Part-Time Accessibility Website Specialist

Job Title: Part-Time Accessibility Website Specialist (ADA/WCAG, AEM) Remote

Location: Primarily Remote (Tennessee State Government)

Hours: Part-Time (Approximately 25 Hours/Week)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Website Specialist to support the Tennessee State Government's Department of Human Resources in modernizing and maintaining accessible, user-centered HR websites.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADA/WCAG accessibility standards, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), website governance, UX principles, and web content management. This role focuses on improving website accessibility, usability, content quality, and compliance across internal and external HR websites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct website accessibility audits and ensure ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
• Identify, remediate, and validate accessibility issues using industry-standard testing tools.
• Review, edit, and optimize website content for usability, accessibility, and plain language.
• Support website redesign and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, communications, and IT teams to improve user experience.
• Develop accessibility documentation, governance processes, and content standards.
• Provide accessibility training and guidance to content contributors.
• Create or update accessible graphics and visual assets aligned with branding standards.
• Analyze website analytics and user feedback to recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Digital Media, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in website management, digital accessibility, UX, or content strategy.
• Strong experience implementing ADA/WCAG 2.0 or 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, Axe, Siteimprove, or similar.
• Knowledge of user-centered design, information architecture, and plain language principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accessibility certifications such as CPACC or WAS.
• Experience supporting government, public sector, or enterprise websites.
• Experience managing both intranet and public-facing websites.

Required Skills

• ADA & WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Compliance
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Website Accessibility Audits & Remediation
• Accessibility Testing Tools (WAVE, Axe, Siteimprove)
• Web Content Management
• User Experience (UX)
• Content Strategy & Plain Language
• Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite/Figma)
• Google Analytics
• Microsoft Teams & SharePoint