Accessibility Auditor 2

QuaverEd • Nashville, TN

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accessibility Auditor supports QuaverEd’s accessibility initiatives by conducting detailed reviews of digital content, platforms, and media to ensure compliance with established standards. This role has a strong focus on PDF accessibility and remediation, while also assisting with the auditing of video/media assets and web content. The Accessibility Auditor works closely with the Digital Accessibility Manager, our screen reader expert, and cross-functional teams to uphold QuaverEd’s commitment to equitable and inclusive learning experiences for all users.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in digital accessibility, auditing, or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and Title II of the ADA.
• Demonstrated experience working with or alongside people with disabilities in testing or feedback environments.
• Familiarity with accessibility considerations in visual design and multimedia resources (e.g., color contrast, text alternatives, audio/video accessibility).
• Understanding of inclusive, human-centered, and universal design principles.
• Experience conducting manual accessibility testing of PDFs, video/media, websites, or digital products with assistive technologies across multiple platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency using screen reader technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) for evaluation and testing.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of PDF accessibility and remediation practices, including tagging, reading order, alt text, form fields, and document structure.
• Ability to clearly identify, document, and track accessibility issues, including creating reproducible steps and recommended fixes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex accessibility issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning in accessibility standards, tools, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Accessibility certifications such as CPACC, ADS, or similar are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Audit curricula PDFs, videos, and other digital resources to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and ADA standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in PDF accessibility, independently evaluating and remediating PDFs using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Assist with auditing video and multimedia content, including verification and improvement of closed captions, audio description, transcripts, and other text-based media alternatives.
• Conduct manual accessibility testing for digital products and web pages, including testing with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Collaborate closely with a screen reader expert who uses assistive technology, including in pair-testing sessions and feedback reviews, and be comfortable incorporating their insights into remediation work.
• Review visual design elements (color, typography, layout, contrast, etc.) to confirm alignment with accessibility standards.
• Partner with web developers, content creators, and designers to creatively remediate accessibility issues and improve overall usability.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal accessibility standards, checklists, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback and reports to stakeholders on accessibility findings, including prioritization and recommended remediations.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors responsible for externally remediated PDF documents to ensure deliverables meet QuaverEd’s accessibility requirements.

Benefits

• QuaverEd, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including 80 hours of vacation per year with an increase after 3 years, 12 paid holidays, 60 hours of sick leave, subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year, a 401(k) program with no participation fees.
• QuaverEd also offers full employer paid basic life, fertility, health advocate, teladoc, identity theft and a collegial, supporting atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees