Ripple Effect is hiring a
508 Compliance Document Specialist

Summary

The job is for a part-time, remote 508 Compliance Document Specialist at Ripple Effect. The role involves ensuring Section 508 compliance of documents and remediation, working with the Communications & Outreach Division on various projects, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Own license to Microsoft Office Suite actively installed on device
• Ability to use accessibility checking tools, such as PAC 2024 PDF checker, JAWS, etc
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with 508 checklists
• Possess skills to identify errors in document structure, headings, reading order, images, charts and tables, and any other document accessibility issues
• Keep current with all relevant policies and requirements for accessibility as related to documents, audio, and video files
• Design and develop document and file templates that adhere to accessibility guidelines
• Track and log document and template changes and provide reports as requested
• Advise staff on policy and best practices for creating accessible materials and provide end-user and group training for document accessibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 Accessibility Standards as they relate to documents
• Ability to work with virtual teams and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including professional emails
• Ability to work independently and know when to seek assistance
• Must be able to reside in a state where Ripple Effect is configured to employ PT staff (currently all states except CA, NY, and PR)

Responsibilities

• Provide Section 508 Compliance document accessibility reviews and document remediation in accordance with 508 standards and requirements
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 for all materials in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Format documents in MS Word styles
• Create 508 compliant templates to ease document creation process
• Perform other duties as assigned