[Hiring] Live Captioner and Note taker @Habitat Learn Inc

Role Description

We are currently looking for a Captioner/Note taker for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend classes at university/colleges in the UK and surrounding regions. This role will start right away and can be done remotely. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!

This is a trial run for a university, which can lead to a long-term commitment or other short-term opportunities.

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
• Note taking - recording key information from a lecture, organized to be used as a study aid, with key points and major topics utilized as major headings

Qualifications

• 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, 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

Requirements

• We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester
• Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules, typically taking place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday

Benefits

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