Project Coordinator

Description
Position profile: Project Coordinator
CELA is a national not for profit organization that offers accessible reading services to people with print disabilities in Canada through member public libraries. CELA produces and distributes accessible books in both digital and physical formats, including braille, audiobooks and accessible ebooks. CELA’s collection currently provides access to over to 1,000,000 titles.

CELA seeks a Project Coordinator for a part-time (20 hours per week) term contract (October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025). Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will coordinate work on the Accessibility standards in commercial audiobooks project. For more information on the project, visit https://celalibrary.ca/blog/making-audiobooks-more-accessible.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive effect on library services and the lives of readers across the country as part of an energetic, supportive, and dynamic team. This position is a virtual office opportunity and we welcome applicants from across Canada.

Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
Contribute to overall project plans and monitor progress to key milestones;
Contribute to implementation of testing plan for accessible commercial audiobooks;
Cooordinate communications with stakeholders related to the project;
Lead testing process and provide direction and support to CELA staff contributing to the project;
Create accessible online data gathering and survey tools;
Conduct focus groups;
Compile and analyse data from participants in testing process;
Write research reports and recommendations accessibility standards in commercial audiobooks;
Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, and external stakeholders ensuring that work is coordinated effectively and information is shared;
Identify and manage risks and dependencies, provide recommendations to address problems and reach expected results;
Other duties as required by project needs.
Competencies and Qualifications
University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in book industry, libraries or publishing is desirable;
Lived experience with a print disability as defined by the Canadian Copyright Act is a definite asset;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; ability to read, write, and speak French required;
Detail-oriented and self-directed;
Ability to work collaboratively and positively with individuals and groups in a distributed work environment and as part of a diverse team;
Strong technology skills and ability to use standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word) essential;
Knowledge of assistive technology and digital accessibility highly desirable;
Commitment to improving the accessibility of public library collections and services across Canada.
Work Environment
This is a virtual office opportunity, and the successful candidate will supply their own home office, computer, and reliable internet access.
This position is a fixed-term service contract (October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025). Position is for 20 hours per week.
Salary: $35 per hour.
Reports to Senior Manager, CELA
How to apply
Please send your resumé and cover letter in a single Word or PDF document describing your experience and skills as they apply to this position.Send to the attention of Lindsay Tyler, Senior Manager at: jobs@celalibrary.ca and quote the job title in the subject line.

Deadline to apply is Monday, September 2, 2024 at midnight EDT.

Commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment
CELA hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

To help ensure that this commitment is met, CELA is committed to working with all candidates that require an accommodation. If you require an accommodation, please state in your cover letter what accommodation you require and CELA will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We welcome applicants from across Canada to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification. We thank all applicants for their interest in CELA, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Compensation
$35 hourly
Closes: 2 September, 2024
Centre for Equitable Library Access
Toronto , ON