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

[Deanna Lewis]

Just a small correction... Sam Foulkes' email is: sfoulkes at clovernook.org
There is an S at the end of his name.
Thanks.
Deanna

On 6/9/15, Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thanks, lisa,
> As mentioned, I have a student who might be very interested.
> Thanks for posting!
> Deborah
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Hall
> via Cinci-nfb
> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: jobs at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lisa Hall; ohio-talk at nfbnet.org; cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Cinci-nfb] Fw: Braille Intern Position available at Clovernook
> Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Cincinnati, Ohio
>
> Sorry about posting from wrong email address earlier. At least this is the
> correct one where it is originally being sent from. The email I was using
> earlier was my alternate email address shown below as lisahall at samobile.net.
>
> Lisa Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
>
> Forwarded message:
>
> From: Lisa Hall <lisahall at samobile.net>
> to: jobs at nfbnet.org
> Cc: lhall007 at cinci.rr.com, ohio-talk at nfbnet.org, cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Braille Intern Position available at Clovernook Center for the
> Blind and  Visually Impaired in Cincinnati, Ohio
> Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:39:18 -0400
>
> 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
>
> ===================
>
> 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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