ALTERNATE MEDIA SPECIALIST
Company: Lighthouse
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Media and Accessible Design Lab
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STATUS: Full Time, Non-ExemptJOB CLASSIFICATION: Specialist IIUNION
ELIGIBLE: YesWORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)SALARY
RANGE: $34.18/hr-$38.84/hr*Blind/visually impaired strongly
encouraged to apply.*Please note the terms and conditions of this
position may be subject to change, once a Union Collective
Bargaining Agreement is in place.About the LightHouseFounded in San
Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse's vision is a world where blind
and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote
independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and
low vision people.LightHouse Values
- Blindness Positivity: We take pride in our ability to navigate
our lives as blind and low vision people.
- Disability Justice: We recognize the inherent worth of every
person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency.
- Inclusion: We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to
belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their
identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Excellence: We provide the highest-quality services and
products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate.
- Empowerment: We encourage self-determination, independence, and
autonomy.
- Compassion: We make efforts to understand one another, and we
treat every person with dignity and respect.OVERVIEWThe LightHouse
is seeking a motivated Alternate Media Specialist to join our MAD
Lab team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to process
alternate formats requests on behalf of hundreds of consumers and
beneficiaries throughout California. Your work will ensure that
people's right to accessible information is met, upholding the
LightHouse's reputation for promoting independence, community, and
equity created by and with blind and low vision people. It includes
but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
- Fulfilling alternate formats requests of informing materials in
braille, large print, and text-to-speech.
- Record-keeping related to quality control and compliance with
contractual agreements.
- Utilize Microsoft 365 apps such Teams, SharePoint, and Planner
to work effectively with the team, with an openness to learning and
employing new technologies for improved communication and project
coordination.
- Engage in all aspects of print and braille production,
including running print/emboss jobs, bursting/cutting, collating,
binding/stapling, labeling, quality control, and shipping.
- Contribute to a dynamic team environment, embodying our guiding
principles and fostering the LightHouse's culture of collaboration
and innovation.QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of experience in Alternate Media Production or related
fields.
- Proficient in Duxbury Braille Translator.
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC accessibility
features.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft 365 apps.
Basic knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is
a plus.
- LOC Certificate in Literary Braille Transcribing is a
plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and
prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow
instructions.
- Exceptional problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working in the blindness field or disability
community preferred.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fulfill Alternate Format Requests (AFR)
- Maintain project files, including tracking progress, preparing
status reports, and ensuring all project documentation is
up-to-date and accurate.
- Assist in all aspects of print and braille production,
including running print/emboss jobs, bursting/cutting, collating,
binding/stapling, labeling, quality control, and shipping.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project deadlines are
met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
- Help maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring
that equipment and supplies are properly stored and
maintained.
- Willingness to perform other related duties as
assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to carry or transport 40lbs
- Sit at a desk and perform computer-intensive work for long
periods of time
- Operate standard office equipment, printers, and embossers;
manipulate and read digital calipers
- Must be able to independently travel to all LightHouse physical
locations and events as needed.HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a cover
letter and r--sum-- as Word attachments (no PDFs please), along
with the completed employment application (downloads in a Word
document), to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the
subject line. To fill out the application, please enable editing in
the document. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online
profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete
submissions in which there is serious interest, thanks for your
understanding.Optional: please also submit your portfolio (PDF or
link), and a sample design project in Adobe Illustrator (.ai),
where you were the sole designer.
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