[Ohio-talk] Job Available with the NFB of Ohio

[Everett Gavel]

>From the December 2008 Issue of the Braille Monitor, 
Monitor Miniatures section:

Job Available:
The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is 
accepting
applications for its position of director of field 
services. This person
will work closely with the affiliate president to carry 
out day-to-day
organizational duties. These will include but are not 
limited to working
with members of the legislature on matters of 
importance to the organized
blind; representing the NFB at meetings in the 
blindness field; assisting,
advising, and advocating for blind consumers and 
parents of blind children;
and offering support to NFB members and chapters across 
the state.
Interested candidates should use access technology 
efficiently; write
effectively; be interested in the political process and 
issues in the
blindness field; have some experience working with 
people; travel
independently; and be able to use initiative, seek 
guidance, and
distinguish when to do which. The applicant chosen must 
be willing to
relocate to Columbus, Ohio.
This is probably an entry-level position. To some 
degree it will come
to reflect the individual skills and interests of the 
person hired.
Applicants must understand and embrace the NFB's 
philosophy of blindness.
The candidate chosen will work closely with the NFB of 
Ohio president,
first vice president, and president emerita.
The salary is negotiable, depending on experience, but 
is likely to
start at about $33,000. Benefits are included. 
Candidates are welcome to
apply until the position is filled. If interested, send 
résumé, cover
letter discussing strengths and significant experience, 
and the names and
contact information of two people with whom we can 
discuss your candidacy
to Dr. J. Webster Smith, P.O. Box 458, Athens, Ohio 
45701-0458. Documents
may be emailed to <Jsmith1 at ohiou.edu>. Those interested 
in discussing the
position with its previous holder may call Eric Duffy 
evenings at (614) 562-
5524 or J.W. Smith at (740) 592-6326.