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Emerge · 1 day ago

Part Time Visual Interpreter for a Blind/Low-Vision Employee

United States

Part-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$40/hr - $50/hr

Emerge is seeking a skilled Part Time Visual Interpreter to support a blind/low-vision employee by transforming visual information into accessible formats. The role involves ensuring that documents, presentations, and digital content are accessible, accurate, and high-quality, while providing virtual assistance and managing content across various platforms.

Business DevelopmentInformation TechnologyMarketingSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide remote assistance and virtual access, ensuring seamless collaboration regardless of location

Adapt to and learn new digital platforms and document workflows to effectively support the employee virtually

Convert and format Word and PDF drafts into accessible, polished deliverables (consistent styles, fonts, tables of contents, headings, accessible PDFs, alt text, and accessible tables)

Using the content provided by the employee, create, review, and quality-check slide decks for stake holders, ensuring consistent formatting, clear design, and accessibility features

During meetings and panels, describe visual elements including slides, participant cues, charts, graphs, and room layout as needed

Manage and distribute accessible handouts and collateral

Navigate and manage content on platforms such as Outlook, Teams/Webex, SharePoint/OneDrive, Airtable, Concur, and other internal systems to ensure accessibility

Conduct thorough checks on layout, fonts, tables of contents, versioning, attachments, and data integrity before materials are shared with stakeholders

Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Represent the leader professionally in all communications and interactions

Assist with work-related LinkedIn/social media posts, basic photo capture and labeling for events, and simple expense entry in Concur

Qualification

Microsoft Office ProficiencyAccessibility KnowledgeTechnical AdaptabilityAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationDiscretion & Professionalism

Required

Advanced Microsoft Office Proficiency: Expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including managing Styles, creating and updating TOCs, using slide masters, inserting alt text, creating accessible PDFs, and resolving formatting inconsistencies

Attention to Detail: Consistently deliver error-free work, proactively identifying and correcting issues such as duplicates, formatting problems, and incorrect recipients

Accessibility Knowledge: Familiarity with basic accessibility checks (WCAG awareness preferred), alt text, and how screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS) interact with Word and PowerPoint

Effective Communication: Demonstrate clear, professional written communication and strong follow-up habits; comfortable asking clarifying questions before proceeding

Technical Adaptability: Confidently use Webex/Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, Airtable, and Concur, with the ability to troubleshoot basic formatting and save issues

Discretion & Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality and represent the leader and office with integrity in all external and internal communications