Description
The Book Production Administrative Assistant will accurately and effectively perform a variety of administrative, production and miscellaneous responsibilities pertaining to the production of braille book publication from start to finish.
Essential Duties:
· Reflects Clovernook’s mission, vision and core values in daily interactions with consumers, staff, as well as all internal and external constituencies.
· Shares agency news for everyone without email.
· Enter new books into scheduling software.
· Enter book production status information into Clovernook scheduling software.
· Enter book production status information into NLS MediaPulse software.
· Print and distribute updated book schedules.
· Maintains book warranty replacement report.
· Order book division raw materials and general office supplies.
· Maintain book division raw material inventory.
· Create all shipping labels and packing slips for NLS books.
· Emboss, perform OBR (Optical Braille Recognition) comparison, and prepare regular book control copies for shipment to NLS Quality Assurance.
· Emboss regular book production volumes.
· Rivet books into hard covers.
· Remove pages from covers of print books for Print/Braille books and cut to size.
· Emboss print/braille plastic pages.
· Collate print and braille pages for print/braille books.
· Drill rivet holes for print/braille book covers.
· Cut labels and materials as needed on industrial cutter.
· Follow all safety procedures and promote a safe work environment.
· Maintain positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
1. HS Diploma or GED.
2. Proficient P/C skills (MS Word, Excel, etc).
3. Ability to learn basic braille words and numbers a must.
4. Must have a good command of the English language.
5. Strong reading & writing skills.
6. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
7. Must be detail oriented.
8. Basic math skills and ability to read labels, packing slips, cartons, etc.
9. Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficient PC skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to learn basic braille words and numbers
- Strong command of the English language
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
- Detail oriented
- Basic math skills and ability to read labels, packing slips, cartons
- Willingness to follow safety procedures and promote a safe work environment
- Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check
What We Do
Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired is a non-profit organization that has served the community for over 120 years. Its mission is to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to lead active, productive, and independent lives. The organization provides comprehensive services including a pediatric low vision clinic, adaptive sports, educational programs, and a social enterprise division that employs individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
