[Athen] FW: SSB Job Opening - Accessible Media Coordinator Minnesota

[David Andrews]

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>From: Toews, Annette (DEED)

>Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 3:01 PM

>To: #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED at state.mn.us>; BTBL, MN 

>(MDE) <mn.btbl at state.mn.us>

>Subject: SSB Job Opening - Accessible Media Coordinator

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>Minnesota State Services for the Blind is hiring an accessible media 

>coordinator.  This position provides technical program oversight, 

>support, training, and research to the Communication Center, 

>primarily in the areas of:  1) creating digital audiobook 

>structures, e-text, and large print materials in accordance with 

>DAISY and other accepted standards; 2) recruiting, training, 

>providing technical support to and coordinating assignments for 

>structuring and e-text/large print volunteers; 3) providing 

>technical expertise in the use, testing, and development of the 

>digital DAISY and e-text/large print programs; 4) providing 

>specialized technical assistance to colleges and universities 

>accessing textbooks through assistive technology; and 5) maintaining 

>current knowledge of accessible technology, activities, trends, and 

>relevant laws.  There is some travel to educational facilities 

>around the state, as well as in-state and out-of-state conferences.

>Job Duties:

>-Coordinate the digital structuring and preparation for duplication 

>of audio materials and the production of large print and e-text transcriptions.

>-Coordinate and support the structuring, e-text, and large print 

>volunteer corps so that customer schedules are met and materials are 

>produced of the highest quality.

>-Provide technical expertise in the use, testing, and development of 

>the digital DAISY and e-text/large print programs.

>-Provide statewide leadership in promoting availability of services 

>and resources.  Educate and provide technical assistance to SSB 

>colleagues, educational institutions, students, businesses, 

>organizations, and individuals on Communication Center services for 

>their students who cannot read standard print.

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>View the announcement and apply at 

>https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/     Job ID 17257.  Applications accepted 

>through November 7, 2017.

>

>Annette M. Toews | Audio Services Supervisor

>Department of Employment and Economic Development

>Minnesota State Services for the Blind

>2200 University Ave. W., #240

>Saint Paul, MN 55114

>Direct: 651-539-1420<tel:651-642-0424>  Toll free: 

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>David Andrews | Chief Technology Officer

>Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

>State Services for the Blind

>2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114

>Direct: 651-539-2294

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