Website Accessibility & Design Asst.

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID

req34554

Working Title

Website Accessibility & Design Asst.

Pay

$15.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

9 / 22 / 2025

Position Summary

Organization : New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Location : 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award The Website Accessibility & Design Assistant will support themuseum's digital presence by maintaining and improving the museum's website.The primary project for this role will be ensuring the website meets ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility standards, while also assistingwith web design updates and routine site maintenance. This position works amaximum of 15 hours per week (30 hours per two-week pay period).

KeyResponsibilities :

Audit the museum's current website to identify accessibility issues and areas for improvement.

Implement changes to align the website with ADA accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 standards).

Assist in redesigning and updating web pages for improved user experience and mobile responsiveness.

Conduct regular site maintenance, including updating content, fixing broken links, and ensuring security standards.

Collaborate with staff to gather content needs and provide technical solutions.

Document accessibility improvements and train staff on maintaining compliance moving forward.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field.

Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or similar preferred).

Interest or coursework in web accessibility and usability.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with supervisors.

Availability to work weekdays between 8 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please Submit a Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work Study Award.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.