[Jobs] FW: [fia-acb] Fwd: [CCB-L] job opening for BlindSkills

[Peter Altschul]

>Blindskills, Inc. seeks an Executive Director
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>The mission of Blindskills, Inc. is to disseminate resources and 
>information to blind and visually impaired people and their 
>families.  This mission is accomplished through its toll-free help 
>line, Web site and a bi-monthly publication, DIALOGUE: A World of 
>Ideas for Visually Impaired People of All Ages, available in five formats.
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>The Executive Director reports to the Blindskills, Inc. Board of 
>Directors regarding the business affairs of Blindskills, Inc. and 
>the implementation of Board policies. This individual oversees and 
>coordinates all work and resources related to Blindskills, Inc. to 
>meet the high quality standard of program delivery.  The Executive 
>Director oversees operational responsibilities including: 
>supervision and performance management of all staff; planning and 
>financial management, including grant writing and fund development; 
>human resources administration; marketing and community 
>relations.  Demonstrated competency is required across a broad range 
>of managerial functions appropriate to an organization of comparable size.
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>1.      Relevant administrative leadership (3+ years), preferably at 
>a nonprofit or public sector organization;
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>2.    BS/BA or Higher Education Level;
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>3.     Proven grant writing and fund raising experience;
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>4.    <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = 
>"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Superior written, 
>oral communication and listening skills.
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>Successful Candidate will have:
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>1.      Effective organizational and interpersonal abilities;
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>2.    Strong leadership skills which inspire others to succeed;
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>3.     Tact, diplomacy and the ability to broker compromise between 
>and among outside interests;
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>4.    Communicative management techniques;
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>5.     Engaging public presence and articulate speaking ability;
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>6.    Proficiency with use of computers and internet navigation.
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>  Preference given to candidate with experience:
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>1.      Working in the field of visual  impairment or disabilities;
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>2.    Knowledge of assistive technologies
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>Responsibilities:
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>1.      Establish positive, collaborative partnerships with all 
>community agencies and persons vital to the growth of the programs 
>and services provided;
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>2.    Cultivate relationships with potential grantors;
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>3.     Understand and maintain all revenue sources;
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>4.    Seek innovative funding sources;
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>5.     Foster positive relationships with the staff and board members;
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>6.    Maintain the empathetic integrity of programs for the clients;
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>7.     Develop and administer a fiscally conservative budget;
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>8.    Establish and maintain a close working relationship with 
>colleagues in the field;
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>9.    Coordinate efforts with other agencies and organizations nationally;
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>10.                        Represent the organization at public forums;
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>11.  Build rapport with the media;
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>12.Explore the possibilities of expanding services;
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>13. Oversee Human Resource policies and procedures related to staff 
>and volunteers.
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>This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspired and passionate 
>individual to make a significant difference in the lives of blind 
>and visually impaired people.  .  All interested candidates must 
>submit a cover letter, resume, application and salary requirements 
>to <mailto:info at blindskills.com>info at blindskills.com in order to be 
>considered.   Posting open until position is filled.
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>I hereby certify that this application contains no 
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>understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for in 
>this application is cause for cancellation of the application and/or 
>dismissal from employment.  I authorize Blindskills, Inc. to make 
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>APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE                                            Date


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