Meeting Notetaker 731721

Position: Meeting Notetaker

Location: Boston MA 02111

Duration: 2 Months (Possible Extension)

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift Monday Friday

**Note:

• The duration of this project will be 2 months approximately 68 meetings a month.
• The client is anticipating about 65 hours total to complete this project.
• It has flexibility with weekly hours based on the candidates schedule as long as the project is done within the 2 month time frame.
• The expectation is that this person will use their own computer but one can be provided if necessary.

Summary:

This position will be responsible for drafting formal accurate and concise summaries (minutes) of previously recorded council meetings working from video recordings and transcripts.

Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for drafting formal accurate and concise summaries (minutes) of past virtual council meetings working primarily from video recordings and transcripts.
• This requires attention to detail and the ability to summarize lengthy and complex conversations following formatting and style conventions within templates.
• Review lengthy video recordings and transcripts of past meetings including technical presentations and large group discussions focused on transportation topics.
• Concisely summarize meeting content while capturing key discussion themes and individual questions and comments.
• Identify key decisions made during each meeting including discussion consensus and procedural votes.
• Deliver deliverables (minutes and all final revisions based on supervisor feedback) before legally mandated public posting deadlines.
• Correctly identify and cite individual meeting participants.
• Adhere to preset formats and style guidelines within document templates.
• Work closely and regularly communicate with staff/supervisor to resolve organizational and editorial issues ensuring accurate representation of complex processes and programs discussed in meetings.
• Maintain organized progress records.

Required Skills:

• Strong writing and proofreading abilities
• Organization and attention to detail
• General knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Google Docs
• Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience meeting notes
• Required 1 Year transcribing
• Required 1 Year organization and attention to detail