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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><h1>Please consider applying to this exciting employment opportunity.<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white'>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) is empowering blind seniors with a variety of home management and life and advocacy skills training opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are launching a program benefiting up to 60 blind and low vision seniors over the age of 55 by way of empowerment training built upon an extensive track record of empowerment programs for seniors, students and adults conducted in Virginia and across the country. These programs combine alternative skills training, blind and low vision role models, and our positive philosophy on blindness to deliver results to participants and a long term connection to a peer network. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the NFB’s positive blindness philosophy and lean on it to have a profound impact in the lives of blind seniors in Virginia.<span style='background:white;mso-highlight:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white'>This initiative, hosted in strategically chosen locations in Virginia, will prepare blind and low-vision seniors to take control of their personal and professional lives through direct and individualized attention based on physical ability, personal skills, and goals.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Preparation for the program will commence in September and officially launch at the annual state convention in Falls Church, October 29-31. At present, the program will be administered over three weekends from January through March, but additional funding is being sought, creating a potential to create a long-term program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Silver BELLS Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Approximate Hours: 15 hours per week<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reports To: President, NFB of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Required Duties<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Manage the overall program including the strategic direction, relationship management, engagement of stakeholders, and staffing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Participate in the development and execution of a diverse funding strategy for the program’s long-term sustainability<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Oversee the development of curriculum and schedules for weekend programming<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Oversee, manage, and supervise logistics, administrative, and training personnel<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Manage a pool of up to ten volunteers to execute weekend programming<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Take leadership in the Recruitment of program participants<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Coordinate closely with the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia for volunteer opportunities, membership involvement, and collaboration at the chapter and affiliate levels<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Project management experience with the ability to envision, plan, and execute a new initiative with the intent to establish it as a permanent program<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Ability to collaborate with competing personalities, virtually and in person<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Professional decorum in providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure the program’s optimal performance<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Experience working with senior citizens<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Receptive to input from program participants to ensure their needs are reasonably accommodated<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Available to travel for weekend programming<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Willing to participate in the annual state convention of the NFBV<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Familiarity with alternative techniques used by successful blind and low vision seniors including literacy skills, , home management, and basic assistive technology<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Capacity to strategically weave positive blindness philosophy into all facets of the training experience while respecting the individual where they are at<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Requirements for Personnel Contractors<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 on a monthly basis and excludes additional benefits of any kind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Next Steps<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If interested in this part-time opportunity, send a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="mailto:tracy.soforenko@gmail.com">tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by Monday, August 2, 2021. Interviews will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>