[Trainer-Talk] Fwd: Help Advertising RISE Program Coordinator Role

[David Andrews]

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National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Project RISE, the affiliate's youth transition program, is seeking a 
fulltime Program Coordinator for the 2021-2022 academic year. The 
application closes on Thursday, July 15. Please read on to learn more!





Program Description

Project RISE (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) is 
a pre-employment transition program within the state of Virginia and 
part of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, focusing on 
providing blind and low vision students with the skills necessary to 
become competitively employed. Students between the ages of 14 and 21 
come together to enjoy monthly sessions during the school year, 
participating in workshops designed to make them more competitive in 
the job market and successful in their next step of life, whatever 
that may be. Students then engage in work-based learning opportunity, 
which may include paid or unpaid internship during the summer months. 
This program promotes positive blindness philosophy, while providing 
fun and engaging activities for high school and college students. Our 
program relies on a staff of approximately ten individuals, including 
a Program Coordinator, Marketing and Logistics Coordinator and a 
group of mentors. During each academic year, monthly sessions are 
organized between in-person, virtual, and weekend-long programming.



Program Coordinator

Approximately: 40 hours a week | Fulltime
Location: While this is a virtual position, all programming and 
meetings are in the Virginia or surrounding areas
Required Duties:
    * Manage the overall program including the strategic direction, 
relationship management, engagement of stakeholders, and staffing
    * Build and maintain relationships with the state agency, 
business partners, VR counselors, and other key stakeholders  to 
ensure program sustainability and growth
    * Develop and execute curricula for each session, accommodating 
for various learning styles and differentiating instruction
    * Oversee, manage, and supervise approximately ten staff members, 
including Marketing and Logistics Coordinator and program mentors, on 
a day-to-day basis
    * Coordinate continuous training of staff and students
    * Monitor student progress and concerns, while managing 
pre-employment transition services
    * Recruit students and staff to program
    * Develop and execute a strategy and implementation plan for 
student work experiences
    * Coordinate closely with the National Federation of the Blind of 
Virginia for volunteer opportunities, membership involvement, and 
collaboration at the chapter and affiliate levels
    * Reports directly to the affiliate president of the National 
Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Preferred Traits:
    * Experience with classroom teaching or program management/execution
    * Familiar with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and 
pre-employment transition services for youth
    * Experience working with blind and low vision youth
    * Bachelor's Degree in related field, such as Human Services, 
Social Work, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
    * Ability to be flexible and adaptable under changing 
circumstances in a fast-pace environment




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 on a monthly basis and excludes additional benefits of any kind.



Next Steps

If interested in this fulltime opportunity, send a resume, cover 
letter, and information on two references to 
<mailto:rise at nfbv.org>rise at nfbv.org by Thursday, July 15, 2021. 
Interviews will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience.

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