[il-talk] newsline job available

[David Meyer]

Good Afternoon,
Are you interested in helping NFB-NEWSLINE grow and continue to provide 
newspapers, magazines, and more to blind Americans across the country? 
NFB-NEWSLINE is hiring for a NFB-NEWSLINE Program Assistant. More 
information on this rare opportunity to be a part of the NFB-NEWSLINE 
team and how to apply is listed below.
Thank you,
Scott White
NFB-NEWSLINE, a service of the National Federation of the Blind that 
provides over five hundred state and national newspapers, seventy 
magazines, television and job listings to blind and print-disabled 
Americans is currently seeking a Program Assistant. To learn more about 
the NFB-NEWSLINE service, please visit www.nfbnewsline.org.
This position will report to the Director of Sponsored Technology 
Programs and will require an efficient, multitasking individual that 
can work independently with extreme attention to detail while providing 
excellent follow-through skills. The successful candidate must possess 
the ability to make judgments in establishing priorities in order to 
meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation, review, editing, proofreading, and 
distribution of letters, reports, web pages, memorandums, expense 
reports, and other office correspondence.
Analyze documents and provide an oral or written summary of key concepts.
Respond to telephone and email inquiries from state funding sources, 
NFB affiliates, and subscribers.
Plan travel, make hotel reservations, and purchase tickets.
Plan and coordinate logistics for meetings.
Prepare and post material to the web.
Effectively communicate with state funding sources, National Federation 
of the Blind affiliates, and subscribers orally and in writing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Demonstrated skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to 
learn other software programs as required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Strong skills in problem solving and forward thinking.
Excellent skills in managing electronic and paper files using general 
record-keeping and filing systems.
Flexibility in undertaking other duties as required.
Demonstrated ability to function on teams or individually, depending 
upon task required, and to move quickly and efficiently from one task 
to another.
This job does involve some overnight travel.
Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum of an associate degree preferred, but we will consider other 
combinations of education and experience demonstrating ability to 
perform the work.
How to Apply
We do not speak in terms of "positions" for many of our jobs at the NFB 
National Office, preferring to focus on the applicant's total skill set 
in determining a fit with our needs. Candidates for jobs at this level 
are hired on the basis of their education and experience ratings and 
careful assessment of 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 and not be denied opportunity on the basis of 
society's stereotypes. This job is open until filled. Applicants should 
send via email, a cover letter, a resume with wage history, and the 
contact information of two professional references to NFB Human 
Resources email HR at nfb.org.
In accordance with federal law and United States Department of the 
Treasury policy, 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. For more detailed information about our commitment to 
equal opportunity in employment, please email a request to HR at nfb.org.