Remote Accessibility Support Specialist — Reader/Scribe

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation: $17.00–$18.50 per

Fully remote work arrangement

Federal government environment

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks an Accessibility Support Specialist – Reader/Scribe, based in the United States. This full-time remote role provides accessibility and administrative support to a blind federal employee, including reading, proofreading, and describing visual content with Microsoft Office tools.

The position operates fully remotely with Pacific Time hours, prioritizing confidentiality and professional communication in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience supporting blind or low-vision individuals in a professional/administrative capacity.
• Familiarity with screen readers and assistive technologies.
• Strong English grammar, spelling, and professional language usage.
• Ability to read and describe visual information inaccessible to assistive tech.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based applications.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup with strong communication.
• U.S. citizenship required; background check and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read printed and electronic materials inaccessible to screen readers, providing clear verbal descriptions.
• Proofread documents produced via assistive technology for grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Describe visual information, including charts and images, clearly and usefully.
• Retrieve, organize, prepare, and file electronic and physical documents and records.
• Conduct minor research to locate information on inaccessible websites or platforms.
• Prepare business documents using Microsoft Office and Windows-based apps.
• Provide support with timekeeping, personnel forms, and clerical tasks.
• Summarize and highlight key information from lengthy documents for easy understanding.
• Coordinate accessibility tasks around work schedule and deadlines.

Skills

Reading services

Proofreading

Describe visual content

Microsoft Word

Excel

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Independent work

Research

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Screen readers software

Microsoft Office

Windows-based apps

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks an Accessibility Support Specialist – Reader/Scribe, based in the United States. This full-time remote role provides accessibility and administrative support to a blind federal employee, including reading, proofreading, and describing visual content with Microsoft Office tools.

The position operates fully remotely with Pacific Time hours, prioritizing confidentiality and professional communication in a federal environment.