Captioner
We are currently looking for Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be attending classes at university/colleges remotely. Our service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! Responsibilities: Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, 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 Requirements 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 70+ 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 Minimum of 2 professional references Police Clearance Certificate 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. Benefits Everyday learning opportunities Flexible schedules Work with new technology Contribute to equitable access to education