Outreach Coordinator NY – Educate re special needs for the blind and assistive technologies

Benetech is a groundbreaking nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good. We identify and create software solutions that address deep-rooted social problems and are looking for others who are committed to do the same!

Are you passionate about books, technology for social good and access to literacy for all? Awesome, we want you on our team!

Bookshare, the world’s largest accessible digital library for those with reading barriers, seeks a motivated outreach coordinator to provide training and outreach on accessible materials to blind and visually impaired adults in the NYC Metro Area. Under the direction of Benetech staff, this motivated Outreach Coordinator will help these individuals gain a broader understanding of the availability and benefits of accessible materials and will help educate them in how to obtain and use accessible e-books. The Outreach Coordinator is an independent contractor working 20-30 hrs/week. This position is based in New York. No relocation assistance is available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Act as Bookshare’s local representative in the New York City metro area.
• Partner with organizations supporting adult (18-65 yrs old) blind/visually impaired individuals
• Schedule and deliver training on accessible ebooks and Bookshare to partner organizations
• Represent Bookshare at conferences and other events
• Do regular outreach to encourage B/VI adults to sign up for Bookshare
• Provide bi-weekly and monthly reports of your efforts to Benetech staff on a timely basis

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience working with special needs individuals
• Working knowledge of assistive technologies & accessible materials, especially those used by individuals with print disabilities
• Proven experience delivering informative and engaging face-to-face presentations to large groups
• Proven experience leading effective hands-on lab workshops and online webinars
• Ability to work well with organizations and programs serving people who are blind/visually impaired
• Ability to travel on a weekly basis if needed, to communities within 60 miles of Manhattan.

Please apply with cover letter and resume