[Job-Discussions] Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program

[David Andrews]

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>The Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program was 
>established in 2020 through an endowment to provide legally blind 
>individuals opportunities to work at NLS in areas of study or 
>interest. It is named 
><https://www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/quarterly-newsletter-news/news-january-march-2023/#erica>in 
>memory of Erica Vaughns, who created and managed the program and was 
>a dedicated NLS employee for nearly 20 years until her death in 2023.
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>The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer. Currently enrolled 
>undergraduate and graduate students and those who have graduated 
>within the past five years from an accredited two-year or four-year 
>college or university are eligible to apply.
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>Intern Responsibilities
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>Under the guidance of mentors, interns work on selected tasks and 
>projects within one of the five main divisions of NLS: the Office of 
>the Director, Business Operations Division, Collections Division, 
>Patron and Network Engagement Division, and Program Delivery 
>Division. Visit 
><https://www.loc.gov/nls/who-we-are/organization/>NLS Organization 
>webpage to learn more about the functions and responsibilities of 
>each of these divisions.
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>Typical assignments will assist with the mission and goals of the 
>Library and NLS.  These may include but are not limited to:
>    * Data input and migration of information for the Braille 
> Certification Learning Management System
>    * Development and scanning of braille music material
>    * Writing and editing content for NLS-produced material
>    * Translating written content into various international languages
>    * Braille proofreading and transcription
>    * Project management assistance
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>In addition, interns will be required to participate in orientation 
>sessions about NLS, its network of regional and subregional 
>libraries, and brown-bag discussions.
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>Areas of Study or Interest
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>NLS administers a national program that requires staff with a 
>diversity of skills and educational backgrounds. Therefore, NLS 
>seeks interns with a background in fields of study including but not 
>limited to:
>    * Accounting and Finance
>    * Audio and Sound Engineering
>    * Business Administration
>    * Communications and Media Studies
>    * Computer Science
>    * Contracts and Procurement
>    * Engineering
>    * Facility Management
>    * International Languages
>    * General Studies
>    * Human Resources
>    * Information Technology and Accessibility Design
>    * Library Information Science
>    * Music
>    * Policy Analysis and Development
>    * Project Management
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>Qualifications and Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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>Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and those who 
>have graduated within the past five years from an accredited 
>two-year or four-year college or university are eligible to apply. 
>In addition, applicants:
>    * Must be a US Citizen
>    * Must be legally blind
>    * Must be able to work remotely
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>The knowledge, skills, and abilities an intern needs for this 
>program include:
>    * Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, such as 
> Microsoft Office Word and Excel
>    * Knowledge of braille
>    * Ability to assist in planning, reviewing, researching, and 
> collecting information
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>Work Schedule and Compensation
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>During the session, interns work part-time, 20 hours a 
>week.  Schedules are flexible and the days and hours worked are 
>determined between the intern and supervisor. Interns for this 
>program serve as a GS-4 Program Support Assistant. The position 
>offers no health benefits or insurance.
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>Application and Program Period
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>The NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program operates during the 
>summer, between June and September.  Applications must be received 
>by the deadline of March 1.
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>Complete Application Package
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>A complete application package will include:
>    * 
> <https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/>Federal-style 
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>    * Cover letter expressing interest
>    * Most recent transcript, official or unofficial
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> <https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program/nls-aspiring-leaders-online-internship-application/>Internship 
> Program application
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>How to Apply
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>A complete application package should be sent to 
><mailto:NLSInternships at loc.gov>NLSInternships at loc.gov.
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>Please send your questions concerning the Internship Program to 
><mailto:NLSInternships at loc.gov>NLSInternships at loc.gov.
>    * <https://www.loc.gov/nls/who-we-are/>Who We 
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