Job Description
We are currently looking for a Captioner/Note taker for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend classes at university/colleges in the UK and surrounding regions. This role will start right away, and can be done remotely. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! Knowledge in STEM or Occupational Therapy classes would be an asset.
This is a trial run for a university, which can lead to a long term commitment or other short term opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Type information on a laptop in an academic setting
- Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon and manually, verbatim of what the instructor said.
- Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings
We are looking for individuals who have
- Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
- Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
- Typing speed of 60+ wpm
- Comfortable in an academic environment
- Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
- Use of own personal laptop
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to analyze and process information quickly
- Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines
We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.
Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.
Everyday learning opportunities
Flexible schedules
Work with new technology
Contribute to equitable access
