[Nfbnet-members-list] Job Announcement: Braille Proofing – Production Specialist

[Lewis, Anil]

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 <mailto:HR at nfb.org>HR at nfb.org.


Anil Lewis, M.P.A.
Executive Director
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2374 | <mailto:alewis at nfb.org>alewis at nfb.org
Twitter: @AnilLife


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The National Federation of the Blind is a 
community of members and friends who believe in 
the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. 
Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

Anil Lewis, M.P.A.
Executive Director
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2374 | <mailto:alewis at nfb.org>alewis at nfb.org
Twitter: @AnilLife


<https://nfb.org/>
National Federation of the Blind


                          <http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind>
Facebook
     <https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice>
Twitter
     <https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind>
Youtube


The National Federation of the Blind is a 
community of members and friends who believe in 
the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. 
Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.


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