[NABS-L] BISM Programs Summer 2024 and Beyond!

[nabs.president at gmail.com]

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder that these deadlines are coming up soon!

 

 

 


Gold STAR Staff Application Deadline Coming Up!


BISM is excited to introduce the Gold STAR Program!

 

This fully residential program will provide blind and low vision students
with a 4-week Work Based Learning Experience (e.g. customized employment and
training plan). Students will reside in apartment style housing with their
Blind peers while working in a professional environment and receiving
nonvisual skills training from competent Blind professionals. The work
experience will provide students with a first-hand perspective of
professional environments and the responsibilities that come with a career.
The nonvisual skills (i.e. Braille, Technology, Orientation & Mobility,
Independent Living, and Job Readiness) will introduce the students to a
roadmap for independence. 

 

As a Gold STAR Program Staffer, your role will be to serve as an instructor,
leader, and mentor to the students. Applications should be submitted by
April 1, 2024. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are anticipated to
take place in mid-April.  

 

All offers of employment will be contingent upon a successful comprehensive
background check.

 

Program location: Baltimore, Maryland (you do not need to reside in Maryland
to apply as a staffer)

Program Dates:  July 13 to August 9, 2024 (including weekends)

Staff Training: TBD based on staff availability

Pay for 4-week staffing: $3,000 to $3,500

 

You can find the position responsibilities and additional details in the
application link here <https://forms.gle/yWNXyrvetqNw7maW7> . 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at
jnarula at bism.org <mailto:jnarula at bism.org>  or 410-737-2642.

 


BISM's Internship Program


We at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) are very eager to
offer a new internship opportunity! The BISM Internship Program offers an
opportunity to promote real-world experience and mentoring in a supportive
environment. In-person internships are available for fall, spring, and
summer for approximately 3 to 4 months. 

Interns will have an opportunity to explore a variety of fields, some of
which might include: technology, management, teaching, human resources, and
marketing, among others. This opportunity is available for prospective and
current college students, recent graduates, and adults undergoing career
exploration. BISM will work with interns to offer a customizable work
experience centered around the intern's areas of interest. This is a paid
internship opportunity with housing options available.

We are looking for applicants who:

*	Are comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel, or willing to learn
*	Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
*	Take initiative appropriately and apply problem-solving skills
*	Are prompt and professional
*	Are able to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
simultaneously
*	Feel comfortable working both independently and as a team member
*	Are passionate about changing what it means to be blind
*	Exhibit a positive attitude
*	Are self-driven, eager to learn, and want to be challenged

 

If you would like to apply, please complete the BISM Internship Program
Application here <https://forms.gle/nS3A9hpha6DY4YoZA> . The deadline to
apply for the summer 2024 season is April 15, 2024. You may apply for future
seasons as well if desired. 

 

With any questions, please contact Juhi Narula at jnarula at bism.org
<mailto:jnarula at bism.org>  or Anica Zlotescu at azlotescu at bism.org
<mailto:azlotescu at bism.org> . We look forward to seeing your application
soon

 

Lauren Altman

President

National Association of Blind Students

Pronouns: she/her

Email: nabs.president at gmail.com <mailto:nabs.president at gmail.com> 

Phone: (973) 9307473