NFB-NEWSLINE seeking Deputy Director
The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization. Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization that raises expectations throughout society.
The Advocacy and Policy Department of the National Federation of the Blind is responsible for assisting the President in the coordination and management of all federal legislative and regulatory advocacy; providing affiliates with state and local legislative technical assistance, strategy development, and training; membership support with education, employment, and Social Security issues; the administration of our Independence Market; and the administration of our NFB-NEWSLINE system.
The National Federation of the Blind is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as a deputy director for NFB-NEWSLINE. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that is making a significant impact on the lives of blind, low-vision, deafblind, and print-disabled individuals across the United States by providing them with accessible information. The successful candidate is an efficient, multitasking self-starter who can formulate strategies to drive process improvement. As the deputy director, you will work closely with the director of Sponsored Technology Programs to take the NFB-NEWSLINE service to the next level. We are looking for a self-starter who can multitask efficiently and drive process improvement.
About NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio and Braille information service that provides access to over 500 publications, including national, state, and international newspapers, breaking news, magazines, emergency weather alerts, retail ads, job listings, and TV listings. Our subscribers can access these publications via a touchtone telephone, the internet, OnDemand email, portable players, or iOS Devices such as an iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Learn more at www.nfbnewsline.org.
How to Apply.
We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail based on ability, and not be denied opportunity based on society's stereotypes.
This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email, a resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Human Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, extension 2413; fax 410-685-5653; email careers@nfb.org.
The National Federation of the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. For more detailed information about our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, please email a request to careers@nfb.org.