[Hiring] Digital Accessibility Specialist @LIGHTHOUSE WORKS INC

Role Description

We seek a Digital Accessibility Specialist to audit websites and digital content like documents, and remediate PDFs and Microsoft Office files. This position combines automated evaluation with manual, visual, keyboard, and assistive technology testing to identify barriers and produce usable, accessible content. The Specialist documents findings, recommends practical corrections, completes document remediation, and verifies results against the standards and scope established for each engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Relevant coursework, technical training, or a degree in information technology, digital media, technical communication, or a related field preferred.
• No certification required. IAAP and DHS Trusted Tester certifications strongly preferred.
• Relevant accessibility auditing or document remediation certifications preferred; demonstrated practical skills may satisfy qualifications without certification.
• Experience creating, editing, formatting, or reviewing documents and digital content using Microsoft Office, PDF tools, a content management system, or similar applications.
• Experience identifying and correcting content, formatting, or quality issues preferred.
• Prior accessibility auditing, testing, or document remediation experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience with CommonLook PDF software preferred.

Requirements

• Pass a Florida Level II background screening and meet applicable client access and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform the essential audit, testing, and remediation functions with or without reasonable accommodation; follow assigned schedules, quality standards, and information security procedures.

Company Description

Lighthouse Works is a mission-driven, values-based organization providing creative, competitive, and integrated employment opportunities for blind and visually-impaired working-aged individuals in Central Florida. Lighthouse Works also drives real business for real customers that supports and grows the rehabilitation training at Lighthouse Central Florida.