ACB Job Connection

Updated 9/26/2025

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer’s web site. Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer.

To submit a job announcement, send the information to slovering@acb.org. For higher placement in these listings, be sure to include a closing date.

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Business Development Executive – Higher Education, West Coast, Herndon, VA
Secondary Relationships Business Development Specialist, Herndon, VA
Senior DevOps Engineer, Herndon, VA

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Business Development Executive (BDE) - Higher Education (West Coast)

Job Location: Herndon, VA

About the Office:

Looking to make a significant impact in higher education? Join us and leverage your expertise to drive innovative solutions and build strong partnerships with top educational institutions. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming the future of education!

We are a nonprofit, non-governmental organization and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Serving the education, workforce and learner communities has been at the heart of our mission for over 30 years. Our work — performed in a trusted, secure, and private environment — provides numerous time- and cost-saving benefits to students, schools, administrators, and requestors. Education leaders rely on the Clearinghouse's unique national student data resources to better understand student pathways and outcomes in order to help students succeed, and our research better informs practitioners and policymakers about student educational pathways and enables informed decision-making.

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Higher Education Relationships (a.k.a. Business Development Executive (BDE)) will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing new business opportunities across the higher-ed enterprise, including but not limited to, the college of admissions, registrar's office, central IT, continuing education and workforce development. The BDE will leverage their higher-ed subject matter expertise to understand the unique challenges faced by educational institutions and present compelling and tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, deep understanding of the higher education sector, and a proven track record of achieving sales goals. This role requires regional travel (up to 50% of the time) to meet current and prospective customers virtually and face-to-face.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and the regional travel requirements are up to 50% or more of the time. Therefore, candidates must reside within the noted region and in one of the specific states as listed under the What you Bring to the Table section.

How You Contribute: Customer Focus

Business Development Strategy:

Develop and execute a strategic plan to target new business opportunities across the higher-ed enterprise.
Identify high-potential leads and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects.
Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities as defined.
Conduct detailed sales presentations and product demonstrations - tailoring the content to the specific audience, emphasizing the benefits and ROI of our solution.

Optimizes Work Processes

Relationship Management and Contract Negotiations:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers, including college admissions directors, registrars, provosts, IT managers, and other stakeholders.
Address complex questions and provide customized solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Lead contract negotiations ensuring mutually beneficial terms and conditions.
Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements.

Product and Industry Expertise:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of our technical solutions, including transcript ordering, PDF-2-Data conversion, Slate integration, Custom Research and Data as a Service, (DaaS) offerings.
Articulate the technical benefits of our products and how they align with the operational needs of colleges and universities.
Stay current on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes in the higher education sector. Use this information to guide sales strategies and advise clients on best practices.

Collaborates

Partner with others across the organization (e.g. product teams, implementation, legal, finance) to ensure shared objectives are met in serving a client.
Ensure open dialog to determine how each party's interest can be considered in the development of a solution.
Bring an outward mindset towards including others in solutioning while maintaining one's own personal interests - demonstrates balance of self-awareness and self determination to create better results.
Demonstrate problem solving skills including brainstorming options, evaluation of alternatives, enlarging the potential benefits, building reciprocity, and employing objective standards.

Communicate Effectively

Bring energy, curiosity, and conviction to conversations; Effective in a wide range of settings, from one-on-one meetings to presentations.
Build rapport by relating to others, acknowledging, and empathizing; listen to understand the business issues, and for emotional content.
Craft questions that convey expertise, elicit information, and drive deeper to ensure needs and ideas are explored fully.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, revenue forecasts, and deal status in Salesforce.com.

Be Open and Authentic

Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
Seeks to understand others' interests and needs through thoughtful questioning and listening.
Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.
Faces difficult issues and tackles them with optimism and confidence; confident delivering all messages to internal and external stakeholders.
Understands which issues to tackle and demonstrates a willingness to develop tactics to address concerns.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Table:

Bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered.
5+ years of professional experience in the education industry, business development and/or sales.
Experience working in or selling into higher education, state educational agencies, school districts or educational organizations.
A history of consistently meeting or exceeding annual sales/business development targets.
Proven track-record of developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability:
- Working on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Lead complex business development opportunities that are win-win for the client and the organization.
Strong negotiating skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce and willingness to learn new applications.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Must reside in one of the following states and live within a reasonable distance to a major airport: California, Colorado, or Texas.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Additional Desired Requirements:

Advanced degree.
Familiarity with working on RFPs in the higher education industry.
Familiarity with marketing big data and/or data-related services.
Experience in education administration or previous knowledge of the features and benefits of Clearinghouse services.
Experience with Salesforce.

Physical Demands:

Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
Use of a copy machine and telephone.
Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day. When at HQ, required to work in close proximity to others in an open office environment.
Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
Must be able to hear, speak, read, and concentrate.
Stand for extended periods of time, up to 3 hours at a time at conferences or while making presentations.
Must be flexible to perform out-of-town assignments and travel via car, travel, train, regionally 50% or more of the time including evening and weekends when needed.

Application Process:

Apply online at Business Development Executive (BDE) - Higher Education (West Coast) - Job at National Student Clearinghouse in Herndon, VA.

Application Deadline:

Apply ASAP!

Number of Positions Available:

Secondary Relationships Business Development Specialist

Job Location: Herndon, VA

About the Office:

Are you looking for more than just a job and do you want to make a difference? If so, then join the National Student Clearinghouse talent community and discover your impact today!

We are a nonprofit, non-governmental organization and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Serving the education, workforce and learner communities has been at the heart of our mission for over 30 years. Our work - performed in a trusted, secure, and private environment - provides numerous time- and cost-saving benefits to students, schools, administrators, and requestors. Education leaders rely on the Clearinghouse's unique national student data resources to better understand student pathways and outcomes in order to help students succeed, and our research better informs practitioners and policymakers about student educational pathways and enables informed decision making.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about K12 education and do you enjoy working with people? Are you straightforward and engaging, and enjoy providing exceptional customer service? Then come be a member of an innovative team at the Clearinghouse.

The Specialist, Secondary Relationships Business Development is an integral member of the Relationship Management and Business Development team. In this role you will be responsible for promoting and expanding the use of the Clearinghouse's Learner Insights & Student Mobility services among various levels of personnel in secondary education institutions and outreach programs, to reach team goals. You will engage with potential clients via phone and video ensuring a smooth process from initial inquiry through contract signing. In this role you will also work collaboratively across the organization with various departments: Legal, Finance, Education Solutions, and Compliance & Operations. Some periodic travel up to 10% to conferences is a required part of this position.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office; the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

How You Contribute:

Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
Prospect, educate, qualify, and develop target accounts and inbound leads to generate sales-ready meetings and opportunities. This includes cold calling on K12 district leadership, marketing-generated inbound inquiries, and major industry conference attendees.
Meet with prospective clients via video conferencing to define, and existing clients to increase, utilization of Clearinghouse services.
Effectively handle and overcome prospect objections with confidence.
Sales opportunities to closed deals.
Provide post-implementation service checks with clients at appropriate intervals.
Use a structured approach to opportunity planning to understand customer motivation, buying criteria, selection processes and solution preferences.
Use a disciplined approach to prepare, set meeting objectives, dialog, position, handle objections, close and follow-up to calls.
Support existing Learner Mobility and Learner Insights contracts, to ensure participation growth, training, and administrative requirements are met.
Contribute towards annual defined targets.
Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets to ensure market segment objectives.
Participate in major national and regional industry association and themed conferences, and other client events.
Solicit meaningful client feedback for enhancements and provide it to Management and team.
Use opportunity management practices to prospect, qualify, propose, negotiate, contract, and provide ongoing support to clients.
Record activities within Salesforce and other Clearinghouse systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Support sales team as needed to help reach team revenue goals.
Partner with others across the organization (e.g. product teams, implementation, legal, finance) to ensure shared objectives are met in growing/retaining a client.
Bring an outward mindset towards including others in solutioning while maintaining one's own personal interests - demonstrates balance of self-awareness and self determination to create better results.
Communicate confidently to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain support relationships with the secondary clients.
Bring energy, curiosity, and conviction to conversations; Effective in a wide range of settings, from one-on-one meetings to presentations.
Build rapport by relating to others, acknowledging, and empathizing; listen to understand the business issues, and for emotional content.
Respond to inquiries in a share inbox within SLAs
Regularly elicit feedback and confirm agreements or need for further clarity.
Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.
Seek to understand others' interests and needs through thoughtful questioning and listening.
Face and tackle interactions and opportunities with optimism and confidence.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Table:

Bachelor’s degree. A combination of education and experience, including military service, will also be considered.
3 years of customer service, business development, or client management experience, with a history of meeting and exceeding team goals or targets. Knowledge or experience supporting the Clearinghouse's secondary education clients for at least two years is also acceptable.
Experience with a Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool, such as Salesforce.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Quick learner, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to articulate technical terms to non-technical stakeholders.
Service mindset, with a track record of working with stakeholders to resolve problems, and inquiries.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and other collaboration tools.
Strong ability to lead, applying learnings on accounts' priorities and objectives through creative thinking and strategic problem solving.
Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/, for more details.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Demands:

Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
Use of a telephone and/or copy machine.
Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day.
Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to hear, speak, read, and concentrate.
Must be flexible to travel via car, train, and plane occasionally, when needed (<10%).

Salary and Benefits:

The National Student Clearinghouse provides a robust benefit program designed to help meet the needs of each employee and their family, both now and in the future. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents. Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account, are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses. We offer a very generous 401k matching contribution program with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible! We are proud to offer a competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays, up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period, and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year. Vacation time will accrue based on length of service, and new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year. On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time. Additionally, the Clearinghouse observes at least 11 paid holidays per year.

Another perk is that employees have the option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships (e.g., Costco and AAA) and to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure and certain other qualifications. Employees can further their education and professional development by using our Employee Education Assistance Program, which establishes reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program, and leveraging the enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription. There are additional employee benefits too, including but not limited to, mental health and well-being benefits. To find out more, please request a copy of our Benefits at a Glance!

Additionally, we reasonably believe that the salary range for this position is between $50,500 and $63,250 and is eligible for incentive compensation.

The pay range listed above represents a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and the National Student Clearinghouse considers a number of factors when determining base pay for offers, which include but are not limited to, responsibilities and scope of the job and the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Internal Candidates: If you feel that you qualify and meet the requirements of the job, we highly encourage you to apply and focus on preparing for the application process. Once the final candidates are selected, they can anticipate a review of the compensation prior to any offer made.

This job announcement was posted to the National Student Clearinghouse's Careers site at www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers on 9/5/2025 and the online application period will be open for at least 3 days. A completed online application is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Travel:

Less than 10%

Application Process:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/y8k4xc3d.

Application Deadline:

Apply as soon as possible

Number of Positions Available:

Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Location: Herndon, VA

About the Office:

Are you looking for more than just a job and do you want to make a difference? If so, then join the National Student Clearinghouse talent community and discover your impact today!

Job Description:

The Senior Engineer, DevOps works as part of a team responsible for operating, maintaining, and automating cloud and local software deployments with a focus on security, reliability, and building new communication channels.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

How You Contribute:

Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
Perform automated deployments for Clearinghouse's various environments while in parallel architecting the build, deployment, and release processes in accordance with the Clearinghouse's goals of implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.
Research and develop scripts and automation tools that will be used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms.
Install, set up, configure, and maintain the Clearinghouse's build and release management tools.
Maximize efficiency within the SDLC through build and deployment automation while aiming for no downtime or outages during deployments to production.
Work to minimize the number of releases that need to be rolled back due to errors in the deployment process and/or in the content of the deployment (such as incorrect libraries, jar/war files, etc.)
Work with engineering, infrastructure, and operational teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.
Review deployment and operational environments, i.e., execute initiatives to reduce failure, troubleshoot issues across the entire infrastructure stack, expand monitoring capabilities, and manage technical operations.
Design and build solutions that move data and applications from internal solutions to cloud-based solutions.
Leverage strong automation skills (tool agnostic) and drives initiatives to automate processes.
Provide guidance and support on how to measure application flows to ensure optimal performance and to identify application errors before they manifest in production.
Lead problem-solving efforts, as needed, and collaborate with project team members to deliver technical solutions.
Communicate clearly and effectively across IT, business process owners, and customers.
Communicate progress and challenges to management.
Lead, train, and delegate to DevOps team members on CI/CD projects, knowledge, and initiatives.
Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Table:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Systems or other technical field like Mathematics or Physics. A combination of education and experience, including military service, will also be considered.
8 years of overall IT experience.
Experience with the following:
- Evaluating, configuring, architecting, and integrating cloud-based services and tools.
- Authoring and maintaining CloudFormation templates or Terraform scripts.
- With Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Helm, Fargate).
- Build automation tools and source code control management tools such as GitLab or GitHub.
- Working with and defining code branching, build, deployment automation, and deployment strategies for diverse systems.
- Best practices, processes, and tools required to support a successful Continuous Integration System.
Advanced proficiency with a combination of the following:
- Web protocols, Linux/Unix tools and web architecture, and Jenkins or an equivalent CI/CD tool.
- Release, Build, and Configuration Management or an equivalent number of years of combined development and release management experience.
- Building automated tools, DevOps solutions, and CI/CD processes via Java, Python and/or Jython scripting.
- Maven Scripting.
- Open-Source technologies.
Proficient in deploying releases and builds from development through production within an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile software development practices.
Proficient in some of the following:
- Cloud platform expertise, infrastructure design and implementation, networking, security, DevSecOps, multi-cloud environments, disaster recovery and high availability, and performance.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and nontechnical messages to all levels of staff.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Perform in a leadership and mentorship role.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and successfully deliver projects on time.
- Work independently with little supervision and be a team player.
- Lead, train, and persuade colleagues on CI/CD decisions as well as cloud configuration.
- Resolve problems quickly and successfully.
A self-starter; Detailed oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic.
Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/, for more details.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Certification as an AWS DevOps Engineer or Architect.
A desire for defining methods to achieve zero downtime deployments.
Experience:
- In architecting and automating deployments across an entire technology stack.
- Configuring, deploying and versioning major and minor database releases in conjunction with versioned application deployments, preferably against Oracle Databases or cloud-based databases such as PostgreSQL/DynamoDB.
- with DORA metrics especially Mean Time to Restore (MTTR) and Deployment Frequency (DF).
Practical experience managing AWS resources such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.
Proficiency with training QA and production support staff to perform automated deployments.
Familiarity with DevOps/Cloud tools/technologies such as Docker/Fargate, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, and/or Kubernetes.

Physical Demands:

Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
Use of a telephone and/or copy machine.
Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day.
Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
May be required to work during maintenance windows, provide on-call remote, or 24/7 technical support.
Must be able to travel occasionally via car and airplane to remote data center locations, as needed.

Salary and Benefits:

Additionally, we reasonably believe that the salary range for this position is between $145,000 and $159,000.

Travel:

Occasional

Application Process:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/5br9e25s.

Application Deadline:

Apply as soon as possible.

Number of Positions Available:

Internships

2026 Spring Law Intern

Job Location: Newark, NJ

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes in New Jersey, including acts of terrorism, organized crime and gang activities, drug importation, white-collar crime, Internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units, including: National Security; Cyber; Economic Crimes, Bank Integrity, Recovery and Money Laundering; Health Care Fraud & Opioids; OCDETF/Narcotics; and Organized Crimes and Gangs.

Job Description:

Interns will be assigned to major cases in the Office’s Criminal Division. Each intern will be expected to perform research projects, assist in trial preparation, and/or assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys (“AUSAs”) in various aspects of handling cases. Interns will receive opportunities to observe ongoing trials, participate in witness preparation and proffer sessions, and interact with AUSAs and federal agents

Qualifications:

Second-year and third-year law students
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Salary:

Uncompensated. Students are permitted to receive funding and grants through their schools if available.

Travel:

Not applicable

Application Process:

Students interested in applying for the Intern Program must submit:

A resume;
A cover letter;
A law school transcript (if available); and
A writing sample,

as one combined PDF file. Please email your application to USANJ.InternApplications@usdoj.gov. Please copy Maritza Arroyo at maritza.arroyo@usdoj.gov.

Subject: Last Name, First Name – 2026 Spring Law Student Internship Program

Cover letters should be addressed to:

R. David Walk, Jr.
Deputy United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office
District of New Jersey
970 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

The Department of Justice requires that applicants pass a limited background check and drug test, and submit the following paperwork, before reporting to the office:

Citizenship verification
Copy of social security card
Standards of Conduct – Drugs
OARM-21 – Law Student Volunteer Intern/Extern Agreement
OARM-9A – Intern Ethical Obligations Agreement
OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment

Application Deadline:

October 13, 2025

Please make every effort to submit applications, as described below, by October 13, 2025. While we will review applications as they are submitted, applicants who submit applications after October 13 may experience difficulties with completing the background check in time to begin the internship.

Number of Positions Available:

Approximately 10-15

Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Job Location: Toledo, OH

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division is primarily responsible for prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The criminal side of the Office consists of several divisions and units including violent crimes, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial fraud, government fraud, public protection, and appeals. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws.

Job Description:

Interns will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of Assistant U.S. Attorneys in conjunction with pending cases. Interns will receive criminal and civil assignments depending upon interest and office needs. The goal of the program is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the internship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office. The background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately four weeks.

Application Process:

Cover letter (indicating major current legal interest), resume, legal writing sample, dates of availability, email address, and telephone number(s) where the student can be reached. Veterans should send a DD-214.

Please email all documents combined in one .pdf file with your last name and “Intern Application” to USAOHN.TOLSummerLaw@usdoj.gov. If you have any questions, please call our main office at 419-241-0754 and leave a message directed to AUSA Angelita C. Bridges.

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

2-3

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Job Location: Multiple Locations, SD

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota investigates and prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

The office has three litigating divisions — Criminal, Appellate, and Civil. The Criminal Division prosecutes federal criminal violations, which include crimes in Indian Country, controlled substance violations, violent crime, organized crime, fraud, tax violations, white-collar crime, civil rights violations, crimes against children, and national security offenses. The Appellate Division handles the office’s appeals and provides guidance to Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The Civil Division is responsible for litigating matters in which the United States is a party, whether as plaintiff or defendant. Such cases include, for example, bankruptcy, collections, affirmative civil enforcement, federal tort claim defenses, EEOC matters, and prisoner petitions. Summer Law Volunteers will work from the Sioux Falls (headquarters), Rapid City, or Pierre offices. Remote or telework is not available.

Job Description:

The District of South Dakota is seeking outstanding candidates as Law Student Volunteers for the Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Pierre, SD offices. The program is overseen by experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys who provide daily supervision and coordinate work assignments. Substantive assignments Law Student Volunteers can expect in this role include:

providing research on legal issues and stating findings orally and/or through written memoranda;
assisting and/or preparing pre-trial and post-trial motions and responses;
assisting in writing of trial and appellate briefs;
observing various stages of federal proceedings (witness interviews, depositions, trials, sentencings, appellate arguments, etc.);
assisting in the preparation of affidavits, exhibits, and notebooks for trial; and
for those who qualify under the student-practice rules, participating in court hearings.

Other opportunities provided include:

meeting with federal agencies (FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI, etc.);
attending “Law Student Volunteer Panels” hosted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys; and
receiving personal introductions to federal district judges.

The summer session runs from approximately June to August. For the best experience, Law Student Volunteers are expected to be in-person, 40 hours a week, for a minimum of 8 weeks.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this experience ALL of the following requirements must be met:

Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to students entering their second year of law school. Law school graduates are not eligible. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Preferred candidates will have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing with their educational institution.

Citizenship: Law Student Volunteers must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)

Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal selection.

Volunteer Agreement: All Law Student Volunteers are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later if selected).

Salary:

This is a voluntary position without federal compensation or benefits. Academic credit may be available. Students are required to coordinate eligibility and any associated requirements through their respective law school in advance.

Application Process:

Applicants must provide an application packet as one combined PDF attachment to USASD.Applications@usdoj.gov with a subject line of “Summer 2026 SLV”, no later than October 19, 2025, including the following elements:

Cover letter including your contact information, the litigating division(s) you are interested in, location preference (Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and/or Pierre), and the dates you are available for the Law Student Volunteer position. We encourage you to address your interest in the USAO’s work and your ties to (or interest in) the District of South Dakota.
Current resume (must not exceed 2 pages). Note this is a federal requirement.
Current law school transcript (unofficial). If your most recent semester's grades are unavailable when you submit your application, you must provide them as soon as they become available.
A legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages).

Those selected for interviews will be notified. We participate in on-campus interviewing (OCI) at the University of South Dakota Knutson School of Law. For students farther afield or when on-campus interviews are not feasible, arrangements will be made for interviews online or in person at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls.

Application Deadline:

October 19, 2025

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Lawyers/Attorneys

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Job Location: Buffalo, NY

About the Office:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York encompasses 17 counties: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung. With offices in Buffalo and Rochester, the United States Attorney is the principal Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the District and prosecutes all violations of the Federal Criminal Law. The office also represents every Federal agency in civil cases and matters.

Based on staffing needs, additional appointments may be made from this announcement.

Job Description:

This announcement will remain open until filled.

Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property. The District prosecutes the full range of federal criminal cases.

In all matters, our aim is to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.

Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of cases involving cartels, foreign terrorist organizations and other organized crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal immigration, child exploitation, cyber offenses, elder and other fraudulent schemes. The successful applicant will be responsible for all phases of criminal prosecution to enforce federal laws, including providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and felony trials, and handling appeals.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in criminal trials. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have (1) in-court trial experience related to the prosecution of criminal cases; (2) quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; (3) superior oral, trial, and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills; (4) ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; (5) capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding litigative environment; and (6) excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $63,163 to $148,202 plus locality where authorized.

Travel:

Occasional travel to the Buffalo/Rochester, NY office(s); New York, NY (Appeals); Columbia, SC (training); and additional travel as required.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, you must complete an online occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below. Applications can be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844712100

The announcement will remain open until filled. If unable to apply online, the announcement provides instructions on faxing your documents in the "How to Apply" tab.

Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment, graduation from Law School (include day/month/year). (cover letter optional).
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "Veterans" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Required - Writing Sample NTE 10 pages.
Required - Proof of Active Bar Membership (Any U.S. Jurisdiction)

Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Job Location: Buffalo, NY

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York encompasses 17 counties: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung. With Offices in Buffalo and Rochester, the United States Attorney is the principal Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the District and prosecutes all violations of the Federal Criminal Law. The Office also represents every Federal agency in civil cases and matters.

Based on staffing needs, additional appointments may be made from this announcement.

This announcement will remain open until filled.

Job Description:

Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney. The Civil Division defends the interests of the United States in civil litigation, pursues affirmative civil enforcement in a variety of fraud matters, and collects debts owed to the United States.

Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the Federal Government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation. AUSAs defend civil actions brought against the Federal Government in areas such as tort, employment discrimination, immigration, and constitutional torts actions. They are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing, and answering discovery demands, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications:

The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in criminal and/or civil trials.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least two (2) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have (1) legal practice experience related to civil litigation; (2) quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; (3) superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills; (4) ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; (5) capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment; and (6) excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary:

Travel:

Occasional travel to the Buffalo/Rochester, NY office(s); New York, NY (Appeals); Columbia, SC (training); and additional travel as required.

Application Process:

The announcement will remain open until filled. If unable to apply online, the announcement provides instructions on faxing your documents in the "How to Apply" tab.

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment, graduation from Law School (include day/month/year). (cover letter optional).
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "Veterans" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Required - Writing Sample NTE 10 pages.
Required - Proof of Active Bar Membership (Any U.S. Jurisdiction)

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Blindness-Related Jobs

Grants Manager (Remote)

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement.

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, D.C., but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

Job Description:

AAPD is seeking a mission-aligned, detail-oriented, and collaborative Grants Manager to manage and coordinate the organization's grant reporting and compliance efforts, while also supporting fundraising and donor stewardship. This role is ideal for a strong writer and relationship-builder who understands the power of narrative and the importance of inclusive, cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Grants Management & Reporting (~60%)

Take the lead on grant reporting, including writing narrative reports, gathering metrics and program updates from staff, and ensuring timely submission.
Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track application deadlines, reporting schedules, and deliverables.
Ensure organizational compliance with grant requirements, coordinating across departments to collect required documentation.
Serve as a liaison between AAPD and funders by staying engaged throughout the grant cycle, proactively asking questions to ensure clarity on requirements and alignment on deliverables.
Collaborate with program staff to tell the story of AAPD’s impact through compelling, disability-centered narratives and data and to be responsive to grant applications, calls for proposals, and grant reporting requirements.

Grants Prospecting & Applications (~20%)

Research and identify new funding prospects, including foundations, corporations, and other institutional and individual donors.
Support the President and CEO and other Program leads in writing and coordinating grant applications, including drafting components, gathering data, and meeting deadlines.
Assist the President and CEO in preparing for funder meetings by providing research on past projects funded, funding priorities, and other relevant information.
Maintain a database of grant opportunities, deadlines, contacts, and application outcomes.

Donor Stewardship & Communications (~20%)

Assist President and CEO with donor relationship management, including tracking communications and supporting stewardship efforts.
Draft communications and propose outreach efforts to donors and prospects, including drafting and sending thank-you notes, donor updates, and invitations to AAPD events.
Help maintain accurate donor records and support AAPD’s transition to and implementation of a new donor management system, Bonterra.
Create and maintain integrity of electronic files that meet legal and internal storage and retention requirements.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of the disability community and disability rights and justice values.
Excellent writing skills, with experience writing grant proposals and/or reports.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across teams.
Experience with donor relations and fundraising communications.
Familiarity with donor databases, prospecting tools, and CRMs.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote/hybrid work environment.
Coursework, certifications, or other training in nonprofit management or fundraising practices are a plus.
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible work schedule
- 403(b) with 5% employer match
- 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Salary & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 per year (remote, or in-person for D.C. locals).

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Application Process:

Please submit your application materials on the AAPD’s job posting platform, Rippling, including:

Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Samples
Short Answer question responses

Short Answer Questions

Please discuss a grant you shepherded from start to finish. What was the process like and how did collaboration factor into your grant management decisions? (max. 250 words)
Please describe any previous experience you have developing processes or structures from scratch? What did you like and dislike about it and what were some highlights of that work? (max. 250 words)

Selected candidates will participate in a 15- to 20-minute screening. Next, the candidate will participate in two rounds of interviews, one panel interview and a final round interview. If you have any inquiries, please email sisenberg@aapd.com with the subject line, “Grants Manager Inquiry.” AAPD will accept applications on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline:

Apply ASAP!

Number of Positions Available:

Project Management & Research Operations Coordinator

Job Location: Arlington, VA

About the Office:

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs of people with visual impairments and their families, breaking down societal barriers, and promoting broad systemic change.

Publisher of the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness for over a century and counting, AFB is also proud to steward the accessible Helen Keller Archives, honoring the legacy of our most famous ambassador. For more than 100 years, our values-driven organization has been at the forefront of advancing inclusion, opportunity, independence, and dignity for people who are blind or have low vision.

For more information, please see our Strategic Plan, which includes our Vision and Strategic Goals to achieve it: https://afb.org/about-afb/strategic-plan

Job Description:

AFB is seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support both project management and research operations. The ideal candidate for this role has experience coordinating research projects, particularly managing participant recruitment and project logistics, who also has strong project coordination skills to support our broader Project Management Office initiatives. You’ll be a central point of contact for research and other project workflows, helping to ensure that AFB’s projects are executed efficiently and with high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinate participant recruitment for research projects, including screening, scheduling, communication, and incentive management.
Assist in planning and managing research and other projects organization-wide, tracking progress through sprints, stand-ups, and project boards.
Maintain accurate project data to enable reporting, portfolio analysis, and informed decision-making.
Contribute to process improvement across both project and general organization workflows.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in research operations or research project coordination, particularly participant recruitment and logistics.
Project management experience and familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project methodologies.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, Trello, Slack, or similar project/research platforms is a plus.

Demonstrate AFB Key Values & Competencies, Including:

Integrity & Respect, Collaboration, Job Excellence & Impact, Life-Long Learning, Initiative, Communication, Desire to Serve and Leadership

AFB headquarters are based in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, remote position with strong preference given to applicants residing in VA, MD, DC, WV, NY, PA, or FL.

Salary:

Salary based on experience, market analysis and location.

Application Process:

Interested parties, please email a Cover Letter and a Resume/CV to careers@afb.org.

At AFB we do not just accept difference, we celebrate it. AFB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources at careers@afb.org.

Application Deadline:

Apply ASAP!

Number of Positions Available:

Vice President, Programs

Job Location: Arlington, VA

About the Office:

For more information, please see our Strategic Plan, which includes our Vision and Strategic Goals to achieve it: https://afb.org/about-afb/strategic-plan

Job Description:

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Programs will provide leadership, strategic direction and administrative oversight for AFB’s programs and initiatives to significantly improve opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision. This position will also play a key role in advancing AFB’s knowledge sharing agenda through the AFB Leadership Conference and other in-person and online channels. The Vice President, Programs serves on and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team. The position oversees Program staff and works collaboratively with various team members across the organization in program development and administration.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader who has 10 years of non-profit program experience, at least five of which were overseeing program design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Experience in collaborating with strategic partners in program design and delivery is strongly preferred.

Responsibility Overview

Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the development and implementation of AFB’s programmatic initiatives, including digital accessibility internship program, emerging leaders development program, and Alonso scholarships. Working closely with the Project Management Office, ensure the strategic cross-organizational alignment of program planning, activities, and communications. Identify and cultivate strategic and program delivery partnerships and relationships with business, community leaders, universities, and other organizations to advance programmatic goals and impact.
Co-lead effective collaboration to ensure positive educational experiences for program participants contributing to the work of other departments, including Professional Services and the Alonso Scholars.
Establish, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and impact. Work closely with Communications, Resource Development, and other teams to disseminate meaningful information demonstrating the impact of AFB’s programs.
Lead AFB Leadership Conference program development, collaborating closely with Communications, Technology, and Public Policy and Research leads to advance AFB’s knowledge dissemination goals, strengthen partnerships and relationships, and engage meaningfully with the blind, low vision, and disability field and community. Ensure that AFBLC program development addresses the educational and/or networking requirements of program participants.
Working closely with AFB’s Communications Team, serve as a spokesperson to the public, media, blindness and cross-disability fields and other key organizations and individuals as appropriate. Serve as a key spokesperson on the work of AFB and the impact of its programs, as well as an advocate and champion for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing leadership in the development of organization-wide strategies, plans, and goals, and communicating information and vision throughout the department and organization.
Collaborate with Resource Development and strategic partners to identify and cultivate private and federal grant funding sources, develop proposals to support programs and other strategic initiatives, contribute to the development of funding reports, and support moves management initiatives with current and prospective funders.
Carry out various administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including develop and implement annual plans and budgets and quarterly objectives; lead quarterly and annual goal setting and performance evaluation; adhere to AFB’s policies and practices regarding recruitment and orientation; support staff in areas of job responsibilities, problem resolution, and benefits; identify professional development opportunities; ensure policy and procedure compliance; and address areas requiring improvement and opportunities for rewards and recognition.
Provide information and support to the Board of Trustees and serve as staff liaison to the Programs Advisory Committee.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

In addition to being a mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to AFB’s work and objectives, candidates should have the following experience and qualifications:

Graduate degree or equivalent in education, educational technology, rehabilitation, social services, nonprofit leadership or related fields.
Ten years of nonprofit program experience required, at least five of which were overseeing program design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Experience in collaborating with strategic partners in program design and delivery is strongly preferred.
Five years of supervisory experience required, with remote supervision experience strongly preferred.
Experience in the delivery of online educational content is preferred.
Experience in project-based, cross-organizational team collaboration preferred.
Strong analytical skills and effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
Must be able to lead and participate in multiple teams.
Deep knowledge in the breadth and depth of services and programs for the blind and low vision community strongly preferred, the lived experience of blindness or low vision is a plus.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft operating systems, as well as project management and employee engagement tools, such as Slack, Trello, or similar products.

AFB headquarters are based in Arlington, VA. Position is remote within the U.S. with the opportunity for hybrid if located in the Arlington, VA area. Strong preference given to applicants residing in VA, MD, DC, WV, NY, NJ, PA, or FL.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary based on experience, market analysis and location.

AFB offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Paid leave (vacation and sick leave combined)
Paid holidays
Flex-time and telecommuting
Competitive health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending account program that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical expenses incurred by themselves or family members.
403(b) retirement savings plans, including employer contributions
Family Leave
Life insurance
Enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage
Accidental death or dismemberment coverage
Free, confidential access to counseling and referral services on a variety of personal and work/life issues for employees and their family members
Tuition Reimbursement

Travel:

10-15% of the time

Application Process:

Interested parties, please email a Cover Letter and a Resume/CV to careers@afb.org.

Application Deadline:

Apply ASAP!

Number of Positions Available:

Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Description:

Incumbent determines an applicant's eligibility for Commission services; identifies any and all disabilities and medical conditions that may represent impediments to employment; coordinates adjustment counseling; coordinates blindness skills training; conducts a career assessment to identify a vocational goal that is consistent with the client's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice; jointly develops an Individualized Plan for Employment that describes the services that are necessary to achieve the vocational goal; coordinates the delivery of the services described in the Individualized Plan for Employment; provides and coordinates job placement services as necessary; and coordinates post-employment services as necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related degree as referenced by statute.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation counselor certification, and three years of related experience.

Employment Requirements

Must obtain and maintain Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC) issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, or be eligible to sit for the CRC examination; Must obtain and maintain New Mexico rehabilitation counselor licensure as defined in the New Mexico Public Education Department Rules (6 .63.11) NMAC. If selected, incumbent with only a Bachelor's Degree will be required to complete a Master's Degree program in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling within four years of hire at the employer's expense. All selected applicants must be able to pass a background check.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Regularly works with individual with secondary individuals, some of which result in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required within service territory, including occasional overnight travel using agency vehicles.

Salary:

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Application Process:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/37fvpw74.

Application Deadline:

October 8, 2025

Number of Positions Available:

Manager of Adult Services

Job Location: Orlando, FL

About the Office:

At Lighthouse Central Florida, we believe in creating pathways to independence, dignity, and purpose for people of all ages. Every day, our team empowers children, adults, and families to navigate life with confidence through rehabilitation, education, and community connection. As a Manager of Adult Services, you’ll lead a team dedicated to transforming lives across Central Florida.

Job Description:

We seek a Manager of Adult Services who will oversee the organization’s adult vision rehabilitation programs and ensure services are innovative, efficient, and effective in meeting the needs of individuals with visual impairments. This position will be a member of the Program Leadership Team, fostering and developing a collaborative team environment that focuses resources on each client’s ability to achieve their programmatic goals. Responsibilities include leadership, team building/supervision, direct service, program development, quality and improvement, and resource management.

Leadership and Supervision

Model and champion all Lighthouse Central Florida’s core values. Reflect them in daily interactions with clients, staff, and all internal and external constituencies.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for a multidisciplinary team of instructors and support staff. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusive teamwork.
Inspire, recruit, and equip a high-performing team through targeted training and ongoing development.
Contribute to long-range planning and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Lighthouse’s adult services remain responsive, scalable, and aligned with industry trends and community needs.
In collaboration with OTs and COTAs on the LCF team, serve as the point of contact for OT and COTA students in Level 1 and Level 2 field placements, as well as with their supervisors in the university programs.

Program and Quality Management

Successfully manage the contracts, reporting, and quality assurance for the Non-working adults, Seniors, and Vocational Rehab programs, the Veteran’s Administration, and any fee for services
Participate in the development of strategic and operational plans. Promote efforts to develop and define program improvements and new service opportunities
Establish performance goals and service standards for all areas supervised, ensuring compliance with all applicable accreditation and funding-source requirements.
Ensure staff enter data in the client management system, maintain service notes, and generate reports
Lead the development and consistent implementation of written procedures for the delivery of services
Monitor and implement the delivery of services based on best practices established by professional experts, personal experience, current research, and statistical data
Collaborate with the Marketing and Fund Development team to identify, vet, develop, implement, and monitor program grants and contracts by providing verbal and written input and reports as required/needed.

Fiscal Oversight

Work with the Vice President of Program Services in the development of the LCF annual operational budget for our Adult Programs. Assist team members in meeting earned revenue expectations and operating within approved spending limits. Report progress made and challenges encountered to the VP.
Manage ongoing expenses in assigned areas to operate within the approved budget. Make adjustments to spending as appropriate based on the organization’s financial performance.

Service Delivery

Conduct functional assessments to establish an Individual Service Plan, including immediate and long-term goals, for each assigned client, as needed.
Provide Vision Rehabilitation services, within your credentialed scope of practice, based on established individual goals and professional standards, as needed.
Work cooperatively with the Division of Blind Services and other funding entities to facilitate delivery of services.
Provide information and referral as necessary to program participants.
Complete required service documentation to document each client’s progress.
Ensure the confidentiality of client records in accordance with accreditation requirements and state and federal laws/regulations.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, with an emphasis in visual disabilities, or related field; Master's degree in a vision-related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with visual impairments required.

License/Certification:

A minimum of one current certification is required:

ACVREP COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist)
ACVREP CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist)
ACVREP CVRT (Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist)
ACVREP CLVT (Certified Low Vision Therapist)

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Intermediate knowledge of database applications
Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills
Ability to triage for service delivery
Possess knowledge of community and blindness resources
Ability to interpret eye reports to determine eligibility for services
Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
Possess an ability to utilize the database for client demographics, case documentation, and report generation
Possess effective organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, business professionals, civic organizations, private corporations, and the general public
Ability to project a positive, compassionate image to the public

Physical Demands:

Ability to move about independently
Moderate ability to move and lift items, usually ranging up to 40 lbs
Climbing stairs, walking
Ability to actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor events
Prolonged standing upon occasion
Prolonged sitting at the work workstation

Requirements:

Maintain required certification and/or license
Must pass Level II background check
Possess or be able to utilize reliable transportation
Eligible to work in the United States

Application Process:

Apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=412191&clientkey=C34AD26BEA59772691C84052044F8260.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Manager of Youth Services (COMS or TSVI)

Job Location: Orlando, FL

About the Office:

At Lighthouse Central Florida, we believe in creating pathways to independence, dignity, and purpose for people of all ages. Every day, our team empowers children, adults, and families to navigate life with confidence through rehabilitation, education, and community connection. As a Manager of Youth Services, you’ll lead a team dedicated to transforming lives across Central Florida.

Job Description:

We seek a Manager of Youth Services who will oversee the organization’s youth vision rehabilitation programs and ensure services are innovative, efficient, and effective in meeting the needs of individuals with visual impairments. This position will be a member of the Program Leadership Team, fostering and developing a collaborative team environment that focuses resources on each client’s and family’s ability to achieve their programmatic goals. Responsibilities include leadership, team building/supervision, direct service, program development, quality and improvement, and resource management.

Leadership and Supervision

Model and champion all Lighthouse Central Florida’s core values. Reflect them in daily interactions with clients, staff, and all internal and external constituencies.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for a multidisciplinary team of instructors and support staff. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusive teamwork.
Inspire, recruit, and equip a high-performing team through targeted training and ongoing development.
Contribute to long-range planning and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Lighthouse’s youth services remain responsive, scalable, and aligned with industry trends and community needs.

Program and Quality Management

Successfully manage the contracts, reporting, and quality assurance for the Early Intervention (0-5), Children’s (5-13), and Transition (14-21) programs, school contracts, and any fee for services
Participate in the development of strategic and operational plans. Promote efforts to develop and define program improvements and new service opportunities
Establish performance goals and service standards for all areas supervised, ensuring compliance with all applicable accreditation and funding-source requirements.
Ensure staff enter data in the client management system, maintain service notes, and generate reports
Lead the development and consistent implementation of written procedures for the delivery of services
Monitor and implement the delivery of services based on best practices established by professional experts, personal experience, current research, and statistical data
Collaborate with the Marketing and Fund Development team to identify, vet, develop, implement, and monitor program grants and contracts by providing verbal and written input and reports as required/needed.

Fiscal Oversight

Work with the Vice President of Program Services in the development of the LCF annual operational budget for our Youth Programs. Assist team members in meeting earned revenue expectations and operating within approved spending limits. Report progress made and challenges encountered to the VP.
Manage ongoing expenses in assigned areas to operate within the approved budget. Make adjustments to spending as appropriate based on the organization’s financial performance.

Service Delivery

Conduct developmental assessments and functional vision evaluations to establish, in consultation with parent(s) or guardian(s), Individual Service Plans inclusive of annual goals and short-term benchmarks, as needed
Provide home, community, and center-based instruction as appropriate to the needs of the client, as needed, which could include night and weekend events to ensure staff-to-client ratios are met
Work cooperatively with the Division of Blind Services and other funding entities to facilitate the delivery of Early Intervention, Children’s, and Transition services
Complete required reports to document each client’s progress, including evaluations, goals, daily and monthly progress reports, and data entry.
Ensure the confidentiality of client records in accordance with accreditation requirements and state and federal laws/regulations
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, with an emphasis in visual disabilities, or related field; Master's degree in a vision-related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with visual impairments required.

License/Certification:

A minimum of one current certification is required:

TSVI (Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments)
ACVREP COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist)
ACVREP CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist)
ACVREP CVRT (Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist)
ACVREP CLVT (Certified Low Vision Therapist)

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Intermediate knowledge of database applications
Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills
Ability to triage for service delivery
Possess knowledge of community and blindness resources
Ability to interpret eye reports to determine eligibility for services
Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
Possess an ability to utilize the database for client demographics, case documentation, and report generation
Possess effective organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, business professionals, civic organizations, private corporations, and the general public
Ability to project a positive, compassionate image to the public

Physical Demands:

Ability to move about independently
Moderate ability to move and lift items, usually ranging up to 40 lbs
Strength to physically assist visually impaired and multiply-impaired children
Climbing stairs, walking
Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching to work with children on the floor
Ability to actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor field trips
Prolonged standing upon occasion
Prolonged sitting at the work workstation

Requirements:

Maintain required certification and/or license
Must pass Level II background check
Possess or be able to utilize reliable transportation
Eligible to work in the United States

Application Process:

Apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=430026&clientkey=C34AD26BEA59772691C84052044F8260.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Support Service Providers

Job Location: Hartford, CT

About the Office:

The Communication Advocacy Network (CAN) is hiring Support Service Providers (SSP) statewide to work with individuals who are DeafBlind. These individuals may identify as culturally DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf. They have varying degrees of hearing and vision loss and use different communication styles. The SSP should be skilled or be willing to learn the preferred communication styles of the consumer. These may include voice, ASL, tactile sign, Pro-Tactile, text, use of a technology device, or other consumers’ preferred method.

Job Description:

Support Services Provider (SSP) is responsible for helping BESB-approved DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing people with vision loss learn skills and get the support needed to pursue personal interests, integration, and independence. The SSP staff provides access to the community by making transportation available and serves as a human guide while walking. This position also acts as a link between persons who are DeafBlind/Vision Loss and their environment as a guide and communication facilitator.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide services such as one-on-one communication assistance and assist in the daily living activities such as safety in the community, public transportation, shopping, socialization, and/or other tasks chosen by the individual.
Provide visual information in various environments depending on the needs/wishes of the consumer.
Provide assistance as a human guide.
Receive additional instructions from coordinator of services to support and promote services to achieve goals of individuals.
Maintain open communication with Coordinator of Servi8ces about individual client’s needs.
Recommend additional services based on their growing knowledge of the individuals’ interests.
Track any expenses related to travel/assistance provided to clients.
Must not advise, but instead inform clients of their options. SSPs do not make decisions for clients.
Submit timesheets to the Coordinator.
Attend training sessions designed to increase knowledge base related to DeafBlindness, Rights and Responsibilities of participants, and all required agency trainings.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings. Be reliable, punctual, and adhere to all CAN agency policies and procedures.
Promote self-empowerment of the client, assist the client in speaking for themselves.
Keep all client information confidential.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Education Requirements:

High school diploma/General Education Degree (GED) and the above

2. Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

One (1) year of experience working with deaf individuals preferred in the human services field.
Knowledge of Deaf and Deaf-Blind culture.
Willing to learn techniques of communicating with deaf or hard-of-hearing people with blindness or moderate low vision.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must have good driving record.
Ability to be flexible and be able to handle unknown situations.
Ability to work with individuals and activities from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work varying hours depending on the needs of consumers.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum six months working in warehouse, shipping or manufacturing preferred
Basic math skills and ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Must be able to operate a variety of material handling equipment specific to department including pallet jack, fork lift, etc.
Good communication skills and ability to work well with others
Ability to move (push/pull) material weighing up to 150 lbs. with the aid of a roll-jack
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work on feet all day for the entire shift

Application Process:

Applicants may apply at 4421 Agnes St., Corpus Christi, TX, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Or apply online at https://www.stlb.net/applynow.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Several

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Job Location: Altus AFB, OK

Job Description:

Under direct supervision of Branch Manager, performs customer service functions, data entry, organization of paperwork, and light cleaning duties (maintaining clean racks, counters and customer service areas).

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Organization skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of databases
Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
Prefer some experience in customer service

Application Process:

Applicants may apply at 4421 Agnes St., Corpus Christi, TX, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Or apply online at https://www.stlb.net/applynow.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

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Job Location: Meridian NAS, MS

Job Description:

Under close supervision, performs general retail sales support and customer service duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets and assists customers in product selection.
Stocks merchandise, including unpacking, labeling, stocking, etc.
Performs light cleaning duties (sweeping, dusting, etc.) required to maintain clean racks, counters and customer service area.
Assists with inventory control including inventory counts, etc.
Assists in Shipping & Receiving Department including stocking, labeling and packing merchandise.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Must be flexible in schedule to meet customer demands.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Requires good people skills.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Application Process:

Applicants may apply at 4421 Agnes St., Corpus Christi, TX, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Or apply online at https://www.stlb.net/applynow.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

1 or more

Updated 9/26/2025

Apply ASAP!

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