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Web Accessibility Manager (Accessibility Strategy, Compliance & Inclusive Design) - Volunteer Leadership Role
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Web Accessibility Manager (Accessibility Strategy, Compliance & Inclusive Design)
The Donovan’s Venom (501c3 Nonprofit)
Department: Technology / Digital Platforms
Location: Remote
Position Type: Volunteer Leadership Role
Reports To: Director of Applications & Platforms / Technology Leadership
Position Overview
The Web Accessibility Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization’s digital platforms are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with recognized accessibility standards.
This role leads accessibility strategy, conducts audits, and implements improvements across websites and digital content to ensure usability for individuals of all abilities.
Operating at the intersection of accessibility compliance, user experience, and web development, this role is critical to ensuring equitable access to digital resources and supporting inclusive engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Accessibility Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead accessibility strategy across digital platforms
- Establish accessibility standards and expectations
- Align accessibility efforts with organizational goals
- Accessibility Audits & Assessments
- Conduct audits of websites and digital content
- Identify accessibility gaps and issues
- Prioritize remediation efforts
- Compliance & Standards
- Ensure alignment with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
- Support compliance with applicable guidelines and best practices
- Monitor ongoing adherence
- Remediation & Implementation
- Lead or support implementation of accessibility improvements
- Work with developers and designers to resolve issues
- Ensure fixes are effective and sustainable
- Collaboration with Development & Design
- Partner with:
- Developers
- UX/UI designers
- Content teams
- Ensure accessibility is integrated into workflows
- Testing & Validation
- Conduct accessibility testing using:
- Manual testing
- Automated tools
- Validate fixes and improvements
- Documentation & Guidelines
- Develop and maintain:
- Accessibility guidelines
- Best practices documentation
- Ensure consistency across platforms
- Training & Awareness
- Provide guidance to teams on accessibility practices
- Promote awareness of inclusive design
- Support adoption across the organization
- Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Track accessibility performance over time
- Identify new risks or gaps
- Improve processes and standards
- Reporting & Visibility
- Provide updates on accessibility status
- Communicate risks, progress, and improvements
- Support leadership decision-making
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Work across:
- Technology
- Marketing
- Content teams
- Ensure accessibility is consistently applied
- Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with accessibility trends and standards
- Improve accessibility processes and workflows
- Strengthen overall digital inclusivity
Volunteer Commitment Expectations
- Estimated Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- Participation in technology and cross-functional meetings required
- Fully remote
Minimum Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in:
- Web accessibility
- UX/UI or web development with accessibility focus
- Strong understanding of:
- WCAG guidelines
- Accessibility testing and remediation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- Accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe)
- HTML, CSS, and web development practices
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience in remote teams
Core Competencies
Accessibility Strategy
- Defines and leads accessibility initiatives
- Aligns accessibility with organizational needs
Compliance & Standards
- Ensures adherence to accessibility guidelines
- Maintains structured processes
Audit & Analysis
- Identifies accessibility issues
- Prioritizes improvements
Collaboration
- Works with developers and designers
- Integrates accessibility into workflows
Communication
- Explains accessibility requirements clearly
- Supports cross-functional understanding
Problem Solving
- Resolves accessibility challenges
- Improves usability for diverse users
Work Environment
- Fully remote
- Collaborative across technology, design, and content teams
- Detail-oriented and impact-driven environment
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
