Digital Accessibility Specialist (Part-time Employee)
Job Description
Digital Accessibility Specialist (Part-time Employee)
Promet Source is a global web and mobile application development company. As a full-service technology firm, we deliver high-value consulting and software development solutions that help our clients grow. We specialize in complex web development, mobile applications, strategic marketing, and support — with a particular focus on open source, providing managed services for Drupal-based websites, products, and applications.
We're looking for a US-based Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our established team of professionals on a remote, part-time employment basis. In this role, you'll ensure digital experiences meet accessibility standards through testing, remediation, and close collaboration with designers, developers, and project teams. Strong candidates bring hands-on accessibility testing and remediation, accessibility certifications, and a solid grounding in WCAG compliance.
Employment details: Up to 20 hours/week, $30–60/hr depending on experience.
Important: Candidates must be US-based, able to pass a background check.
What You'll Do
- Accessibility Testing on documents and Web — Conduct & review manual and automated audits using tools like Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and screen readers (NVDA, JAWS). Document findings and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance.
- Remediation — Partner with designers and developers to resolve accessibility issues across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
- Consultation — Advise teams and clients on accessibility best practices throughout the development lifecycle; work with project managers and QA to prioritize fixes. Answer client questions and concerns.
- Documents — Ability to create, improve, and make accessibly documents.
- PDF— Remediation review
- Training & Advocacy — Educate teams on accessibility standards and champion inclusive web development practices.
What You Bring
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and is a MUST
- IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification is a MUST
- Accessibility Documentation and Guides creation experience is a MUST
- Experience with accessibility tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver)
- PDF remediation review
- Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
- Ability to navigate complex accessibility challenges and drive collaborative solutions
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; self-motivated and effective working remotely
- US-based, able to pass a background check
- VPAT creation knowledge is a bonus
- Experience working in Drupal is a bonus
Promet Source is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
