[Cinci-nfb] Braille Intern Position available at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Cincinnati, Ohio

[Lisa Hall]

Hi everyone,

I am writing to tell everyone that Clovernook Center for the Blind and 
Visually Impaired is actively looking for braille proofreader interns 
located in Cincinnati, Ohio. I hope that anyone who may be interested 
in braille transcription or braille proofreading as a career would 
consider this great opportunity. Below is the job announcement that was 
posted on www.clovernook.org.
My supervisor Sam Foulke is interested in receiving resumes of anyone 
interested. His email is sfoulke at clovernook.org and his phone number is 
(513) 728-6243. For anyone who may have read any of our magazines or 
books that we have produced for NLS, we are known as Clovernook 
Printing House for the Blind. We also have produced Decision, We Shall 
See Jesus, Daily Devotions for the Deaf, Martha Stewart Living, Ladies' 
Home Journal, ESPN the Magazine, Rolling Stone, Science News, New York 
Times Large Type Weekly, New York Times Book Review, and so much more.

If anyone wants to contact me my information is below before the job 
announcement.

Lisa Hall
7001 Hamilton Avenue, Unit 2
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231-5262
Home: (513) 931-7070 (evenings and weekends)
cell: (513) 550-5155
email: lhall007 at cinci.rr.com

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Braille Proofreader – Internship/Training Program

Job Summary:

This onsite, 6 month, literary braille proofreading program consists of 
twenty lessons and takes 6 months to complete. The final requirement is 
a thirty-five braille-page trial manuscript that is sent to the 
Jernigan Institute for grading. Those receiving a passing grade on the 
trial manuscript will be certified by the Library of Congress.  While 
completing coursework the intern will work directly with other 
certified proofreaders and shawdow throughout the Braille Print House.

Interns will not receive housing assistance or a food stipend, but will 
receive an hourly wage during the 6 month program.

Previous interns have gone on to work for Clovernook Center, other 
Braille Print Houses, or as independent contractors.

This is not a program to learn Braille, but a program to become a 
certified Braille Proofreader. Upon application into the program all 
applicants must complete a test verifying basic Braille reading ability 
and skills.

Location: Clovernook Center Cincinnati, Main Campus
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Compare Braille against print copy to assure accurate transcription, 
formatting and proper use of Braille codes.*
Assist in the training of copyholders and proofreaders in the 
procedures and processes of the proofreading phase of the Braille translation.
Proofread post-translation computer files with a sighted copyholder.*
Read zinc plates as needed.
Work overtime as required by supervisor to meet production demands and 
deadlines.
Follow all safety procedures and promote a safe work environment.*
Maintain positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.*
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:

High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a skilled Braille reader and keep current with changes in the 
Braille code.
Good command of the English language.
Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.



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