Foundation for Blind Children is currently seeking candidates for a full time Large Print Technician position with our Media Center Team! This position is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and more! Apply today and join our fun and friendly workplace, making a difference in our community.

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non-profit in Phoenix, Arizona. Celebrating our 70th Anniversary, FBC serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students of ALL ages, from birth to currently 102 years old on three Valley campuses. Our preschool for blind children and braille library are the largest in the country. A well-established and growing non-profit, FBC leads the blind community both locally and nationally with new and innovative teaching methods, technology and outcomes. Our workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of non-profits in the country with 95% of our team recommending FBC as a great place to work. The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.

The role of the Large Print Technician is under supervision from the Operations Manager and working as a member of the Library/Media Center team, performs a variety of large print and/or Braille production activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Scan print materials into digital files and archive for master production either for large print or Braille.
• Produce and bind large print materials from master digital files.
• Produce e-file versions of print books.
• Maintains appropriate records of work orders from clients.
• Responsible for maintenance of production and binding equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance of large print recreational library collection.
• Responsible for monitoring mail traffic and maintaining mail metering equipment.
• Perform a variety of duties in the production, duplication and binding of Braille materials.
• Assist with Media Center function performed by others on as needed basis.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Good computer skills.
• Good typing skills.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Ability to work well with others, interact with volunteers.
• Arizona fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain within 90 days.

Working conditions

• Works in a traditional climate controlled office environment

Physical requirements

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling:
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use a calculator, telephone, enter information on the computer and be able to read numbers and reports.
• Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action
• Must be able to use all office equipment
• Inside and outside environmental conditions, works in an office as well as outside

Personal Characteristics

• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize workflow and complete multiple tasks
• Basic Microsoft office and computer skills
• Ability to operate office machinery