Digital Accessibility Specialist
About The Position
The Digital Accessibility Specialist partners with a cross-functional team to ensure EBSCOhost and related products meet and exceed digital accessibility standards, including WCAG, Section 508, and EN 301 549. The role identifies, tests, and helps remediate accessibility issues across web-based platforms, collaborating with engineering and design teams to incorporate accessibility into products from the ground up. It is suited to someone early in their accessibility career who wants to build technical skills while contributing to inclusive digital experiences. The specialist works with Engineering, Product Management, Design, and Quality Assurance teams across the EBSCOhost suite. The position reports to the Principal Product Manager of Accessibility and Globalization and contributes to the team's efforts to embed accessibility and inclusive design across EBSCO products to ensure equitable access to research and information.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of accessibility experience; internships, coursework, certifications, or hands-on projects are welcome.
- Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver screen readers.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript as they relate to accessible web development.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- A collaborative mindset and ability to build credibility with team members and stakeholders.
- Genuine passion for inclusive design and improving digital experiences for people with disabilities.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and evolving accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate with customers.
- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing, including screen-reader, keyboard-navigation, and color-contrast testing, against WCAG 2.2 AA, EN 301 549, and Section 508 standards.
- Clearly document accessibility defects 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, and statements.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
