What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Accessibility position at LCI Brand?
Interns will work 20 hours per week for up to 24 weeks. It is important to note that the breakdown of work per week will vary depending on intern needs, Ablr staff availability, and the needs of the department. Dependent on the week those 20 hours will consist of:
- 12-14 hours of Accessibility Testing
- Hours spent utilizing Axe Auditor accessibility testing software to analyze websites for compliance with accessibility guidelines (WCAG). There will be sighted support and expert input available to interns upon request. In the continuation of the internship, this section will also include weekly feedback meetings on testing progress and writing reports on findings.
- 2 hours of Job Shadowing
- Hours spent observing Ablr staff on day-to-day work tasks, to gain understanding of core competencies and work strategies in the field of digital accessibility.
- 2 hours of Content Creation
- Hours spent on writing assignments, reporting findings, and social media marketing projects for the workforce development program.
- 1-2 Initiative Hours
- Hours used to complete independent tasks such as Trusted Tester online course, CPACC preparation, or completing webinars on relevant topics. This may also include activities previously housed under “content creation,” such as blog writing assignments or social media post writeups.
- 1-2 Administrative Hours
- Hours used to complete administrative tasks such as time tracking and reflection reports to be sent to Division of Services for the Blind counselors.