Digital Accessibility and Training Coordinator

This position leads the Digital Accessibility and Training coordination responsibilities of the Legislative Coordinating Commission throughout the Minnesota Legislature by:

·         Analyzing Digital Accessibility requirements and coordinating the integration of accessibility improvements into legislative processes.

·         Supporting the Digital Accessibility activities of all legislative offices and serving as a point of contact for the legislature on issues related to Digital Accessibility.

·         Coordinating the delivery of the LCC’s training programs (Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Accessibility, ADA, etc.).

Scope of Relationships:

1.       Regularly works closely with the LCC Senior Accessibility Analyst and other staff in the LCC.

2.       Strong working relationships with Digital Accessibility coordinators in the House, Senate, and joint legislative offices and commissions.

3.       Frequent interactions with the MNIT accessibility office and Digital Accessibility coordinators in other agencies.

4.       Support members and staff across the legislature to ensure compliance with Digital Accessibility standards.

5.       Provide a high level of customer service to members of the public and other external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.       Two years of relevant experience coordinating training and/or Digital Accessibility efforts or large-scale projects across an organization.

2.       Four-year degree. A two-year degree and an additional two years of relevant experience may substitute for the four-year degree requirement. Five years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

3.       Strong organizational skills.

4.       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5.       Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

6.       Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. 

7.       Attention to detail.  Superior listening and technical writing skills. 

8.       Nonpartisan background.

Desired Qualifications:

1.       Knowledge of Digital Accessibility standards (Section 508), guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and assistive technologies. 

2.       Familiarity and/or experience with Digital Accessibility document remediation process, and Digital Accessibility tools and methodology. 

3.       Familiarity with learning management systems and/or training content authoring tools.

4.       Experience with legislative process.

5.       Project management experience.

*Represents duties that are essential under the Americans with Disabilities Act.