[nfbmi-talk] job posted at seedlings braille books

[Lydia Anne Schuck]

Job Posting: 

Community Outreach Manager (Livonia)
Seedlings Braille Books for Children, a Livonia nonprofit organization serving blind children worldwide for 30 years, seeks a qualified part-time (avg. 28 hrs/wk) person to lead our public relations and fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

    Manage fundraising events, appeals
    Research and write grant proposals
    Write and disseminate press releases, news stories, and newsletters
    Speak to civic groups, clubs, schools and conduct tours
    Attend conferences and conventions for Seedlings
    Manage social media presence

Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent education in Marketing or Public Relations
    Minimum 3 years of nonprofit experience
    Demonstrated fundraising, PR, special events, and grant writing experience
    Experience in public speaking and strong writing & verbal communication skills
    Willingness to learn braille basics

Key Attributes:

    Ability to work independently and also in a team environment (Department of 2; Full team of 10, plus volunteers)
    Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office, Constant Contact a plus
    Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills
    Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential for this position (majority of the hours will be in office plus occasional evening meetings with civic groups, conferences)

Seedlings’ Mission: Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a non-profit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy by providing high-quality, low-cost children’s literature in Braille.

For more information on Seedlings, see: www.seedlings.org If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: info at seedlings.org


Lydia Schuck, MSEd
Research Associate, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
Western Michigan University
1908 W. Michigan Avenue, Mailstop 5259
Kalamazoo, MI  49008
phone 269.387.5990