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[David Andrews]

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>Product Specialist
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>Who is American Printing House for the Blind?
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>Since 1858, the American Printing House for the 
>Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as 
>the world’s largest nonprofit organization 
>creating accessible learning experiences through 
>educational, workplace, and independent living 
>products and services for people who are blind and low vision.
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>There’s no other place like it.  Creating things 
>that make a real difference in people’s lives is what we do.
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>Mission: A world leader in empowering people who 
>are blind or low vision by providing accessible 
>and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.
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>ABIDE: Here at the American Printing House for 
>the Blind, we live by the motto, “Welcome 
>Everyone”.  Many modern organizations value 
>diversity and inclusion: we choose to go 
>further, understanding that more must be done to 
>foster a sense of belonging in our 
>institution.  To that end, we are committed to 
>advancing accessibility and belonging, as well 
>as inclusion, diversity, and equity in all 
>aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our 
>company with our distinct life experiences.
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>Position Overview
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>Playing a crucial role in the development of new 
>or improved products specifically designed for 
>the education of blind or low vision K–12 
>students and adults in the United States, this 
>individual will contribute to the product 
>development process by conducting research, 
>leading focus groups, supporting expert reviews, 
>analyzing data, preparing presentations, writing 
>or copy-editing user guides and manuals, and 
>creating other content for new 
>products.  Reporting to the Director of Product 
>Development, the Product Specialist will 
>generally work under the guidance of a Product 
>Manager, while also exercising independent 
>discretion in tasks such as conducting product ideation reviews.
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>This is a hybrid position for applicants in 
>Kentucky and Southern Indiana, remote for all other states.
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>Major Duties and Responsibilities
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>·         Work independently or in collaboration 
>with others to support the development or 
>modernization of APH products, typically under 
>the supervision of an APH product manager.
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>·         Design surveys or lead focus groups 
>with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights for product development.
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>·         Under general supervision, ensure 
>adherence to accessibility standards and educational requirements.
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>·         Independently analyze data from sales, 
>user feedback, market research, and other 
>sources to inform product development decisions.
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>·         Prepare compelling presentations to 
>communicate product concepts, updates, and 
>findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
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>·         Organize, edit, and update content for 
>APH products, including user guides, manuals, 
>web content, video scripts and webinars for 
>clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.
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>·         Collaborate with cross-functional 
>teams to generate content for new products, 
>ensuring it aligns with educational guidelines 
>and addresses specific needs of blind or low vision students.
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>·         Exercise independent discretion in 
>conducting product ideation reviews, providing 
>valuable insights and suggestions for improvement.
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>·         Stay informed about advancements in 
>braille, tactile graphics, product management, 
>process improvement, data analysis, or other 
>technical knowledge relevant to the field.
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>·         Assist with the development of new or 
>modernized APH products by creating user stories.
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>·         Support the development and 
>maintenance of APH product development roadmaps.
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>·         Correspond with expert reviewers, 
>field testers, graphic designers, consultants, 
>teachers, and Ex Officio Trustees.
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>·         Represent APH at conferences, trade 
>shows, and other events, presenting information 
>about products and engaging with potential customers and partners.
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>·         Ability to travel up to 10 days per year.
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>Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
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>·         Bachelor's degree in a related field 
>(e.g., writing, communication, education, 
>assistive technology, product management) or equivalent practical experience.
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>·         Proven experience in product 
>development, research, or related role, 
>preferably in the field of educational products 
>for blind or low vision individuals.
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>·         Specialized technical knowledge in 
>areas such as braille, tactile graphics, product 
>management, curriculum development, process 
>improvement, or data analysis is highly desirable.
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>·         Familiarity with accessibility 
>guidelines, standards, and best practices for 
>blind or visually impaired learners.
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>·         Strong analytical and problem-solving 
>skills, with the ability to interpret data and 
>user feedback to drive product improvements.
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>·         Excellent communication and 
>presentation skills, capable of effectively 
>conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
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>·         Attention to detail and ability to 
>perform copy editing and review tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
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>·         Self-motivated and able to work both 
>independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
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>·         Passion for improving educational 
>opportunities and experiences for blind or 
>visually impaired students and adults.
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>·         Experience with screen readers (such 
>as JAWS, NVDA) is a plus, but not required.
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>·         Must have an advanced knowledge of 
>Microsoft Office products, including Word, 
>Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must have 
>working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, 
>Teams, Zoom, and internet browsers.
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>Compensation and Benefits
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>$48,500 – $60,250 | Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.
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>Benefits include but are not limited to:
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>·         Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce
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>·         Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
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>·         Health Insurance covered at 80% for 
>employees – plans include family planning benefits
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>·         HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!
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>·         Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
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>·         Health and Well-being initiatives
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>·         401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting
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>·         Company provided Short Term Disability
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>·         Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees
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>·         Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability
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>·         4 weeks PTO
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>·         11 Paid Holidays
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>·         Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
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>·         Optional Hybrid Work Schedule
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>·         Voluntary Pet Insurance
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>How to Apply
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>To apply: 
><https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=122167&clientkey=37466F7380F198CC901A032728F0ABA7>click 
>here.  If you have trouble accessing the 
>application through Paycom, please contact Ryan 
>Ward at <mailto:rward at aph.org>rward at aph.org.
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>APH is a drug-free workplace.   An offer of 
>employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.
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>American Printing House for the Blind provides 
>equal employment opportunities to all employees 
>and applicants for employment, prohibiting 
>discrimination and harassment of any type 
>without regard to disability status, race, 
>color, religion, age, genetics, protected 
>veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, gender 
>identity, and sexual orientation), parental 
>status, national origin, age, political 
>affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors 
>protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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>This policy applies to all terms and conditions 
>of employment, including recruiting, hiring, 
>placement, promotion, termination, layoff, 
>recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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>Disability/EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Employer
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