Digital Accessibility Specialist
EBSCO Industries
- Pay
- $62.9K to $89.9K
- a year
- Location
- United States
- Work style
- Remote OK
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 1 day ago
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About the company
EBSCO Industries
Information services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.
What you'll do
- Communicate and collaborate with customers
- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing against WCAG 2.2 AA, EN 301 549 and Section 508
- Document accessibility defects and collaborate with cross functional teams on remediation approaches
- Support accessibility audits of new and existing features throughout the development lifecycle
- Help maintain and update accessibility documentation, including ACRs (VPATs), Roadmaps, 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
What you need
- 0-2 years of accessibility experience
- Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript as they relate to accessible web development
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
- 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 a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and evolving accessibility standards
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
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