Graphic Designer (Independent Contractor, Term) Accessibility Guide

Graphic Designer (Independent Contractor, Term) Accessibility GuideNational Aviation Heritage AreaPosted by: The guide will provide accurate, honest, and accessible information about the conditions at NAHA’s partner and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park sites, focusing on the visitor experience for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. Design and format a multi-section digital guide based on completed content provided byEnsure the guide follows NAHA brand standards andBuild the guide in CanvaLive, a collaborative and editable publishingEnsure the guide complies with WCAG Level AAA accessibility standards, including:Proper color contrastFont choices and text sizeLogical reading order and navigationUse of plain language in labelsAlt-text for images and non-text contentCollaborate with NAHA staff and the disability inclusion contractor to interpret accessibility review content into visually accessible layout choices.Implement edits based on input from NAHA staff, Ohio disability advocacy group(s), and disability inclusion specialist in early October 2025.Deliver a visually polished, accessible guide ready for public dissemination byNovember 14, 2025. Fully formatted, accessible Accessibility Guide built in CanvaLiveDesign source files and templates (if applicable).Documentation of accessibility standards met during designEdits implemented following review by NAHA staff and external accessibilityQualificationsStrong familiarity with WCAG 1/2.2 Level AAA compliance, particularly for document design.Proficiency in Experience working with web-based collaborative platforms is required.Strong visual design portfolio with examples of accessibleAbility to meet deadlines and collaborate remotely with a small projectUnderstanding disability inclusion principles is aTimelineSeptember 2025: Contract beginsSeptember-October 2025: Designer builds and formats the guide, communicating with NAHA staff to provide updates on progress.Late October 2025: Designer implements feedback from disability advocacy reviewCompensation and Employment StatusCompensation for this position is $35/hour.This is a temporary/fixed-term position from September through November 2025 with an expected end date of November 14, 2025.The position will not exceed 180 totalPayments will be made based on agreed‑uponThis is an independent contractor or freelance As a 1099 independent contractor, the person selected for this project will be responsible for managing their own taxes and any associated financial obligations, as required by Ohio law. The selected contractor will be required to sign a written employment agreement with NAHA that outlines the expectations of the project and deliverables.All work produced by the graphic designer in connection with this project, including but not limited to design files, graphics, and content will be the exclusive property ofPortfolio with 2–3 examples of digital design work, preferably with accessibility features highlightedA short cover letter or statement of interest describing your approach to accessible design and experience working on similar projectsNAHA values diverse perspectives and strongly encourages candidates with disabilities or from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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