Apprenticeship for Blind and Low-Vision Leaders

RespectAbility, in partnership with the Fox Family Foundation, is offering 5 apprenticeships for dedicated leaders with blindness or low vision. This “earn while you learn” program is for people who are planning to work in careers in policy or nonprofit management that will create a better future for people with blindness, low vision and/or other disabilities.

Apprentices will work virtually first with RespectAbility’s team, and then transition to work inside a potential employer. While at RespectAbility, apprentices can choose one of five specific tracks. Learn about each of them at the links below:

This program is fully accessible for people with disabilities and offers full-time in-house job coaching, skills development, networking opportunities and assistive technology.

We are looking for people with a passion to making a difference, and who want to gain skills and contacts that will help them succeed. Preference will go to applicants who live, or plan to move to work in Southern California. Selected Apprentices will receive $15/hour for their work. Strong candidates will:

Have a passion and history of advocating for the blindness or low vision community.
A bachelor’s degree or related experience in political science, government, public policy, nonprofit management, communications or other related field.

EXPECTATIONS

A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.
Participation in team meetings.
Attendance in weekly speaker series.
Work with the National Leadership Program Director on advancing your career goals. This will include strengthening your resume, cover letter and building your professional network.

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out the form below and send your resume and cover letter to Ben Spangenberg at BenS@RespectAbility.org to apply for any of our National Leadership Program opportunities!

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Please rank which departments you are most interested in from 1 through 8.
Your choices:
Public Policy / Employment
Communications
Entertainment and News Media
Nonprofit Management
Philanthropy
Civic Engagement/Coalition Building
Faith Inclusion
Jewish Nonprofit Management

Please explain in 300 words or less how this Apprenticeship will help you achieve your career goals. Include where you see yourself in 5 and 10 years.

Please explain in 300 words or less what motivates you to be involved in disability issues.

Please explain in 300 words or less how you will organize your assignments while working remotely.

RespectAbility provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RespectAbility complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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