Digital Accessibility- Graduate College Aide

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) funds programs to reduce the effects of poverty. DYCD works to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers by collaborating with community based organizations. DYCD invests in the talents and assets of our communities to help them develop, grow and thrive. DYCD disseminates information on program and opportunities through its websites. DYCD also provides resources to community based organizations and vendors through its websites. DYCD seeks a college aide to support the agency's efforts to ensure websites and web content are accessible. This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience while obtaining a college degree. Digital accessibility is the practice of making content, systems, and websites usable by everyone, regardless of ability. The College Aide will work closely with the accessibility and communications teams to identify, assess, and resolve accessibility issues within our websites and web content.

Requirements

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
• Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements (WCAG) is a plus.
• Familiarity with disabilities or a willingness to learn.
• A technical, logical thought process.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse populations.
• College major: Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development and Design, User Center/Experience Design.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications and Programming.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and websites for compliance with accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with the team to provide recommendations for improving accessibility.
• Review public facing content (in MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, etc.) for compliance with accessibility standards.
• Execute recommendations to improve accessibility.
• Participate in training workshops and learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Potential for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees