Accessibility Mapper - Savannah (project based)
Wheel the World · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $45,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Conduct on-site accessibility assessments for travel experiences.
- Ensure accuracy of accessibility data for users.
- Collaborate with local partners and DMOs.
- Travel frequently to various destinations.
- Manage data and provide partner training.
About the role
About the Role
As an Accessibility Mapper at Wheel the World, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accessibility of travel experiences for people with disabilities. You will be responsible for conducting on-site assessments of hotels, restaurants, and attractions across various destinations, ensuring they meet the accessibility standards set by Wheel the World. Your work will directly impact the quality of information we provide to our users, making travel more inclusive and worry-free.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility assessments at hotels, restaurants, and attractions across various cities.
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness by adhering to Wheel the World’s accessibility mapping standards.
- Engage with local partners and Destination Marketing Offices (DMOs) to collaborate on mapping projects and ensure their active involvement.
- Travel on short notice to various destinations to complete urgent mapping projects, resolving challenges that may arise during the process.
- Re-engage unresponsive partners and provide them with support and guidance on accessibility standards.
- Maintain and manage the collected data using Wheel the World’s Accessibility Mapping System (AMS).
- Provide on-site training and support to partners, educating them on accessibility importance and best practices.
- Solve complex logistical challenges that may impact project timelines and deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with broader operational goals and marketing strategies.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in field-based work, data collection, or accessibility assessments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with local partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and manage logistics independently.
- Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adapt and think creatively in dynamic environments.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and mapping tools is a plus.
- Passion for making travel more accessible for people with disabilities.
Working Dynamics
- Mapper has to set availability for the next 4 weeks, and have a home break for one week, up to two weeks if required and not needed in the operation.
- The maximum amount of time in destination will be 4 weeks when required.
- The main tasks this role will face on a day to day: Ensure mapping lists are ready and correctly assigned in the AMS and uploaded in the WTW Back Office system.
- Execute mappings in destination, making sure all of them are submitted into the AMS without missing required fields, but also coordinating with DMO if required to fulfill the mapping amount.
Nice to Have
- Car license to facilitate travel between mapping locations.
- Knowledge of tourism, accessibility, or disability-related industries.
- Experience with Wheel the World’s Accessibility Mapping System (AMS) or similar tools.
Employment Type
This would be under a contractor - non full-time employee commitment.
Key skills/competency
- Accessibility Mapping
- Data Collection
- Field Assessment
- Partner Engagement
- Logistics Management
- Problem Solving
- Travel Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Accessibility Standards
- Inclusion
Skills & topics
- Accessibility Mapper
- Accessibility
- Data Collection
- Field Assessment
- Travel
- Inclusion
- Disability
- Mapping
- Contractor
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight field-based work, data collection, and accessibility assessment experience.
- Showcase communication skills: Emphasize experience engaging with partners and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate travel readiness: Mention your ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
- Address qualifications: Clearly state your passion for accessibility and any relevant industry knowledge.
- Apply early: Submit your application promptly to show your interest in this project-based role.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with accessibility standards.,Practice data collection and entry methods.,Learn about mapping tools.,Understand travel logistics planning.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle unexpected travel challenges?,Describe a time you educated others on a standard.,How do you manage multiple project deadlines?,How do you build rapport with new partners?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary goal of an Accessibility Mapper at Wheel the World?
- The primary goal of an Accessibility Mapper at Wheel the World is to conduct on-site assessments of travel locations to ensure they meet accessibility standards, thereby enhancing inclusive travel experiences for people with disabilities.
- What are the key responsibilities of an Accessibility Mapper?
- Key responsibilities include conducting accessibility assessments, ensuring data accuracy, engaging with local partners, traveling to various destinations, managing data in the AMS, and providing training to partners on accessibility best practices.
- What qualifications are essential for an Accessibility Mapper?
- Essential qualifications include proven experience in field-based work, data collection, or accessibility assessments, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel frequently and manage logistics independently.
- Is this a full-time or part-time role?
- This role is a contractor position, indicating a non-full-time employee commitment, focusing on project-based work with specific availability requirements.
- How much travel is involved in the Accessibility Mapper role?
- The role involves frequent travel, sometimes on short notice, with a maximum of 4 weeks in a destination when required. Mappers must also set availability for the next 4 weeks and have a home break.
- What is the Accessibility Mapping System (AMS)?
- The Accessibility Mapping System (AMS) is Wheel the World's proprietary system used for maintaining and managing collected accessibility data. Familiarity with it or similar tools is a plus.
- What kind of partners will an Accessibility Mapper work with?
- An Accessibility Mapper will engage with local partners such as hotels, restaurants, attractions, and Destination Marketing Offices (DMOs) to collaborate on mapping projects.
- What is the importance of data accuracy in this role?
- Data accuracy is crucial as it directly impacts the quality of information provided to users, ensuring they can make informed decisions for accessible travel.