Alternate Media Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Alternate Media Specialist

REPORTS TO : Sr. Director, Media and Accessible Design Lab

STATUS : Full Time, Non-Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Specialist II

UNION ELIGIBLE : Yes

WORK ARRANGEMENT : Hybrid (3 days / week in office)

LOCATION : San Francisco, CA

SALARY RANGE : $34.18 / hr-$38.84 / hr

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open Until Filled

• 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 LightHouse

Founded 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.

OVERVIEW

The 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 in Kurzweil 1000.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience working in the blindness field or disability community preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Fulfill Alternate Format Requests (AFR)
• Perform administrative duties such as data entry / record-keeping.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time.

Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause ("employment at will").

HOW TO APPLY :

Please submit a cover letter and resume 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.

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.