[NFBN-Announce] Now Hiring: Looking for Dynamic Staff for WAGES 2025

[NFB of Nebraska]

Hello.

 

We are now hiring for the 2025 Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) program. Please feel free to share this message with anyone who you feel might be a good fit. More information is below.

 

As a blind person who attended summer camps and programs growing up, there was no greater influence to me than positive adult role models that I could relate to. Blind and low vision mentors taught me valuable skills, prepared me for life beyond high school, and became people I looked up to for advice, ideas, and growth. It is my hope that we can provide these same experiences to this year's WAGES participants, and I invite you to apply to join us during the summer or send this mesage along to someone you think may be a good fit. We have positions to fit a variety of schedules including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

●Dates: June 22 - August 1, 2025 (staff training Monday, June 16)

●Location: University of Nebraska Lincoln + Various job sites

●Contact email: wagesnebraska at gmail.com <mailto:wagesnebraska at gmail.com> 

●Contact phone or text: (402) 302-1222

 


Information for Staff


 

We are currently hiring for all positions for the 2025 WAGES program. To submit your job application, please visit

https://bit.ly/wages25

 

Note: You may need to log into your Google/Gmail account to fill out the application.

 


ABOUT WAGES


 

Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) is a program of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. WAGES, held June 22-August 1, 2025, is a six-week immersive employment experience for high school students 15 years and older who are blind and low vision. During the program students live in a residence hall on the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus and work a full-time job. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students have the opportunity to improve their blindness and independent living skills and gain self-confidence. When not working, students participate in a variety of challenge activities and blindness philosophy discussions and activities. During the program, students will have the opportunity to attend the National Federation of the blind National Convention in New Orlens, LA from July 7-14.

 


About JB&K Services


 

JB&K Services is a disabled owned, woman owned, small business contracted by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the management of the WAGES program. JB&K Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.

 

Please visit https://bit.ly/wages25 for job descriptions and more information.

 

Thank you for your interest in the WAGES program.

 

Best,

J.J. Meddaugh, WAGES Co-Coordinator

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