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<font size=2>This is Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology
Programs for the National Federation of the Blind. I wanted to write to
make you aware of a current opening for the Manager of Marketing/Outreach
for Sponsored Technology Programs at the National Center. Please see
below for more information on responsibilities and qualifications for
this opportunity.<br>
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<font size=2>Thank you.<br>
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<font size=2>Scott White<br>
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<font size=2>Manager of Marketing/Outreach for Sponsored Technology<br>
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Description:<br>
Under the supervision of the Director of Sponsored Technology Programs
the Manager of Marketing / Outreach for Sponsored Technology will have
the primary responsibility for widespread adoption of the NFB-NEWSLINE(r)
service throughout the United States. The manager will perform
marketing/outreach activities for NFB-NEWSLINE to state sponsors, current
subscribers, potential subscribers, and other stakeholders in the print
disabled community. Additionally the manager will also assist the
Director of Sponsored Technology with other sponsored technology
activities as needed. <br>
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Responsibilities:<br>
Develops and updates all NFB-NEWSLINE promotional material <br>
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the distribution of
NFB-NEWSLINE promotional material <br>
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with training sponsors on the use
of promotional items and basic sponsorship logistics <br>
Develops/implements marketing plans for NFB-NEWSLINE and tracks their
effectiveness <br>
Researches potential funding sources and prepares grant proposals when
appropriate <br>
Provides leadership to sponsors / potential sponsors in development of
proposals for funding <br>
Recommends NFB-NEWSLINE feature enhancements and initiatives to the
Director of Sponsored Technology based on sponsor/subscriber feedback
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Builds partnerships with sponsors and other stakeholders in the blindness
community relating to marketing/outreach of NFB-NEWSLINE <br>
Prepares communications to sponsors and subscribers, including
newsletters <br>
Prepares communications to the media such as press releases <br>
Exhibits NFB-NEWSLINE at conferences attended by potential subscribers
and other stakeholders in the print disabled community <br>
Plans and conducts trips for the purpose of NFB-NEWSLINE
marketing/outreach across the country as needed <br>
Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the planning and conducting of
sponsor/subscriber training sessions <br>
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Skills Required:<br>
Ability to set priorities and establish work routines independently <br>
Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and effectively <br>
Ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet
deadlines <br>
Excellent oral and written communication <br>
Ability to learn quickly <br>
Ability to conduct oral presentations to small and large groups <br>
Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people and to trouble
shoot problems <br>
Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, through independent research
on stakeholders in the print disabled community with respect to
marketing/outreach of NFB-NEWSLINE <br>
Demonstrated skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word,
Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook <br>
Ability to perform basic computer tasks required for the efficient
operation of a business office <br>
Ability to efficiently and effectively conduct Internet research to
extract relevant concise details on the subject matter being investigated
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Ability to analyze a volume of information and present only the important
key concepts. <br>
Education:<br>
A High School diploma is required. Other combinations of education
and experience demonstrating qualifications to perform the work will be
considered.<br>
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Comments:<br>
Some out-of-state overnight travel is required.<br>
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There are no “positions” at the National Office for many of our
jobs. Candidates are hired on the basis of their education and
experience ratings and performance in multiple interviews. We seek
individuals who long to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy
for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail on the basis
of ability, not be denied opportunity on the basis of society’s
stereotypes. Applicants should send, preferably via e-mail, a
résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Anthony
Cobb, Director of Human Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200
East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone
410-659-9314, ext. 2281; fax 410-685-5653; e-mail
<a href="mailto:Acobb@nfb.org">Acobb@nfb.org</a>
<<a href="mailto:Acobb@nfb.org" eudora="autourl">
mailto:Acobb@nfb.org</a>>. The National Federation of the Blind
is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly all terms and
conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race,
creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital
status, age, or disability.</font></blockquote></body>
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