<div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is seeking an Employment Coordinator for </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">its pre-employment transition Service, Project RISE.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Project RISE</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Resilience, Independence, Self-advocacy, Employment</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-weight:bold;font-family:Cambria;color:rgb(79,129,189)">Program Description</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;padding-left:36px"></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">Project RISE is seeking an employment coordinator to secure summer work experiences for our students. </span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">You’ll </span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">help to build connections with employers in the community, matched to our students’ </span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">strengths, aptitudes and interests.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">Approximate time commitment: 10 hours per week from </span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">March through August 202</span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">2</span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">Location: This is a telecommuting position open to anyone in the United State</span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">s, although familiarity with Virginia geography, employment, and networking may be helpful. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">Roles and Responsibilities</span></span></p><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Review existing materials and develop a strategic plan for employer recruitment/retention</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Build new relationships with employers across the state </span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Document contact information and other relevant details for employers/connections of employers</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Work with mentors</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">, staff, and </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">students, to</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> understand student schedules and </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">preferences</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Pair </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">approximately </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">15 students with summer experiences</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:18px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Monitor an email account Monday through Friday during normal business hours</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:18px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Track weekly progress and share updates on weekly staff calls with coordinators</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px" dir="auto"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-family:Symbol">• </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Track student employer application processes and share opportunities with all students as they become available/identified</span></div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">This position reports to the Project RISE program coordinator, Ms.</span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em"> Brianna Murray</span></span><span style="line-height:14.399999618530273px;font-size:12px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:1.5em">. Compensation is commensurate with experience.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><a name="m_-7841159612338686677_OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="m_-7841159612338686677_OLE_LINK2"></a><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-weight:bold;font-family:Cambria;color:rgb(79,129,189)">Requirements for Personnel Contractors</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">All those contracted to provide services are required to go through a background check, performed by the state of Virginia.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">If awarded a contract, individuals will be providing services subject to the terms outlined in the independent contract.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">The compensation will be provided </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">as a </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">monthly </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">stipend </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">and excludes additional benefits of any kind.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p><p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-weight:bold;font-family:Cambria;color:rgb(79,129,189)">Next Steps</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:21.600000381469727px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">If interested, send a resume and cover letter to </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Brianna Murray </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">at </span><a href="mailto:rise@nfbv.org" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px;color:rgb(0,0,255)">rise@nfbv.org</span></a><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> by </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">Monday </span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">February</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> 7</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">, 202</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">2</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px">.</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> Interviews will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience.</span><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;margin-left:36px;font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:21.600000381469727px"> </span></p>
</div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">Greetings,</span><br></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br></font></span></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4">Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br></font></span><font size="4"><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a></font><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="4"><br>Live the life you want.</font><br></i><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="1"><i>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</i></font></span><br></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1"><br></font></i></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div>