Remote Volunteer Digital Accessibility Specialist — iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a future-readiness platform designed to support students through college and career preparation. It transforms the process into an engaging, interactive experience using AI-driven personalization and gamification.
Why We Exist
Many students, particularly first-generation or underrepresented students, lack consistent access to guidance on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and career exploration. iLevelUP aims to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive tools and mentorship.
Mission
iLevelUP's mission is to empower all students by providing gamified, AI-driven guidance for college, careers, and scholarships, making higher education and future planning more accessible, engaging, and achievable regardless of background or support network.
Vision
We envision a world where every student, regardless of socioeconomic status or prior access to resources, has the confidence, knowledge, and direction needed to pursue their goals and achieve their dreams.
Core Values
Equity and Inclusion: Design tools for students who often fall through the cracks, ensuring no one is left behind.
Innovation: Make future planning interactive and tailored to individual strengths and interests.
Student-Centered Support: Build features and resources around what helps students succeed, including college matching, scholarships, and life-skill development.
Impactful Mentorship: Provide virtual Trail Guides that offer structured support to help learners build confidence and make informed decisions.
Who We Serve
Students (Middle School through College)
First-Generation and Underserved Learners
Schools, counselors, and college readiness programs
Corporations, nonprofits, and investors
How It Works
Combines structured guidance with interactive features
AI-Driven Personalization: Intelligent matching connects students to opportunities based on their strengths and goals
Mentorship through Trail Guides: Virtual guides support students through each stage, reducing overwhelm and boosting confidence
Why It Matters
By removing barriers to opportunity and making the future-planning process more equitable and engaging, iLevelUP helps students not just prepare for what comes next, but to own their journey with clarity, support, and confidence.
Accessibility
To make our educational platform and digital materials more usable for people with disabilities and a wider range of access needs, we need a volunteer Accessibility Specialist. This role involves evaluating web, mobile, document, video, and learning experiences, implementing practical, testable improvements, and collaborating with various teams.
Responsibilities
Review user flows, interfaces, content, documents, media, and components against WCAG-informed criteria
Test keyboard navigation, focus, semantics, labels, contrast, zoom, reflow, captions, transcripts, and assistive-technology behavior
Document reproducible findings with severity, user impact, evidence, and remediation guidance
Partner with designers, developers, content creators, quality assurance, and program volunteers
Create accessible patterns, checklists, acceptance criteria, and training resources
Verify fixes with appropriate tools and manual testing
Include disability perspectives respectfully and avoid claiming universal conformance from limited tests
Protect participant information and use approved test accounts and environments
Never disclose findings or alter production systems without authorization
Qualifications
Experience with digital accessibility, inclusive design, accessibility testing, assistive technology, UX, development, content, or quality assurance
Knowledge of WCAG, semantic HTML, keyboard testing, screen readers, captions, documents, and mobile accessibility
Strong evidence-based documentation and collaborative communication
Lived experience and relevant certifications are welcomed but not required
At least 18 years old and willing to complete screening and confidentiality requirements
Contact Information
This is a remote, project-based or recurring role. Expect approximately 3–7 hours per month. Questions volunteers@ilevelup.app
iLevelUP 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 414-8043