[Oabs] Fwd: [Ohio-talk] Job Available with the NFB of Ohio

[David Andrews]

>From: "Everett Gavel" <everettg at successfuladaptations.com>
>To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:02:49 -0500
>Cc: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: [Ohio-talk] Job Available with the NFB of Ohio
>
> 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.