Federal Work Study Potential: Digital Accessibility Undergraduate Intern for Document Remediation

University of Virginia |Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights  

About the Role 

Help make the University of Virginia’sdigital content accessible to everyone. Digital Accessibility Internsperform high-volume remediation of PDF document files for UVA staff.As a Digital Accessibility Intern,you will learn to use industry-standard tools toidentify and fix accessibility barriers in PDF documentsby gainingtheskills that are increasingly sought after in government, education, and technology sectors. 

Interns will work in small teamsof other undergraduate studentsled by a Graduate Digital AccessibilityLeadIntern, who willassign tasks,provides day-to-day direction,andcheck thequalityof remediated documents.UVA's Digital Accessibility Coordinator willsupervise this program.Studentswith attention to detailwho are passionate aboutequity in information access are encouraged to apply. 

WhatYou’ll Do 

Production Work (approximately 85% of effort) 

Interns will be expected to: 

• Manage high-priority and escalated accessibility remediation requests. 
• Remediate PDFs and digital documents to meet WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA standards. 
• Ensure proper reading order, tagging, headings, alt text, color contrast, and metadata. 
• Review and remediate complex content, including tables, charts, and multi-column layouts. 
• Writeoracquiredescriptive alternative text for images and figures. 
• Followteam processesand standards of practice. 
• Utilize tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro,Equidox,SensusAccess, and PAC. 
• Meet established deadlines for assignments and tasks,submitting completed tasks to theGraduate Digital Accessibility Lead Intern forreview. 
• Updatework log in thetracking system. 

General Team Responsibilities (approximately 15% of effort)  

• Attendboth in-person and virtualonboarding and training. 
• Participate inweeklyvirtualteam check-ins andengage inprogramimprovement discussions. 
• Speak upproactively when questions or concerns arise. 

This position will start as soon as possible and last through the end of the academic year (May 7, 2027).

Submit a CV/resume as well as a cover letterdescribing yourcommitment to digital accessibility,priorrelevantexperienceandrelated skills. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education: CurrentUVAundergrad student  

Licensure: None 

Federal work-study students are eligible to apply.

The Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectfulteam culture. Students from all lived experiences, abilities, and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

WhatWe’re Looking For 

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new software 
• Good writtencommunication skills 
• Interest in accessibilityor inclusive design (no prior experiencerequired) 

Training is provided. No prioraccessibility knowledgerequired. All majorsarewelcome. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, or HTML/document structure concepts 
• Previouspracticewith PDF editing, document formatting, or accessibility remediation 
• Interest in digital accessibility and/or disability studies 
• Understanding ofdocumentversion control andbest practices for shared file management 

PHYSICALDEMANDS 

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.Remote work ispossible afteraninitial training period. 

WEEKLY HOURS 

Up to10 hours/week duringthe semester 

Hourly Rate: $18/hour 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more aboutUVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more aboutUVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.