[bksvol-discuss] Re: O.T. Fw: NFB-NEWSLINE Announcement

  • From: "Sue Stevens" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:27:14 -0600

Hi Cindy Ray,

I can’t get yoour email address off your message.  But no, I’m not from 
Colorado.  (smile)

Sue S.


From: Cindy Ray 
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:57 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O.T. Fw: NFB-NEWSLINE Announcement

Sue, send to me off list. Are you from Colorado? 
Cindy Ray

On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:11 AM, Sue Stevens wrote:


  Hello all,

  I know this is off-topic, but for those who may be seeking a job, I thought 
it would be of interest, worth an off topic post.

  Sue S.


  From: NFB-NEWSLINE 
  Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 10:49 AM
  To: siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Subject: NFB-NEWSLINE Announcement

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                    NFB-NEWSLINE ANNOUNCEMENT
                   
                    February 3, 2012 
             
                    Dear Sue, 



                   
             
                      
                    This is Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology 
Programs for the National Federation of the Blind. I wanted to write to make 
you aware of a current opening for the Manager of Marketing/Outreach for 
Sponsored Technology Programs at the National Center. Please see below for more 
information on responsibilities and qualifications for this opportunity.




                    Thank you.


                    ************************* 

                    Manager of Marketing/Outreach for Sponsored Technology


                    Description:
                    Under the supervision of the Director of Sponsored 
Technology Programs the Manager of Marketing / Outreach for Sponsored 
Technology will have the primary responsibility for widespread adoption of the 
NFB-NEWSLINE(r) service throughout the United States.  The manager will perform 
marketing/outreach activities for NFB-NEWSLINE to state sponsors, current 
subscribers, potential subscribers, and other stakeholders in the print 
disabled community.  Additionally the manager will also assist the Director of 
Sponsored Technology with other sponsored technology activities as needed.   


                    Responsibilities:
                    Develops and updates all NFB-NEWSLINE promotional material 
                    Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the distribution 
of NFB-NEWSLINE promotional material 
                    Assists the Sponsored Technology team with training 
sponsors on the use of promotional items and basic sponsorship logistics 
                    Develops/implements marketing plans for NFB-NEWSLINE and 
tracks their effectiveness 
                    Researches potential funding sources and prepares grant 
proposals when appropriate 
                    Provides leadership to sponsors / potential sponsors in 
development of proposals for funding 
                    Recommends NFB-NEWSLINE feature enhancements and 
initiatives to the Director of Sponsored Technology based on sponsor/subscriber 
feedback 
                    Builds partnerships with sponsors and other stakeholders in 
the blindness community relating to marketing/outreach of NFB-NEWSLINE 
                    Prepares communications to sponsors and subscribers, 
including newsletters 
                    Prepares communications to the media such as press releases 
                    Exhibits NFB-NEWSLINE at conferences attended by potential 
subscribers and other stakeholders in the print disabled community 
                    Plans and conducts trips for the purpose of NFB-NEWSLINE 
marketing/outreach across the country as needed 
                    Assists the Sponsored Technology team with the planning and 
conducting of sponsor/subscriber training sessions


                    Skills Required:
                    Ability to set priorities and establish work routines 
independently 
                    Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and 
effectively 
                    Ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously and 
meet deadlines 
                    Excellent oral and written communication 
                    Ability to learn quickly 
                    Ability to conduct oral presentations to small and large 
groups 
                    Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people 
and to trouble shoot problems 
                    Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, through 
independent research on stakeholders in the print disabled communitywith 
respect to marketing/outreach of NFB-NEWSLINE 
                    Demonstrated skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite, 
including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook 
                    Ability to perform basic computer tasks required for the 
efficient operation of a business office 
                    Ability to efficiently and effectively conduct Internet 
research to extract relevant concise details on the subject matter being 
investigated 
                    Ability to analyze a volume of information and present only 
the important key concepts. 
                    Education:
                    A High School diploma is required.  Other combinations of 
education and experience demonstrating qualifications to perform the work will 
be considered.


                    Comments:
                    Some out-of-state overnight travel is required.


                    There are no "positions" at the National Office for many of 
our jobs.  Candidates are hired on the basis of their education and experience 
ratings and performance in multiple interviews. We seek individuals who long to 
identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal 
opportunity to succeed or fail on the basis of ability, not be denied 
opportunity on the basis of society's stereotypes.  Applicants should send, 
preferably via e-mail, a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements 
to:  Anthony Cobb, Director of Human Resources, National Federation of the 
Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 
410-659-9314, ext. 2281; fax 410-685-5653; e-mail mailto:Acobb@xxxxxxx?.  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. 



                   
             
                   
             
                   
             
       

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