What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Accessibility Specialist position at Talent Groups?
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility tools.
- Experience in manual and automated testing of digital assets for accessibility.
- Ability to remediate complex documents and provide guidance on accessible document creation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to educate and train others on accessibility tools, policies, and standards.
- Familiarity with tools such as axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, etc.
- Experience in policy development, digital accessibility strategy, and change management is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAAP Certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS) or willingness to obtain.
- Background in UX, web development, content strategy, or related fields.
- Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and Massachusetts digital accessibility laws and guidelines.
