[NFBV-Announce] Job Announcement: Employment Coordinator

[Joe Orozco]

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.