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Website Document Accessibility Specialist (Temporary)

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Website Document Accessibility Specialist (Temporary)

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26-01787

Agency

269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Bethany Coop ([email protected])

To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to their NeoGov application.

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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 aWebsite Document Accessibility Specialist(Temporary) to assist the Digital Marketing Manager in ensuring compliance with website accessibility standards for documents across our website properties. It is anticipated that this project will occur February through May. This is a hybrid, temporary position —training is in-person, but ongoing work can be done remotely within the state of Iowa 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:

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

+ Utilize accessibility checker software, such as CommonLook

+ 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 atjobs.iowa.gov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa?sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending) .

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

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

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 requirements for a Temporary position.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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+ No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Are you currently working with 22nd Century Technologies to be submitted for this temporary position? Note: Selecting “Yes” will not delay or remove you from consideration

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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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