Job Description

Job Title:

Digital Accessibility Specialist

Contract Length

: 12 months

Hours Per Week

: 37.5

Work Schedule:

Hybrid role requiring 2 days on-site and 3 days remote per week.

Overview

We are seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to support accessibility compliance across public-facing websites, intranet, and digital services. This role acts as a subject matter expert on digital accessibility, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure digital content and applications meet WCAG 2.1 A/AA and ADA Title II requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead accessibility audits of websites, applications, and digital content Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 A/AA and ADA Title II standards Advise teams on accessibility best practices, usability, and inclusive design Maintain audit plans, reports, and digital asset inventories Research and stay current on accessibility standards, tools, and legislation Promote accessibility awareness across the organization

Required Experience:

Strong hands-on experience with digital accessibility standards and compliance Experience conducting accessibility audits using tools such as WAVE, ARC Toolkit, Accessibility Insights, WebAIM Experience testing with assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, ZoomText, Dragon) Knowledge of ADA Title II, WCAG, and plain language standards Excellent communication, documentation, and multitasking skills

Preferred:

W3C accessibility training or similar coursework IAAP certifications (WAS, CPWA, ADS)

Apply:

Qualified candidates with proven digital accessibility experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Application Question(s):

This position is W2 only. Are you able to work directly on our W2 (no C2C or third-party arrangements)? Do you require visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, CPT, OPT, etc.) now or in the future? (We cannot accept sponsored candidates.)
Experience:

WCAG: 5 years (Required) NVDA: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Boston, MA 02116 (Required)
Work Location: In person