Job Description

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Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc., our mission is to make reading lives better. We stand for readers. We also stand for our employees - from interns and co-ops to permanent staff \xe2\x80\x93 and support their growth and development. Whether you are a student at the start of your career or a professional carving a different path, our early career opportunities are built with you in mind-with experiences tailored to your individual skills and interests.

We offer a start-up environment, interesting and engaging work within the technology and publishing industries, and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Additionally, our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work-life balance and a company culture committed to caring for our employees.

If you are looking for a company that inspires passion and personal and professional growth, come join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.

The Role:

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Accessibility Specialist Intern (12 Months) to join our Product and Design team! The team is comprised of many highly talented enthusiastic individuals who ensure the services and offerings from Kobo are available to both internal and external customers.

Reporting to the Accessibility and Publishing Standards Lead, the Accessibility Specialist Intern will act as an in-house consultant for our Research and Development team focusing on product and design accessibility. Furthermore, they will build and update documentation for accessibility guidance, work with our Research and Development team on projects, and act as a resource for accessibility best-practices.

The Person:

• Strong passion for accessibility and enacting change.
• Interested in working on impactful products that touch the lives of millions of users.
• Knowledgeable of technologies used within the eBook industry, including EPUB files, eReaders, mobile applications (iOS and Android), websites, etc.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creation of documentation for accessibility guidance.
• Support internal Research and Development team on projects relating to product, design, and accessibility.
• Provide support and guidance for accessibility best-practices.

The Skillset:

Required:

• Education and/or experience focusing on computer and/or technical studies. Open to graduates of technical bootcamps, college, university, etc.
• Interest in accessibility, technology, product, and design.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sense of curiosity and being a change maker.
• Knowledge of project management and the project management process.
• Ability to think critically and be receptive to learning through constructive critique.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and/or digital accessibility standards.
• Experience with Web Technologies (HTML, Javascript, CSS),
• Experience with Model UI Frameworks: Angular, React.
• Experience with iOS and Android Applications testing.
• Experience with React Native.

The Perks:

• Flexible working environment (remote, hybrid, or on-site).
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook.
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions.

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Please reach out to our Employee Experience team via the email below if you require any accommodations.

Questions

If you have any questions about this role or other opportunities, please reach out to Andrew McNabb, Early Careers Recruiter at .

Next Steps

If you want to learn more about Rakuten Kobo, you can find additional information on our internship and co-op opportunities and learn what it is like working at Rakuten-Kobo . Please feel free to explore our and profiles as well to learn more about our organization.

Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note however that only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Please feel free to reach out if you wish for an update after applying.

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