Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for an experienced Website Accessibility Consultant to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Human Resources (TN HR) located in Nashville, TN. This is a part-time hybrid position working within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday for a maximum of 25 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $64.00 per hour.
Website Accessibility Consultant Job Overview:
The Website Accessibility Consultant will support the Tennessee State Government Department of Human Resources in modernizing and maintaining accessible, user-centered HR websites. This role is responsible for ensuring ADA Levell AA compliance across both internal and external platforms while improving content quality, usability, and engagement. This position contributes directly to the States' digital accessibility goals by identifying and remediating barriers, implementing best practices in inclusive design, and supporting the Centers for Excellence service delivery model. This role differs from traditional web content roles by emphasizing accessibility compliance, governance processes, and cross-functional training. This is a time-limited position (9 months), part-time (approximately 25 hours per week), focused on content refinement, accessibility compliance, website modernization initiatives, and graphic design support. Occasional on-site coordination meetings will be required so candidates must be local to the Nashville area.
Key Responsibilities for Website Accessibility Consultant will include:
- Website Accessibility Compliance:
- Conduct audits and implement updates to ensure internal and external HR websites meet ADA Level AA and WCAG standards, including remediation of accessibility issues.
- Content Refinement and Optimization:
- Review, edit, and restructure web content to improve clarity, usability, and accessibility for diverse audiences, including employees and the public.
- Website Redesign Support:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize website structure, navigation, and design aligned with user-centered design principles and the Centers of Excellence model.
- Accessibility Training and Guidance:
- Provide training and resources to HR staff and content contributors on accessibility standards, inclusive design, and compliant content practices.
- Governance and Review Processes:
- Establish and document ongoing accessibility review processes, content standards, and maintenance workflows to ensure sustained compliance.
- User Experience (UX) Enhancement:
- Analyze user behavior and feedback to recommend improvements which increase engagement, usability, and customer satisfaction.
- Graphic Design Support:
- Develop or refine visual elements (graphics, layouts, templates) to ensure accessibility compliance and alignment with branding standards.