Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to support the accessibility, usability, and compliance of digital content and online services. This role serves as a subject matter expert on digital accessibility, working closely with internal teams to ensure websites, applications, and digital assets meet accessibility standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the accessibility subject matter expert and promote accessibility best practices across teams. Conduct accessibility audits of websites and digital assets against WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards. Document audit findings and work with teams to remediate accessibility issues. Research and stay current on accessibility standards, tools, technologies, and legislation (ADA, WCAG). Develop and maintain accessibility guidelines, resources, and documentation. Advise teams on integrating accessibility into design, development, and content workflows. Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

Hands-on experience applying digital accessibility, usability, and UX principles to web content and applications. Strong knowledge of ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 A/AA, and plain language standards. Experience performing accessibility audits using tools such as WAVE, Accessibility Insights, ARC Toolkit, or similar. Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, ZoomText). Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal training in digital accessibility or web accessibility foundations. Accessibility-related certifications (e.g., WAS, CPWA, ADS) are a plus.
Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

Are you currently located in the Boston, MA area? Are you authorized to work on a W2 basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship? Do you have hands-on experience conducting digital accessibility audits against WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards?
Work Location: In person