Experience in working in public sector or government agencies will help the Web Accessibility Assistant to understand the nature and goals of department websites.