Alternate Media Specialist - Lighthouse : Job Details

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)

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no PDFs please), along with the completed employment application (downloads in a Word document), to [email protected], 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.