Communications – Digital Accessibility Intern

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

$15/Hour

10-Week Spring Internship

Position Summary (Primary Function)

The Communications – Digital Accessibility Intern will support the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District’s communications and marketing efforts with a specific focus on digital accessibility. This position provides hands-on experience in content creation, digital communications, and accessibility compliance across web, social media, and document formats. The intern will assist in ensuring that GSP’s digital assets meet accessibility standards.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Tasks and training will consist of:

• Review and evaluate digital content (website pages, social media, PDFs, and other materials) for accessibility compliance and readability.

• Edit and remediate PDFs, web content, and other documents to meet ADA and WCAG standards.

• Assist with digital communications, including internal and external newsletters, web updates, and social media campaigns.

• Support the creation and organization of accessible digital assets such as images with alt text and captioned videos.

• Develop guidelines for digital accessibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program with a regionally accredited institution.

• Must be pursuing or graduated with a degree in marketing, communications, digital media, web design or business administration.

• A minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale at the time the application is submitted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities.

License Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.

Latitude/Independent Judgment/Accuracy

• Diligence must be exercised when handling confidential information.

• Reasonable care for equipment/process will prevent injury/damage.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demand – Little physical effort required. Some light lifting, carrying, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping and kneeling requirements necessary up to 40% of the time. Sitting required 60% of the time.

• Mental and or Visual Demands – Mental and visual demands vary with function performed. Consistent mental attention needed to monitor workflow and respond efficiently.

• Attentiveness to work procedures will reduce risk of minor injury in certain work areas.

• Exposed to normal office environment and limited industrial environment.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.