[NFBofSC] FW: The NFB is seeking a NFB-NEWSLINE deputy director

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From: Scott White <swhite at nfb.org> 
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2024 4:28 PM
To: Frank J Loza <floza58 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: The NFB is seeking a NFB-NEWSLINE deputy director

 

Deputy Director -- NFB-NEWSLINE 

Advocacy & Policy

Description

The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind
people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto
Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is
a coordinated network of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that
raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for
blind people to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are
central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional
expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization.
Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff
advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant,
energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization that raises
expectations throughout society.

The Advocacy and Policy Department of the National Federation of the Blind
is responsible for assisting the President in the coordination and
management of all federal legislative and regulatory advocacy; providing
affiliates with state and local legislative technical assistance, strategy
development, and training; membership support with education, employment,
and Social Security issues; the administration of our Independence Market;
and the administration of our NFB-NEWSLINE system.

The National Federation of the Blind is seeking a dynamic and innovative
individual to join our team as a deputy director for NFB-NEWSLINE. This is
an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that is making a
significant impact on the lives of blind, low-vision, deafblind, and
print-disabled individuals across the United States by providing them with
accessible information. The successful candidate is an efficient,
multitasking self-starter who can formulate strategies to drive process
improvement. As the deputy director, you will work closely with the director
of Sponsored Technology Programs to take the NFB-NEWSLINE service to the
next level. We are looking for a self-starter who can multitask efficiently
and drive process improvement.

About NFB-NEWSLINE. 

NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio and Braille information service that provides
access to over 500 publications, including national, state, and
international newspapers, breaking news, magazines, emergency weather
alerts, retail ads, job listings, and TV listings. Our subscribers can
access these publications via a touchtone telephone, the internet, OnDemand
email, portable players, or iOS Devices such as an iPhone, iPod, or iPad.
Learn more at www.nfbnewsline.org <http://www.nfbnewsline.org> .

Responsibilities.

Assist the director in overseeing the daily operations of the NFB-NEWSLINE
service.

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans to
expand and improve the service.

Coordinate volunteers working on the NFB-NEWSLINE service across the
country.

Enhance the subscriber onboarding, training, and customer service
experience.

Assist with NFB-NEWSLINE state sponsor and publisher contracts.

Deliver presentations to community stakeholders on NFB-NEWSLINE.

Analyze NFB-NEWSLINE usage trends and recommend feature enhancements and
content additions.

Prepare reports on service usage, user feedback, and other key metrics.

Handle all aspects of acquiring content for the NFB-NEWSLINE service.

Act as the point of contact between content providers and NFB-NEWSLINE.

Maintain quality control of the information presented on NFB-NEWSLINE.

Qualifications.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively relate to a
wide variety of people to maintain/develop professional relationships.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership ability and experience in managing projects effectively.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Outstanding organizational skills.

Excellent customer service and follow-up skills. 

Excellent teamwork skills.

Deadline-oriented.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes and work in a dynamic environment.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop plans for the
improvement and expansion of the service.

Education and Experience.

Experience with NFB-NEWSLINE preferred but not required.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field. 

Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits.

The pay range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 dollars.

Please go to our benefits brochure to learn about the employee benefits
offered by the National Federation of the Blind. 

How to Apply.

We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause and to assist in
advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail based
on ability, and not be denied opportunity based on society's stereotypes.

This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email,
a resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Human
Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at
Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, extension 2413;
fax 410-685-5653; email careers at nfb.org <mailto:careers at nfb.org> .

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. For more detailed
information about our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, please
email a request to careers at nfb.org <mailto:careers at nfb.org> .

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