[IL-Talk] Fw: The NFB is seeking a NFB-NEWSLINE deputy director

[David Meyer]

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From: Scott White <swhite at nfb.org>
to: David Meyer <datemeyer at mysero.net>
Subject: The NFB is seeking a NFB-NEWSLINE deputy director


Deputy Director -- NFB-NEWSLINE

Advocacy & Policy

Description

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.

Responsibilities.

Assist the director in overseeing the daily operations of the 
NFB-NEWSLINE service.

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans to 
expand and improve the service.

Coordinate volunteers working on the NFB-NEWSLINE service across the country.

Enhance the subscriber onboarding, training, and customer service experience.

Assist with NFB-NEWSLINE state sponsor and publisher contracts.

Deliver presentations to community stakeholders on NFB-NEWSLINE.

Analyze NFB-NEWSLINE usage trends and recommend feature enhancements 
and content additions.

Prepare reports on service usage, user feedback, and other key metrics.

Handle all aspects of acquiring content for the NFB-NEWSLINE service.

Act as the point of contact between content providers and NFB-NEWSLINE.

Maintain quality control of the information presented on NFB-NEWSLINE.

Qualifications.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively relate 
to a wide variety of people to maintain/develop professional relationships.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership ability and experience in managing projects effectively.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Outstanding organizational skills.

Excellent customer service and follow-up skills.

Excellent teamwork skills.

Deadline-oriented.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes and work in a dynamic environment.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop plans 
for the improvement and expansion of the service.

Education and Experience.

Experience with NFB-NEWSLINE preferred but not required.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.

Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits.

The pay range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 dollars.

Please go to our benefits brochure to learn about the employee benefits 
offered by the National Federation of the Blind.

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 at 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 at nfb.org.