[Job-Listings] FW: Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program, summer 2026

Thu Feb 12 19:11:08 UTC 2026

Just passing this along. Looks like a great opportunity!

Julie A. Orozco MM, JD

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Rorie, Tamara
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:57 AM
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Subject: Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program, summer
2026

All: 

This paid internship-established through an endowment and named in memory of
Erica Vaughns, a longtime NLS staff member who created the program-offers
legally blind individuals the opportunity to work at NLS in areas that
support services for the blind, including collections building, program
delivery, and business management. Through this program, interns gain
valuable experience and explore potential career options while being guided
through mentorships and development activities. The next session runs for 10
weeks during the summer of 2026.

Application Process

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 U.S. citizen, legally blind, and able to work remotely.

A complete application package includes a cover letter expressing interest,
a resume, a recent official or unofficial transcript, and an application
form that is completed online. 

Applicants interested in the summer 2026 session must submit completed
applications by Sunday, March 1, 2026.

To learn more about the program and the application process, please visit
www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program
<https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program/> .  

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