Job Description

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If you have a keen understanding of website accessibility standards and are looking to make a difference in the lives of Iowans, then the Iowa Economic Development Authority | Iowa Finance Authority have a temporary employment opportunity for you! The IEDA|IFA Communications Team is seeking a

Website Document Accessibility Specialist

(Temporary)

to assist the Digital Marketing Manager in ensuring compliance with website accessibility standards for documents across our website properties. It is anticipated that this project will occur February through May. This is a hybrid, temporary position --training is in-person, but ongoing work can be done remotely within the state of Iowa or in-person. The role, classified as a Temporary Worker, is limited to 780 hours per fiscal year and is exempt from benefits and Merit Rule coverage. The salary is $25 per hour and will report directly to Staci Ballard, Chief Strategic Communications Officer.

What You'll Do:

As a member of our team, you will:

Create and edit website documents to meet standards using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and In Design Utilize accessibility checker software, such as CommonLook Train staff in appropriate standards for continued compliance

Ideal candidates

will have:

Proficiency in website management and ADA compliance standards Competency with using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign Skills in educating others on accessibility compliance regulations An understanding of accessibility features in additional computer programs is preferred


If your interest and skills align with those required to be successful in this role, you are encouraged to submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov.


The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal

Right to Work

laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements

of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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There are no minimum requirements for a Temporary position.