<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Edward Garcia <EGarcia@lighthouse-sf.org><br><b>Date:</b> April 2, 2021 at 9:15:47 PM EDT<br><b>Cc:</b> Mario Burton <MBurton@lighthouse-sf.org>, Erin Lauridsen <ELauridsen@lighthouse-sf.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Access Technology Specialist at the LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Subject:</b> Access Technology Specialist at the LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hello to all of you friends of LightHouse. I am reaching out to you regarding a key opportunity that is open at our facility in San Francisco. This
position is critical to the Access Technology Team .<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> The Access Technology Specialist is responsible for providing technology assessments and training to blind and visually impaired students both one on one and in group
workshops. During this Shelter in Place time, we are conducting teaching virtually. When it is safe to do so, we will conduct instruction at our facility or at our client’s homes.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">If classroom instruction is your strength, teaching Assistive Technology tools is a big part of this role. We provide instruction
on using Screen Readers, Magnifiers, using Jaws, JawsFusion, ZoomText, and instruction on how to use your Smartphone to take advantage of accessibility tools within the phone such as the ability to use the Zoom function.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">These Specialists work with each student to define learning goals, present material in a clear and comprehensive manner, and
document instruction in the Lighthouse database. Specialists stay current on the latest access technology, and the accessibility of mainstream apps, to provide high quality assessments to students. Specialists can also work on Lighthouse consulting projects
in the areas of accessible design and user research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, please direct them to our website where they can apply and provide great opportunities
for our blind community with outstanding programs.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please review and share with candidates you feel would be great candidates for these roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I am attaching here a copy of our job announcement for this position. I am also attaching for those who prefer content in that manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">POSITION:
</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Access Technology Specialist
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">REPORTS TO:
</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Director, Access Technology
</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">APPLICATION DEADLINE:
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Open Until Filled</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for an Access Technology Specialist (ATS), to work in our Access Technology Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Do you enjoy behind-the-scenes work that helps visionary executives at a remarkable organization invent its future?
Are you attracted to work which helps thousands of people with disabilities in the bay area and beyond? The LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco is looking for an Access Technology Specialist to support the Access Technology Team as our 117-year-old nonprofit
grows.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">The Access Technology Specialist is responsible for providing technology assessments and training to blind and visually impaired students both
one on one and in group workshops. Specialists work with each student to define learning goals, present material in a clear and comprehensive manner, and document instruction in the Lighthouse database. Specialists stay current on the latest access technology,
and the accessibility of mainstream apps, to provide high quality assessments to students. Specialists work on Lighthouse consulting projects in the areas of accessible design and user research.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">This position may be for you if:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You keep pace with the latest in mainstream and access technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You are interested in the interactions between people and the technologies they use.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You enjoy spending significant parts of your workday interacting with students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You enjoy explaining technical concepts to others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif">Role Overview</span></u></b><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Access Technology department trains 300 students each year on the use of screen readers and magnification software, and partners with dozens of companies to ensure apps, websites, and products
are accessible to blind and visually impaired users. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">This role will conduct comprehensive assistive technology assessments. In addition, they will work with students to define schedules, goals, and
objectives for technology training. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">This position will deliver one on one technology training to blind and visually impaired students on a variety of technologies. At present, all
instruction is provided remotely. Once health and safety allow, training will primarily be conducted at Lighthouse, and occasionally at work sites or in students’ homes. This individual will also design and deliver group workshops on current technology topics,
design and deliver corporate trainings related to accessibility. The Access Technology Specialist will also provide accessibility feedback on products and websites as part of Lighthouse access technology consulting projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">The ATS will keep accurate and timely records of student progress in the LightHouse database.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium",sans-serif">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Education or equivalent</span></b><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Bachelor’s degree in education, Rehabilitation Teaching, Computer Science, or comparable degree/experience.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt;layout-grid-mode:line"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Experience</span></b><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">The LightHouse welcomes nontraditional applicants and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.0in">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt;layout-grid-mode:line"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%">
<b><u><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white">
<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">In depth knowledge of the following operating systems:<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Windows<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Mac OS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">iOS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Android<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Advanced user of screen reading and magnification software for desktop and mobile operating systems<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">In depth knowledge of non-visual techniques for information access including:<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Efficiency navigating websites<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Using apps and software to access printed material<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Using GPS apps for navigation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive technology assessments<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">High level of emotional intelligence to relate to students at all levels of adjustment to blindness<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Demonstrated ability to convey technical knowledge in a clear and approachable manner<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Ability to learn new technologies from documentation and tutorials<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">Preferred Qualifications</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of
the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt">WHO WE ARE:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:APHont;letter-spacing:-.15pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">LightHouse has an audacious mission – to transform the lives of the 40,000-blind people in the greater Bay Area and beyond. We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes,
and community formation in San Francisco, our four satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm, and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace
renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center BART. LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, Zendesk and many other tech giants. Within three blocks are all the principal buildings for Northern California’s federal,
state, and local government. Also, in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and Opera, the Asian Art Museum, and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire Bay Area.
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed
of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources, and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs
have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use accessible technology, and meet a community
of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Learn About Us:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1155 Market Street, 10th Floor</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">San Francisco, CA 94103</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.lighthouse-sf.org"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.lighthouse-sf.org</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Employee Benefits:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance. Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k) plan and subsidized health club membership, among
many other perks.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Compensation: </span>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Depending on Experience; “industry competitive”</span><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">After reviewing the complete Job Description located at our website at:
</span><a href="https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/senior-executive-assistant/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">,
please complete an application as well as a cover letter and résumé as word processing attachments, (no PDFs please).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">Please submit those word documents to
</span><a href="mailto:hr@lighthouse-sf.org"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">hr@lighthouse-sf.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">. Please include the job title in the subject line.
We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete submissions. Thanks for your understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Regards and best wishes that you all remain well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Ed Garcia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Human Resources Generalist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="mailto:egarcia@lighthouse-sf.org">egarcia@lighthouse-sf.org</a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">650-759-0470<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>Are you someone who is blind or has low vision and have a fantastic idea you can’t wait to bring to the world? Don’t miss this chance and apply now for the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition:
<a href="http://holmanprize.org/apply">http://holmanprize.org/apply</a></p>
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