Specialist, Accessibility & Accommodations

Specialist, Accessibility & Accommodations

Location: Alexandria, VA

Compensation: $70,000 to $82,000 per year

About SHRM: SHRM is a member‑driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

The Specialist, Accessibility & Accommodations Compliance, plays a key role in creating a compliant, inclusive, and equitable environment for SHRM.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. Employees must be available during …

• Respond to, track, monitor and audit accommodation requests to ensure compliance, identify trends and improve processes. Address accessibility concerns and …
• Manage the A&A Help Desk staff at applicable events responding to inquiries and fulfilling accommodation requests (ASL interpreters, CART, dietary requests …)
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to embed accessibility into all aspects of on‑site event planning and execution. Manage the A&A Help Desk staff at …
• Ensure delivery of webcasts and other virtual events meet accessibility and accommodations standards. Conduct pre‑event accessibility audits and post‑event …

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Disability Studies, Human Resources, Event Management, Communication, or a related discipline (or equivalent …)
• Experience: Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in accessibility services, accommodations coordination, or a related role. Experience managing accommodations for events …
• Knowledge: Knowledge of accessibility regulations and best practices, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility …
• Skills: Strong communication and customer‑service skills. Attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests and track …
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office …

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). view full text. At SHRM, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever‑evolving world of work.

SHRM strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued, and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all. view full text.