[Blindtlk] fw: NFB-Newsline announcement

Sun Feb 5 03:07:17 UTC 2012

FYI; some of you might be interested in this.  See below for a 
job announcement from Scott White at the national center:

Chris

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From: NFB-NEWSLINE <swhite at nfb.org
Subject: NFB-NEWSLINE Announcement
Date sent: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:48:53 -0500 (EST)

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NFB-NEWSLINE ANNOUNCEMENT
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February 3, 2012
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Dear CHRISTOPHER,

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This is Scott White,  Director of Sponsored Technology Programs 
for the National
 Federation of the  Blind.  I wanted to write to make you aware 
of a current opening
for the Manager  of Marketing/Outreach for Sponsored Technology 
Programs at the
National Center.  Please see below for more information on 
responsibilities and
qualifications for  this opportunity.

Thank you.

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Manager of Marketing/Outreach for Sponsored Technology

Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Sponsored  Technology 
Programs the Manager
of Marketing / Outreach for Sponsored Technology  will have the 
primary responsibility
for widespread adoption of the  NFB-NEWSLINE(r) service 
throughout the United States.
 The manager will perform  marketing/outreach activities for 
NFB-NEWSLINE to state
sponsors, current  subscribers, potential subscribers, and other 
stakeholders in
 the print disabled  community.  Additionally the manager will 
also assist the Director
of Sponsored  Technology with other sponsored technology 
activities as needed.

Responsibilities:
Develops and updates all NFB-NEWSLINE promotional  material
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the distribution of  
NFB-NEWSLINE promotional
material
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with  training sponsors on 
the use of promotional
items and basic sponsorship  logistics
Develops/implements marketing plans for NFB-NEWSLINE and tracks  
their effectiveness
Researches potential funding sources and prepares grant  
proposals when appropriate
Provides leadership to sponsors / potential  sponsors in 
development of proposals
for funding
Recommends NFB-NEWSLINE  feature enhancements and initiatives to 
the Director of
 Sponsored Technology  based on sponsor/subscriber feedback
Builds partnerships with sponsors and  other stakeholders in the 
blindness community
relating to marketing/outreach of  NFB-NEWSLINE
Prepares communications to sponsors and subscribers, including  
newsletters
Prepares communications to the media such as press releases
Exhibits NFB-NEWSLINE at conferences attended by potential 
subscribers and  other
stakeholders in the print disabled community
Plans and conducts trips  for the purpose of NFB-NEWSLINE 
marketing/outreach across
the country as needed
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the planning and 
conducting of  sponsor/subscriber
training sessions

Skills Required:
Ability to set priorities and establish work routines  
independently
Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet 
deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to conduct oral presentations to small and large groups
Ability  to communicate well with a wide variety of people and to 
trouble shoot
problems
Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, through independent 
research on  stakeholders
in the print disabled communitywith respect to marketing/outreach  
of NFB-NEWSLINE
Demonstrated skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite,  including 
Word, Excel, Access,
Power Point, and Outlook
Ability to perform  basic computer tasks required for the 
efficient operation of
 a business office
Ability to efficiently and effectively conduct Internet research 
to extract  relevant
concise details on the subject matter being investigated
Ability to  analyze a volume of information and present only the 
important key concepts.
Education:
A High School diploma is required.  Other combinations of  
education and experience
demonstrating qualifications to perform the work will  be 
considered.

Comments:
Some out-of-state overnight travel is required.

There are no "positions" at the National Office for many of our 
jobs.   Candidates
are hired on the basis of their education and experience ratings 
and  performance
in multiple interviews.  We seek individuals who long to identify  
with a cause and
to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity  
to succeed or fail
on the basis of ability, not be denied opportunity on the  basis 
of society's stereotypes.
 Applicants should send, preferably via e-mail,  a résumé and 
cover letter indicating
salary requirements to:  Anthony Cobb,  Director of Human 
Resources, National Federation
of the Blind, 200 East Wells  Street at Jernigan Place, 
Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone
410-659-9314, ext.  2281; fax 410-685-5653; e-mail ACobb at nfb.org 
[mailto:Acobb at nfb.org?].
 The National  Federation of the Blind is an equal opportunity 
employer.   Accordingly
all  terms and conditions of employment will be carried out 
without regard to race,
 creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, 
marital status,
 age, or disability.
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