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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>B</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>lindness<span style='color:black'>: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND) Inc. </span></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Assistant Director Job Posting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>For 30 years, Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc. has provided small group instruction in the alternative techniques of blindness. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live happy, and successful lives. We apply the </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>S<span style='color:black'>tructured </span>D<span style='color:black'>iscovery learning model to create an environment that promotes active learning and self-efficacy where students can empower themselves. We are one of three training centers rooted in the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, and are located just blocks south of downtown Minneapolis. </span>We are seeking an energetic and responsive individual to join our team in the position of Assistant Director.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Duties and Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Provide supervision and leadership in coordination with and in absence of the Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Oversee maintenance of buildings and grounds at the 100 East 22<sup>nd</sup> Street property, including supervising part-time maintenance staff and contractors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Supervise Youth Services Coordinator and Employment Specialist, while providing support to their programs and initiatives <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Edit and compile monthly reports for all program areas<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist in program development and enhancement in all other areas of the training center<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Work with the Executive Director to develop/renew contracts with state rehabilitation agencies and other vendors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Communicate effectively both orally and written with staff, students, and stakeholders<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist in the recruitment of students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Work with the Executive Director to evaluate center programming <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist in the development of the BLIND, Inc. annual budget<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Represent BLIND, Inc. at local, state and national NFB Conventions/events and at other professional gatherings in the field of blindness<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist in the development of community partnerships with BLIND, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Work with Resource Development Coordinator on fundraising and grant opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist the Executive Director to develop/implement staff training and staff improvement initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Assist the Executive Director with student discipline, administering such discipline as appropriate in the absence of Executive Director <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Other duties as assigned<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Minimum Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans 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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Outstanding oral and written presentation and communication skill</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>s<span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Experience working with blind people and ability to be an effective role model </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of nonvisual techniques</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Ability to keep up to date with federal and state laws related to blindness</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> legislation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>●<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Willing to travel to NFB national and state conventions and other venues representing BLIND, Inc. </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_heading=h.gjdgxs"></a><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Masters degree in the field of blindness from an accredited college or university<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Experience working with the blind in an instructional setting using the structure discovery teaching model<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Previous supervisor or project management experience<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Demonstrated leadership experience <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Active involvement within the National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>All employees of BLIND, Inc. are required to <span style='color:black'>undergo staff training in order to ensure that they are fully competent and understand the experiences of students in training, and build a solid foundation in the beliefs of blind people.</span> This training requires use of sleepshades and travel with the long white cane. <span style='color:black'>Therefore, we are willing to work with sighted applicants who have a solid background in specific areas, and are willing to learn and practice nonvisual skills.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Position Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Medical benefits<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>Employer-contribution</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> to 403B retirement program<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Greater Minneapolis monthly transit pass<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>P</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>aid attendance (including transportation, lodging and stipend) at National Federation of the Blind, state and/or national conventions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Paid holiday leave totaling 19 days annually on average <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Accrued additional paid leave based on hours worked<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_heading=h.30j0zll"></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Interested applicants should submit a resume,</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> cover letter, and three <span style='color:black'>references by August </span>28, 2020 <span style='color:black'>to Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, at </span></span><a href="mailto:jkennedy@blindinc.org"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>jkennedy@blindinc.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Contact Jennifer Kennedy via email at </span><a href="mailto:jkennedy@blindinc.org"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>jkennedy@blindinc.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>, or at 612-872-0100 with any questions regarding this position. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>