[NFBV-Potomac-Announce] FW: Opportunity to Join the NFB-NEWSLINE Team

[John Halverson]

Hello,

 

Some of you may  find  this of interest.

 

John

 

 

From: Scott White [mailto:SWhite at NFB.org] 
Sent: None
To: John Halverson <johnh50 at Verizon.net>
Subject: Opportunity to Join the NFB-NEWSLINE Team

 

Good Afternoon,

Are you interested in helping NFB-NEWSLINE grow and continue to provide
newspapers, magazines, and more to blind Americans across the country?
NFB-NEWSLINE is hiring for a NFB-NEWSLINE Program Assistant. More
information on this rare opportunity to be a part of the NFB-NEWSLINE team
and how to apply is listed below.

Thank you,

Scott White

NFB-NEWSLINE, a service of the National Federation of the Blind that
provides over five hundred state and national newspapers, seventy magazines,
television and job listings to blind and print-disabled Americans is
currently seeking a Program Assistant. To learn more about the NFB-NEWSLINE
service, please visit www.nfbnewsline.org <http://www.nfbnewsline.org> .

This position will report to the Director of Sponsored Technology Programs
and will require an efficient, multitasking individual that can work
independently with extreme attention to detail while providing excellent
follow-through skills. The successful candidate must possess the ability to
make judgments in establishing priorities in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation, review, editing, proofreading, and
distribution of letters, reports, web pages, memorandums, expense reports,
and other office correspondence. 

Analyze documents and provide an oral or written summary of key concepts.

Respond to telephone and email inquiries from state funding sources, NFB
affiliates, and subscribers.

Plan travel, make hotel reservations, and purchase tickets.

Plan and coordinate logistics for meetings.

Prepare and post material to the web.

Effectively communicate with state funding sources, National Federation of
the Blind affiliates, and subscribers orally and in writing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn
other software programs as required.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.


Strong skills in problem solving and forward thinking.

Excellent skills in managing electronic and paper files using general
record-keeping and filing systems.

Flexibility in undertaking other duties as required.

Demonstrated ability to function on teams or individually, depending upon
task required, and to move quickly and efficiently from one task to another.

This job does involve some overnight travel.

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum of an associate degree preferred, but we will consider other
combinations of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform
the work.

How to Apply

We do not speak in terms of "positions" for many of our jobs at the NFB
National Office, preferring to focus on the applicant's total skill set in
determining a fit with our needs. Candidates for jobs at this level are
hired on the basis of their education and experience ratings and careful
assessment of performance in multiple interviews. We seek individuals who
long to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long
denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail on the basis of ability and not
be denied opportunity on the basis of society's stereotypes. This job is
open until filled. Applicants should send via email, a cover letter, a
resume with wage history, and the contact information of two professional
references to NFB Human Resources email HR at nfb.org <mailto:HR at nfb.org> .

In accordance with federal law and United States Department of the Treasury
policy, 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 HR at nfb.org <mailto:HR at nfb.org> .

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