Live Captioner

Habitat Learn Inc • San Jose, CA

77d

About The Position

We are currently looking for Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in San Jose, California and surrounding regions. This role will start right away, as classes have begun. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!

Requirements

• Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
• Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects such as 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

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.

Benefits

• Everyday learning opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Work with new technology
• Contribute to equitable access

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees