Reader For Executive Director

CIDNY

Job Description

Job Title: Reader for Executive Director of CIDNY

Number of Positions: One

Location of Position: Manhattan Office 1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, NY, NY 10018

Salary: $20 per hour

Type of Position: Part-time

Number of Hours: Eight to fourteen hours per week

Job Requirements:

On or before the date of submitting an application for this position, the applicant must fulfill the following job requirements:

• The applicant must be willing to read and/or edit written documents for the Executive Director of CIDNY.
• The applicant must be comfortable with reading out loud and be able to clearly articulate the English language.
• The applicant must have some prior experience working with persons with disabilities and specifically, the applicant must be comfortable with working with a person who is totally blind.
• The applicant must have some research experience and be willing to conduct internet and/or library databank research to assist the Executive Director of CIDNY.
• The applicant must have good oral and written communication skills.
• The applicant must be able to use the Microsoft computer software package specifically, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• The applicant must have a high school diploma and have some college credits towards an associate degree and/or a bachelor’s degree.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Reader to the Executive Director of CIDNY, you will be responsible to read and review all written documents to the Executive Director. This might include but is not limited to mail, electronic MS Word documents, PDF scanned documents, hard-copy journal articles, books, etc.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with editing electronic documents prepared by the Executive Director with visual presentation of the prepared electronic document. This means that as a reader, you will review the document for the correct use of fonts, bolding, headings, color, etc.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with conducting independent research utilizing the internet and library’s databases for specific topics associated with people with disabilities. The Executive Director will provide you with specific research assignments that you will need to complete in a timely manner.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with completing any hard-copy forms if needed.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with navigating through electronic programs and websites that are not accessible to a screen reader called JAWS for Windows.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with making copies for scheduled presentations if needed.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with making copies of checks and financial documents and record these transactions into an Excel spreadsheet.
• You will assist the Executive Director of CIDNY with taking minutes at all CIDNY board meetings.
• You must report to your scheduled reading sessions, as the Executive Director of CIDNY is depending on the reader for visual reading assistance.
• You will maintain strict confidentiality for both written and verbal formats of communication.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of CIDNY.

Other Information:

PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND BOOSTERS ARE REQUIRED.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information, and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Employees should comply with all COVID safety regulations – wearing masks, etc.

Number of Employees Directly Supervised: None

Supervised by: Executive Director

How to Apply:

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier, Executive Director. Do not send by fax. Please use the job title as the email header. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Resumes are accepted until positions are filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to report to Manhattan Office on Wed. & Fri. from 8:30 AM - 430 PM. when requested?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018