[Job-Listings] Job Announcement: Employment Coordinator Virginia NFB

[David Andrews]

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>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 
>is seeking an Employment Coordinator for its 
>pre-employment transition Service, Project RISE. 
>Project RISE Resilience, Independence, 
>Self-advocacy, Employment National Federation of 
>the Blind of Virginia Program Description 
>Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, 
>Self-Advocacy, Employment) is a transition 
>program, focusing on providing blind and low 
>vision students with the skills necessary to 
>become competitively employed. Students between 
>the ages of 14 and 21 participate in monthly 
>meetings during the school year, participating 
>in workshops designed to make them more 
>competitive in the job market. Students then 
>engage in some kind of work experience such as a 
>job, paid or unpaid internship, or volunteer 
>experience during the summer 
>months.      Project RISE is seeking an 
>employment coordinator to secure summer work 
>experiences for our students. You’ll help to 
>build connections with employers in the 
>community, matched to our students’ strengths, 
>aptitudes and interests. Approximate time 
>commitment: 10 hours per week from March through 
>August 2022. Location: This is a telecommuting 
>position open to anyone in the United States, 
>although familiarity with Virginia geography, 
>employment, and networking may be helpful. Roles 
>and Responsibilities •   Review existing 
>materials and develop a strategiic plan for 
>employer recruitment/retention •    Build new 
>rrelationships with employers across the state 
>•      Documentt contact information and other 
>relevant details for employers/connections of 
>employers •       Work with mentors, stafff, and 
>students, to understand student schedules and 
>preferences •      Pair approximately 15 
>students with summer exxperiences 
>•       Monitor an email account Monday through 
>Friiday during normal business hours •  Track 
>weekly progresss and share updates on weekly 
>staff calls with coordinators •      Track 
>student employer application processes and 
>sshare opportunities with all students as they 
>become available/identified This position 
>reports to the Project RISE program coordinator, 
>Ms. Brianna Murray. Compensation is commensurate 
>with experience. Requirements for Personnel 
>Contractors All those contracted to provide 
>services are required to go through a background 
>check, performed by the state of Virginia. If 
>awarded a contract, individuals will be 
>providing services subject to the terms outlined 
>in the independent contract. The compensation 
>will be provided as a monthly stipend and 
>excludes additional benefits of any kind. Next 
>Steps If interested, send a resume and cover 
>letter to Brianna Murray at rise at nfbv.org by 
>Monday February 7, 2022. Interviews will be 
>coordinated dependent on your qualifications and 
>experience. _______________________________________________