[Ohio-Talk] BRAILLE COORDINATOR

[Richard Payne]

BRAILLE COORDINATOR
Location: Memorial-Nottingham Campus
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2026
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Description
BRAILLE COORDINATOR 
HOURS: Minimum of 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work flexible
hours, including evenings and/or weekends, to meet operational needs.
PAY GRADE: 4 ($49,650.00)
LOCATION: Memorial Nottingham (Ohio Library for the Blind and Print
Disabled)
EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
 
Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful
culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to
continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.
 
The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong
work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a
welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.
 
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating braille production activities for
Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (OLBPD) that include
transcribing printed materials, such as books, magazines, correspondence,
and promotional content, into Unified English Braille (UEB), along with
implementing related statewide outreach, programming, and overseeing
volunteers. Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
*	Bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in linguistics,
communications, information technology/digital media production or a related
field that provides knowledge of accessible formats, literacy, or disability
services.
*	Unified English Braille (UEB) standard.
*	Literary Braille certification from the National Library Service
(NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.
*	Three (3) years' professional experience transcribing braille.
*	Two (2) years' project management experience, including planning,
scheduling, communicating and evaluating projects.
*	Experience organizing and monitoring the work of volunteers.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*	Experience with advanced braille formats (e.g., tabular materials,
computer notation, general textbook format.
*	Three (3) years' professional experience working for an organization
that provides community-based services, and experience with individuals who
are blind, have visual disabilities or reading disabilities.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs):
*	Proficiency with braille transcription software programs and braille
embossers.
*	Proficiency with technology, including willingness and ability to
learn new systems and tools.
*	Skill in creating tactile graphics using specialized braille formats
and equipment.
*	Skill in coordinating with vendors to troubleshoot software and
hardware issues.
*	Knowledge of information technology systems, principles, and
workflows relevant to production environments.
*	Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence
structure to ensure high-quality written documents.
*	Familiarity with Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for
National Library Service Network Libraries.
*	Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access,
Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the
following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:
1.	Coordinate onsite braille production for OLBPD, including
transcription of print materials into UEB braille.
2.	Oversee the acquisition, scanning, formatting, and editing of print
or electronic texts to prepare files for braille transcription.
3.	Create and maintain electronic braille files for download,
circulation, and submission to the NLS BARD portal.
4.	Support collection development by selecting and acquiring braille
books and related materials for library use.
5.	Transcribe, proofread, and edit internal communications,
publications, and special projects to ensure accuracy and adherence to
braille standards.
6.	Provide consultation to CPL staff and partners on braille needs for
publications, programs, and organizational materials.
7.	Research and apply current practices, technologies, tactile graphics
methods, and emerging trends in braille production.
8.	Maintain production records, track workflow stages, and prepare
statistics on materials in process, completed, and pending.
9.	Serve as the onsite expert for braille software, embossers, and
related equipment, including troubleshooting and coordinating repairs or
maintenance with vendors.
10.	Develop and deliver braille-related training, programs, and
mentoring for students, staff, and volunteer transcribers.
11.	Recruit, train, and assign volunteers, ensuring their work meets
braille standards and project requirements.
12.	Participate in statewide outreach efforts, develops braille-focused
programming, and builds relationships with organizations serving blind,
low-vision, and deafblind communities.
13.	Act as OLBPD's braille ambassador, promoting braille literacy and
raising awareness of its importance statewide.
14.	Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
 
To Apply; please attach a current/updated resume and CV
 
EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED


Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 
www.nfbohio.org <http://www.nfbohio.org/> 
The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.


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