[NFBNJ] Fwd: Virtual Job Announcement: Employment Coordinator for NFB of Virginia Project RISE

[Linda Melendez]

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Subject: [Virtual Job Announcement: Employment Coordinator for NFB of
Virginia Project RISE

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is seeking an Employment
Coordinator for its pre-employment transition Service, Project RISE.

Project RISE
Resilience, Independence, Self-advocacy, Employment National Federation of
the Blind of Virginia

Program Description
Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) is a
transition program, focusing on providing blind and low vision students
with the skills necessary to become competitively employed.
Students between the ages of 14 and 21 participate in monthly meetings
during the school year, participating in workshops designed to make them
more competitive in the job market. Students then engage in some kind of
work experience such as a job, paid or unpaid internship, or volunteer
experience during the summer months.

        Project RISE is seeking an employment coordinator to secure summer
work experiences for our students. You’ll help to build connections with
employers in the community, matched to our students’ strengths, aptitudes
and interests.
Approximate time commitment: 10 hours per week from March through August
2022.
Location: This is a telecommuting position open to anyone in the United
States, although familiarity with Virginia geography, employment, and
networking may be helpful.

Roles and Responsibilities
•       Review existing materials and develop a strategic plan for employer
recruitment/retention
•       Build new relationships with employers across the state
•       Document contact information and other relevant details for
employers/connections of employers
•       Work with mentors, staff, and students, to understand student
schedules and preferences
•       Pair approximately 15 students with summer experiences
•       Monitor an email account Monday through Friday during normal
business hours
•       Track weekly progress and share updates on weekly staff calls with
coordinators
•       Track student employer application processes and share opportunities
with all students as they become available/identified This position reports
to the Project RISE program coordinator, Ms.
Brianna Murray. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements for Personnel Contractors
All those contracted to provide services are required to go through a
background check, performed by the state of Virginia.
If awarded a contract, individuals will be providing services subject to
the terms outlined in the independent contract.
The compensation will be provided as a monthly stipend and excludes
additional benefits of any kind.

Next Steps
If interested, send a resume and cover letter to Brianna Murray at
rise at nfbv.org by Monday February 7, 2022. Interviews will be coordinated
dependent on your qualifications and experience.




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Greetings,


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Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org
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