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<h1><b>Digital Accessibility Specialist</b></h1><br><br>
We’re looking for a full-time Digital Accessibility Specialist to join
our team. The person in this role will ensure that all services and
products we build are truly inclusive and accessible.<br><br>
Day to day, you’ll be testing and remediating PDFs of varying lengths
and content—from longer research reports to short research briefs and
infograpphics—and helping to ensure the accessibility of consumer
websites. Using best practices at the intersection of graphic design and
accessibility, you’ll also design and develop accessible templates (MS
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, webpages). You’ll work across our research
teams, helping to embed accessibility considerations into our processes
and developing a framework for staying on top of evolving standards and
technologies. In addition to working with our in-house teams, you’ll
communicate with and manage interactions with the third-party vendors
that occasionally assist our efforts.<br><br>
This is a remote position but with the eventual option of working from
our Cambridge, Massachusetts office, which is accessible by public
transportation.<br><br>
<h2><b>About HSRI</b></h2><br><br>
For 45 years, we’ve been working to promote choice and personalization
in human services, and to improve the availability of services and make
them simpler for people to access. In addition to research products,
we’ve been developing websites and digital solutions that support our
vision for person-centered social services—and we’re looking for a
talented person to help make sure that all users have a good experience
with them.<br><br>
At HSRI, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a
place where your opinion is valued. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and are committed to building a team that represents
a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we
are, the better our work will be. <br><br>
<h2><b>Responsibilities</b></h2><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Remain current on Government Section 508 accessibility requirements
and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
<li>Recommend and use assistive technologies such as screen reader
software (NVDA, JAWS), and accessibility test tools (ANDI, color contrast
analyzers, etc.)
<li>Perform complete Section 508 testing and remediation on electronic
documents and websites; when needed, coordinate with third-party vendors
(document remediators)
<li>Provide feedback to clients on testing results and assist in the
creation of remediation plans for web applications and websites; may
involve Section 508 Testing Templates for documentation
<li>Coordinate accessibility audits and deployment certification with
third-party vendors
<li>Help to run occasional accessibility training sessions, talks and
workshops across the organization
</ul><br>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>2-4 years of experience or equivalent
<li>Excellent communication and customer service skills
<li>Strong computer background and demonstrated competence in rapidly
researching and learning new applications
<li>Strong accessibility testing background (preferred: knowledge of
JAWS, NVDA, ANDI, Color Contrast checker, WCAG 2.1 AA Standards, Section
508 Accessibility requirements)
<li>Experience remediating electronic documents (PDF, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint) for Section 508 compliance
<li>Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with a diverse population,
independently, and as part of a team
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in deadline-driven environment
</ul><br>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>IAAP Accessible Document Specialist credentials
<li>Graphic design experience
<li>Familiarity with WordPress and Squarespace, including accessible
themes and plug-ins
<li>Experience creating SharePoint sites Â
<li>Acquaintance with Microsoft BI and Azure tools
</ul><br>
How to Apply:<br><br>
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and
Resume/CV throughÂ
<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=hsri&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US">
HSRI’s Career Center</a>.  <br><br>
You can also cut/paste the URL into your browser:Â
<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=hsri&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US">
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=hsri&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US</a>
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Materials can also be mailed to:Â <br><br>
Attention: Human Resources <br><br>
Human Services Research Institute<br><br>
2336 Massachusetts Ave.<br><br>
Cambridge, MA 02140<br><br>
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