Employment Opportunities

National Braille Press is an internationally recognized and growing nonprofit braille publisher and printer with $5 million from publications sales, charitable donations, and job shop revenues.

Strong benefits of employment at NBP include: compelling literacy mission, great colleagues, down-to-earth working environment, location near Symphony Hall with parking lot, and good compensation package.

Available positions

PROOFREADER
Full-time, Hourly
Reports to Director of Production

National Braille Press is a non-profit publishing house in Boston, Massachusetts, providing braille materials of superior quality to blind readers worldwide for more than eighty years. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and diligent braille proofreader. He/she must communicate effectively, comprehend and apply braille rules and standards, and be motivated to make decisions independently in a fast-paced environment committed to accuracy.

The role of the proofreader is to verify that transcribed braille material is complete and accurate. Working with the Transcription and Production Departments, the proofreader ensures that braille produced at NBP conforms to BANA standards and Braille Format guidelines, the braille is a replication of the print text, and the hard copy braille is clear, well-formed, and properly bound. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the proofreader to ensure that NBP provides the highest quality braille possible.

REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires a business background generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Excellent English language, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Minimum certification in Literary Braille Proofreading by the Library of Congress. Certification in Nemeth Proofreading preferred.
• Command of PC-based computers and Microsoft Office.
• Functional knowledge of refreshable braille devices and digital recorders.


RESPONSIBILITIES
• The proofreader will become familiar with NBP standards, policies, procedures, and data systems.
• The proofreader will adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality regarding content and customer information.
• The proofreader will complete tasks as assigned by the Lead Proofreader. Types of proofreading may include proofreading for content, plate or machine checks, proof-and-text reading, and error correction confirmation.
• The proofreader will identify any errors found, and convey the information to the transcribers in a format that is consistent with department guidelines, including electronically transmitted Error Reports.
• The proofreader will report results of a completed task to the Lead Proofreader, and will leave the pertinent data in a message on the dedicated Proof Log phone extension.
• The proofreader will attend regular meetings with the Braille Coordinator and the other members of the Proofreading Department to review braille updates, participate in training, and discuss ways to improve the proofreading procedures and systems.
• The proofreader will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of braille rules and formats. In addition, the proofreader will actively pursue more certifications-including Formats, Nemeth, Music, and Foreign Languages.
• The proofreader will be a responsible and reliable employee of the corporation. The proofreader will have a clear understanding of NBP's Mission Statement, and be prepared to effectively represent the company in the general community.

To apply, send resume to:
Jackie Sheridan, Director of Production
Email: jsheridan@nbp.org
No phone calls, please.