[NFBSF] NEW JOB POSTING - LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Sat Aug 24 00:47:52 UTC 2019

Aww, this makes me so sad! If you haven't found the right person in
two years, let me know. This is the first time I wished I was older.

-- 
Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
Stanford University | Class of 2021
BA Candidate | Communications
Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
Director of Communications | Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU)
Education SME and Student Liaison | AIRA
Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)

On 8/23/19, Juliet Stewart via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings!
> The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently seeking a
> Communications Associate in beautiful San Francisco California!!
> [Title: LightHouse Logo in persimmon and black.  - Description: ightHouse
> Logo in persimmon and black. The word Lighthouse is bookended by a braille L
> and a braille H. Words read LightHouse for the Blind and Visually
> Impaired.]
>
>
>
> LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>
> POSITION:                                         Administrative Assistant
>
> REPORTS TO:                                    Senior Director, Programs
>
> APPLICATION DEADLINE:              Open Until Filled
>
> The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in
> downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full time Administrative Assistant
> to fill a valued role in our growing organization.
>
> Role Overview:
> If you're looking for a unique administrative role in a diverse nonprofit
> culture, you may have just found it! You'll be working closely with the
> Community Services and Access Technology departments on daily tasks. You
> will also provide some administrative support to the Senior Director of
> Programs. We are a fun, fascinating, and widely diverse community of warm
> and friendly folks. We work in a beautiful new building in downtown San
> Francisco,
> steps from the Civic Center Bart stop, with spectacular views from our top
> floor offices.
>
> Desirable Qualifications:
>
> ·       A college degree is a plus.
>
>   *   At least two years' experience in an administrative support position,
> or related field. A background in non-profits is highly desirable.
>   *   Excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexible,
> detail-oriented.
>   *   Possess strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of emotional
> intelligence to relate to staff, board members, volunteers, and students
> with disabilities.
>   *   Ability to manage multiple projects with precision and a high degree
> of organization.
>   *   Ability to read English aloud in a clear and rapid manner is highly
> desirable. This position will often assist blind employees through reading
> visual materials.
>   *   Very strong Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly Word, Excel
> and Outlook.
>   *   Must have valid California Driver License and be willing to
> occasionally drive as
>
> part of this position.
>
>   *   Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
>
> Other: Personal initiative. Curiosity about people, a sense of humor and a
> strong team-oriented style. Enthusiasm for LightHouse services and the
> transformative effect we have on the lives of individuals who are blind or
> have low vision.
>
> Who We Are:
>
> The LightHouse has an audacious mission - to transform the lives of the
> 40,000 blind people in the greater bay area and beyond.  We do this through
> tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community
> formation in San Francisco, our five satellite offices and Enchanted Hills
> Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly
> community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot
> state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from
> Civic Center Bart.  LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change
> the future for blind people and the wider community.
>
> Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber,
> Dolby, ZenDesk and many other tech giants.  Within three blocks are all of
> the principal building for northern California's federal, state and local
> government.  Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco
> Symphony and opera, the Asian Art museum and dozens of other key cultural
> anchors of the entire bay area.
>
> The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and
> sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of
> Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of
> blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.
>
> Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides
> skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who
> are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in
> 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The
> blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently
> with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use technology accessibly, and
> meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an
> unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition,
> LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.
>
> Employee Benefits:
>
> The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision
> and dental insurance.  Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k)
> plan, subsidized health club membership among many other perks.
>
> Learn About Us
>
> LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>
> 1155 market Street, 10th Floor
>
> San Francisco, CA 94103
>
> www.lighthouse-sf.org<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org>
>
> Compensation:  Depending On Experience; industry competitive"
> How To Apply:
>
> After reviewing the complete Job Description please submit a cover letter
> and résumé in Microsoft Word attachments (no PDFs please), to
> hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>, including the job title
> in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online
> profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete
> submissions. Thanks for your understanding.
>
> To access the full Job Description for this position, please go to:
> http://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/administrative as
> Many Warm Regards,
>
>
> Juliet Cato Stewart
>
> HR Manager
> 1155 Market Street, 10th Fl
> San Francisco,  CA  94103
> Pronouns:  she, her, hers
> 415.694.7332
> jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org
>
>
> LightHouse is hiring. Details are
> here<https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers>.
>