[Rehab] FW: [Employment-Committee] Job Announcement: Braille Proofing and Production Specialist

[Dick Davis]

Please apply if you are qualified, or pass this on to someone who may be.

Dick Davis



*From:* Employment-Committee [mailto:employment-committee-bounces at nfbnet.org]
*On Behalf Of *Lewis, Anil via Employment-Committee
*Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:07 AM
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*Subject:* [Employment-Committee] Job Announcement: Braille Proofing and
Production Specialist


Description

The National Federation of the Blind provides a substantial number of
educational programs, services, and resources for the blind, and is widely
considered the leading expert in the field of blindness. Through the NFB
Jernigan Institute, we serve blind youth, blind adults, parents of blind
children, blindness professionals, and the general public across the United
States. We support the instruction, production, and utilization of Braille
as a fundamental tool for literacy and independence for the blind. We also
administer the Braille Transcription and Proofreading Certification program
for the Library of Congress. The Braille Proofing – Production Specialist
functions as an integral member of the staff at the National Federation of
the Blind Jernigan Institute and will be responsible for providing Braille
transcription, proofing, production, and administrative support for various
projects and programs throughout the institute. The chosen individual must
be dynamic, committed, flexible, and detail oriented. The job
responsibilities of Braille Proofing – Production Specialist at the NFB
Jernigan Institute are challenging and rewarding. There is a great deal of
variability in the type of work that needs to be completed from one day to
the next, so the individual must be flexible and self-motivated. Only
individuals who are interested in playing an integral role in the work of
the NFB Jernigan Institute, which is at the forefront of innovation in the
field of blindness, should apply for this position.
Responsibilities

   - Transcribing and proofreading Braille material produced in a variety
   of content areas
   - Assisting with the grading and evaluation of course lessons and trial
   manuscripts from students participating in the Braille Certification program
   - Embossing Braille documents, letters, manuals, agendas, and course
   materials.
   - Performing basic maintenance and repairs on Braille embossers
   - Training other staff on how to use Braille embossers
   - Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

   - Certification from NLS as a literary braille transcriber or
   proofreader (Letter of Proficiency in UEB required if certified before 2016)
   - Two years’ experience in proofreading and Braille production
   - Knowledge or experience in blindness
   - Able to express himself/herself effectively verbally and in writing
   - Proficient in the use of Braille translation software and Braille
   production technology
   - Self-directed, self-motivated, organized, and sensitive to timelines
   and due dates
   - Strong ability to manage priorities and adjust as needed
   - Must be able to provide and receive constructive feedback
   - Willing to work weekends and evenings when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

   - Facility with the use of styles and other advanced features of
   Microsoft Word
   - Experience transcribing or proofreading braille materials in Spanish
   or other non-English languages
   - Strong knowledge of Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science
   Notation

How to Apply

We do not speak in terms of “positions” for many of our jobs at the NFB
National Office, preferring to focus on the applicant’s total skill set in
determining a fit with our needs. Candidates for jobs at this level are
hired on the basis of their education and experience ratings and careful
assessment of performance in multiple interviews. We seek individuals who
long to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long
denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail on the basis of ability and not
be denied opportunity on the basis of society’s stereotypes.

This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via
email, a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Human
Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at
Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, ext. 2488; fax
410-685-5653; email HR at nfb.org.





Anil Lewis, M.P.A.

Executive Director

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2374 | alewis at nfb.org

Twitter: @AnilLife





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