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<div align="center"><b><a name="_Hlk98762664"></a>Product Specialist<br>
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<h1><b>Who is American Printing House for the Blind?</b></h1><br><br>
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.<br><br>
There’s no other place like it. Creating things that make a real
difference in people’s lives is what we do.<br><br>
<b>Mission:</b> A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low
vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and
services for lifelong success.<br><br>
<b>ABIDE:</b> 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.<br><br>
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<h1><b>Position Overview</b></h1><br><br>
<a name="_Hlk95493084"></a>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.<br><br>
This is a hybrid position for applicants in Kentucky and Southern
Indiana, remote for all other states.<br><br>
<h1><b>Major Duties and Responsibilities</b></h1><br><br>
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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. <br><br>
· Design surveys or lead
focus groups with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights for
product development. <br><br>
· Under general
supervision, ensure adherence to accessibility standards and educational
requirements.<br><br>
· Independently analyze
data from sales, user feedback, market research, and other sources to
inform product development decisions.<br><br>
· Prepare compelling
presentations to communicate product concepts, updates, and findings to
internal teams and external stakeholders.<br><br>
· Organize, edit, and
update content for APH products, including user guides, manuals, web
content, video scripts and webinars for clarity, accuracy, and
accessibility.<br><br>
· 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.<br><br>
· Exercise independent
discretion in conducting product ideation reviews, providing valuable
insights and suggestions for improvement.<br><br>
· Stay informed about
advancements in braille, tactile graphics, product management, process
improvement, data analysis, or other technical knowledge relevant to the
field.<br><br>
· 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. <br><br>
· Correspond with expert
reviewers, field testers, graphic designers, consultants, teachers, and
Ex Officio Trustees.<br><br>
· Represent APH at
conferences, trade shows, and other events, presenting information about
products and engaging with potential customers and partners.<br><br>
· Ability to travel up to
10 days per year.<br><br>
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<h1><b>Education, Training, and Experience Requirements</b></h1><br><br>
· Bachelor's degree in a
related field (e.g., writing, communication, education, assistive
technology, product management) or equivalent practical
experience.<br><br>
· Proven experience in
product development, research, or related role, preferably in the field
of educational products for blind or low vision individuals.<br><br>
· Specialized technical
knowledge in areas such as braille, tactile graphics, product management,
curriculum development, process improvement, or data analysis is highly
desirable.<br><br>
· Familiarity with
accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices for blind or
visually impaired learners.<br><br>
· Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and user
feedback to drive product improvements.<br><br>
· Excellent communication
and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying complex ideas
to diverse audiences.<br><br>
· Attention to detail and
ability to perform copy editing and review tasks with accuracy and
efficiency.<br><br>
· Self-motivated and able
to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional
teams.<br><br>
· Passion for improving
educational opportunities and experiences for blind or visually impaired
students and adults.<br><br>
· Experience with screen
readers (such as JAWS, NVDA) is a plus, but not required.<br><br>
· 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.<br><br>
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<h1><b>Compensation and Benefits</b></h1><br><br>
<div align="center"><a name="_Hlk143614542"></a>$48,500 – $60,250 |
Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.<br>
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<a name="_Hlk98929225"></a>Benefits include but are not limited
to:<br><br>
· Accessible, Diverse,
and Inclusive Workforce<br><br>
· Public Service Loan
Forgiveness Employer<br><br>
· Health Insurance
covered at 80% for employees – plans include family planning
benefits<br><br>
· HSA Plan and FSA Plan –
both include company contribution!<br><br>
· Competitive Dental and
Vision Plans<br><br>
· Health and Well-being
initiatives<br><br>
· 401(k) Plans with
company match and immediate vesting<br><br>
· Company provided Short
Term Disability<br><br>
· Basic Life Insurance at
no cost to employees<br><br>
· Voluntary Life
Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability<br><br>
· 4 weeks PTO<br><br>
· 11 Paid
Holidays<br><br>
· Educational Assistance
and Professional Development Opportunities<br><br>
· Optional Hybrid Work
Schedule<br><br>
· Voluntary Pet
Insurance<br><br>
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<h1><b>How to Apply</b></h1><br><br>
<b>To apply:</b>
<a href="https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=122167&clientkey=37466F7380F198CC901A032728F0ABA7">
click here</a>. If you have trouble accessing the application
through Paycom, please contact Ryan Ward at
<a href="mailto:rward@aph.org">rward@aph.org</a>.<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b><i>APH is a drug-free workplace. An
offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug
screening test.<br>
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<div align="center"><i>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</i>, <i>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. <br>
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<div align="center"><i>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.<br>
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<div align="center"><b><i>Disability/EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Employer<br>
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