Accessibility Trainer
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Job Info

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Requirements
5+ years bringing digital products to life
3+ years in a role focusing on disability inclusion or digital accessibility
1+ year(s) working on a team using agile or lean development practices

Skills/Plusses:
Has ability to simplify complex or abstract concepts
Prioritizes information architecture just as highly as aesthetic design
Well-versed in the varieties of assistive technologies (AT) and the design patterns that work well with them
Expert knowledge of digital accessibility and a demonstrated ability to provide guidance to teams
Understanding of inclusive and universal design principles
Deep understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Understands the intent and shortcomings of WCAG and how user experience (UX) can be improved beyond strict compliance
Demonstrates technical expertise in an accessibility area or platform (web, iOS, Android)
Ability to analyze (Android, iOS, web) code and recommend best solutions
Has Android and iOS experience
Knowledge of mobile accessibility best practices on Android and iOS
Communicates clearly and concisely

Description:
Accessibility Trainer with experience working in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment. As an A11y (Accessibility) Trainer, you will work closely with other disciplines and A11y teams across the organization to create A11y training for the enterprise. You will be an A11y champion across many teams and partner with product owners, agile managers, and leadership to help grow an understanding of accessibility across the organization. Your role will help equip product owners, designers, engineers, quality engineers, and others with the accessibility knowledge they need to ensure successful delivery of accessible digital products.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Create accessible training materials for multiple different disciplines
Create and deliver educational materials, workshops, and trainings across web
Be a vocal and confident advocate of accessibility
Track documented and evolving patterns adopted across the Enterprise
Collaborate with different disciplines to provide accessibility guidance
Act as an accessibility resource for developers
Advocate for others across the enterprise to adopt accessibility best practices
Bring a depth of development and technical knowledge that complements and strengthens a culture beginning to apply a11y practices in design, engineering, and QA
Help strengthen cross-collaboration between disciplines to create accessible experiences
Support ongoing accessibility advocacy and learning
Motivate and uplift accessibility partners across the Enterprise

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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