What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content: Accessibility position at Understood.org?
About Understood
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.
Having a Shared Commitment To Our Values Is a Key Factor In Any Hire We Make. We Have Five Core Values
To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.
Who you are
This internship is for undergraduates with an interest in accessibility or user experience, and seeking experience on a Content Accessibility Team. Reporting into our Senior Manager, Content Accessibility, you will be supporting our work to make our content and products more accessible. This includes making improvements to the website, such as fixing heading levels, creating transcripts for videos, adding alt text to images, and cleaning up tags. Additional support may include helping us to start implementing some of the changes to our website.
This internship will be based out of our NYC office 3 days per week, and one half day remote. Pay rate: $25/hour.
Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following
Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.
Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.
For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive function challenges, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.
Having a Shared Commitment To Our Values Is a Key Factor In Any Hire We Make. We Have Five Core Values
- Continuously learn.
- Act with intention.
- Champion difference.
- Inspire change.
- Grow together.
To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.
Who you are
This internship is for undergraduates with an interest in accessibility or user experience, and seeking experience on a Content Accessibility Team. Reporting into our Senior Manager, Content Accessibility, you will be supporting our work to make our content and products more accessible. This includes making improvements to the website, such as fixing heading levels, creating transcripts for videos, adding alt text to images, and cleaning up tags. Additional support may include helping us to start implementing some of the changes to our website.
This internship will be based out of our NYC office 3 days per week, and one half day remote. Pay rate: $25/hour.
Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Strong writing and research skills
- Quick learner
- Technical skills: Google Suite, content management systems, some familiarity with or at least an understanding of code (HTML)
- Bonus: some knowledge of WCAG or general accessibility issues like color contrast, page order, focus, keyboard accessibility, etc.
Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.
Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.
For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive function challenges, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.
Salary : $25
