• Web Accessibility Specialist (Temporary)

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Des Moines, IA)


    Web Accessibility Specialist (Temporary)

     

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    Web Accessibility Specialist (Temporary)

     

    Salary

     

    $25.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary

     

    Remote Employment

     

    Flexible/Hybrid

     

    Job Number

     

    26-00985

     

    Agency

     

    269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/16/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Point of Contact

     

    [email protected]

     

    To Apply

     

    If your interest and skills align with those required to be successful in this role, you are encouraged to submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov.

    Job Description

    If you have a keen understanding of website accessibility standards and are looking to make a difference in the lives of Iowans, then the Iowa Economic Development Authority | Iowa Finance Authority have a temporary employment opportunity for you! The IEDA|IFA Communications Team is seeking aWeb Accessibility Specialist (Temporary) to assist the Digital Marketing Manager in ensuring compliance with website accessibility standards across our website properties.

     

    It is anticipated that this project will occur December through April. This is a hybrid, temporary position —training is in-person, but ongoing work can be done remotely or in-person. The role, classified as a Temporary Worker, is limited to 780 hours per fiscal year and is exempt from benefits and Merit Rule coverage. The salary is $25 per hour and will report directly to Staci Ballard, Chief Strategic Communications Officer.

    What You’ll Do:As a member of our team, you will:

    + Convert website content to meet website accessibility standards

    + Create and edit documents to meet standards using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and In Design

    + Utilize accessibility checker software

    + Train staff in appropriate standards for continued compliance

    Ideal candidates will have:

    + Proficiency in website management and ADA compliance standards

    + Competency with using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign

    + Skills in educating others on accessibility compliance regulations

    + An understanding of accessibility features in additional computer programs is preferred

     

    If your interest and skills align with those required to be successful in this role, you are encouraged to submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa?sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending) .

     

    The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer.

     

    Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

     

    This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    There are no minimum qualifications for temporary positions

     

    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

    Agency

     

    269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

     

    Address

     

    1963 Bell Ave

     

    Suite 200

     

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50315

     

    Website

     

    iowaeda.com

     

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