ACB Job Connection | American Council of the Blind

Updated 7/28/2021

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 [email protected]. For higher placement in these listings, be sure to include a closing date.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

Coordinator III/Computer Science Instructor - 11828, Daytona, FL
Assistant United States Attorney, Richmond, VA
Assistant United States Attorney, Salt Lake City, UT
Trial Attorney, Washington, DC
United States Assistant Attorney, San Francisco, CA
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022, Miami, FL
Assistant United States Attorney, Tallahassee, FL
Assistant United States Attorney, Sacramento, CA
Production Manager-Commercial Products, Milwaukee, WI
Vice President of Development, San Francisco, CA

Coordinator III / Computer Science Instructor – 11828

Job Location: Daytona, FL

About the Office:

Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

DSC is consistently ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The online Nursing and Engineering Technology degrees are ranked as the No. 1 most affordable programs of their kind, Study.com lists DSC as one of Florida’s Top Online Colleges and Schools, covering all accredited universities and colleges in the state, and our Elementary Education Teacher Prep Program was recently ranked among the best in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center has ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with tuition that is less than half the national average. And for three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. DSC is a student-centered institution committed to open access, excellence in teaching and learning, and, foremost, student success. The College offers a full range of social and cultural activities that include our internationally recognized Southeast Museum of Photography, a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic facility, an athletic program with 10 varsity sports, and a performing arts center that hosts theatrical, musical and dance productions throughout the year. Admission to most of these events is free for DSC employees.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include:

Classroom instruction to assist student to develop and/or improve the skills needed to function independently and obtain COMPTIA certification in one or more of the following, COMPTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
Assess, test and evaluate students as necessary on each certification tract and provide oral reports in an agreed-upon format, upon request, written documentation on student progress each month for billing purposes and a final written narrative report in an agreed-upon format, after the student completes training.
Provide monthly reports for billing to include student progress reports, test scores, attendance, and course content taught during the month.
Develop daily lesson plans and present lessons accordingly.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for area of responsibility.
Coordinates use of facilities, and secures instructional materials, equipment, and other supportive services as needed to facilitate programs; serves as department liaison as required.
Attends or conducts staff and other professional meetings to exchange information: attends professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills or assist with programs.
Supervises staff, including training, assigning and evaluation work, counseling, and disciplining; ensures compliances with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as college policies and procedures.
Coordinates with academic/college community to conduct ongoing effort to determine needs of area of assignment as a basis for developing programs, activities, and projects; plans and forecast program needs.
Gathers and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned area. Maintains record system for area of responsibility; processed daily paperwork including reports, memos, and requisitions.
Promotes available programs, activities, and projects by preparing or participating in the preparation of announcements, press releases, bulletins, brochures, and other correspondence.
Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the president or their designee.

Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education or a related field and over four years of work related and supervisory experience.

The successful candidate will be working with Division of Blind Services clients and will be educated and trained by the Division to instruct visually impaired and blind persons. The candidate recommended for this position must have demonstrated successful ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to interpret information and make logical decisions; ability to operate a calculator, PC and keyboard; ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time performing detailed tasks; and ability to maintain a high level of concentration. The successful candidate will also be able to work effectively with diverse populations, while providing quality customer service always. The successful candidate will coordinate record keeping for students and develop student training plans in conjunction with the Division of Blind Services. He or she must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload his/her cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and/or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

Salary:

The starting salary is $41,500.

Benefits package features:

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/s6c6npdh.

For more information, please contact us at (386) 506-4505or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact (386) 506-4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site http://www.daytonastate.edu/hr/equalaccess.html or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX at (386) 506-3973 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

Application Deadline:

August 3, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Richmond, VA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney (U.S. Attorney) for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices which are located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases. The district consists of more than 19,000 square miles, has a population of over six million, and includes numerous federal agencies (including the Defense Department and the CIA), military installations, and major airports. The Office has over 100 criminal AUSAs who handle a wide variety of complex cases, including drug trafficking and money laundering crimes, terrorism-related offenses, firearms and other violent crime offenses, cybercrimes, environmental crimes, and a variety of fraud and white-collar offenses.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

An appointment as an AUSA with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Virginia offers unique and challenging experiences for highly motivated attorneys: an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials and appeals as a representative of the United States. This office is hiring for one AUSA in the Criminal Division of the Richmond Office. The AUSA will handle all phases of a criminal prosecution, from investigation and trial through appeals and collateral litigation. This position will focus primarily on white-collar and fraud offenses, but may involve some general crimes.

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may or may not be made permanent without further competition.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least three years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analyses, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience litigating criminal cases (white-collar) in federal courts and/or demonstrated interest in litigating white-collar criminal cases is strongly preferred, and/or a federal court clerkship.

United States citizenship is required.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for these positions will be $59,906 to $145,836, plus locality pay.

Travel:

Travel within and outside the district may be required but should be minimal.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online through the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/608139500

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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

August 3, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One, but additional positions may be filled if vacancies occur.

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About the Office:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is located in Salt Lake City and employs approximately 103 employees, including 57 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal crimes, enforces federal law on Indian reservations and federal facilities, enforces civil statutes and defends the United States against lawsuits.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office also has a branch office in St. George which is primarily responsible for handling federal criminal matters which arise in southwestern Utah and overseeing the prosecution of criminal violations occurring in national parks and forests and on other public lands.

Both offices seek to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal criminal law and the representation of the United States, its agencies, and employees in federal civil actions.

Job Description:

The U. S. Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Appellate Section of its Salt Lake City office. In addition to handling appeals (brief writing and argument), the candidate will review appellate briefs written by other AUSAs, report and make appeal recommendations on adverse decisions, and provide expertise and assistance for significant legal issues that may arise in district court.

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or converted to permanent without further competition.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, must be an active member of bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. *Note: The required number of years of experience can be increased. However, all applicants must have at least one year of post-J.D. experience, except for uncompensated Special Attorneys, where the one-year requirement does not apply. Ideal qualifications include at least 9 or more years of post-J.D. litigation experience. The attorney selected to fill the vacant position must also be willing and able to become an active member of the Utah State Bar and the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah within twelve months of his or her appointment.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Well-qualified applicants will have significant appellate experience, such as an appellate clerkship or appearances before state or federal appellate courts. Applicants with outstanding academic credentials and accomplishments that demonstrate superior writing ability are preferred. Please submit a writing sample of no more than 5 pages (may be an excerpt).

United States citizenship is required.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The range of basic pay is $85,785 to 145,836 plus locality pay where authorized.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and cover letter referencing Vacancy No. 21-UT-04 to the United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Allison Turner, 111 South Main Street, #1800, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2176. No telephone calls please. Applications must be postmarked no later than August 5, 2021.

Application Deadline:

August 5, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Assistants, together with the Deputy Solicitors General, comprise the legal staff of the Office of the Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for conducting and supervising all aspects of Government litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States. Specifically, the Office determines which Federal cases will be taken by the Solicitor General to the Supreme Court, and what position the Federal Government will assume in the Supreme Court litigation, where it has an interest. The office also acts upon every case in which an adverse decision is rendered in any court against the United States to determine whether an appeal will be undertaken, and also decides whether the United States should file a brief as amicus curiae in any appellate court or intervene in any court.

Job Description:

The incumbent serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Each of the Assistants to the Solicitor General participates in all aspects of the work of the Office; none of them specializes in any particular subject. The work is assigned primarily on the basis of their availability and background knowledge when the particular matter reaches the Office. The Office primarily performs a reviewing function. Drafts of the various documents and papers filed in the U.S. Supreme Court are prepared in the various operating divisions of the Department or by the regulatory agencies. The incumbent reviews and revises these documents, often substantially or completely rewriting them. The Assistants work on briefs on the merits, petitions for writs of certiorari, jurisdictional statements, briefs in opposition, motions to affirm, papers relating to stays, and other forms of motion practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. They also review recommendations as to whether the government should seek U.S. Supreme Court review in cases it has lost, whether the United States should appeal to intermediate appellate courts cases it has lost in the trial courts, and whether the United States should pursue rehearing en banc when cases are lost at the appellate level. They prepare memoranda to the Solicitor General containing such recommendations and also memoranda discussing other legal problems as assigned; draft correspondence; and advise the Solicitor General on different aspects of the work of the Office. The incumbent argues cases before the U.S. Supreme Court–ordinarily two to three times each Supreme Court term.

Qualifications:

1. J.D. degree, active bar membership;
2. Exceptional and strong academic background;
3. Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged;
4. Significant federal appellate litigation experience;
5. Broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice;
6. Exceptional writing skills;
7. Strong oral advocacy skills; and
8. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys, providing guidance and assistance.

This position is subject to the availability of funds at the time a hiring decision is made.

Salary:

GS-905 $144,128 – $172,500 (Salary as listed includes locality pay.)

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applicants must submit (via mail or email): 1) a resume or current OF 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment); 2) a narrative statement addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) law school transcript; and 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable). Please submit to the following address or email.

Valerie Hall Yancey
Executive Officer
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of the Solicitor General
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Main, Room 5140
Washington, D.C. 20530

[email protected]

This announcement closes on 8/9/2021. Please submit applications by 5:30 p.m. of the closing date. If you applied to a previous OSG vacancy announcement, you WILL need to re-apply.

Application Deadline:

August 9, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

United States Assistant Attorney

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

About the Office:

The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country with 138 attorneys located in the three-staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The Northern District of California stretches from Del Norte County in the north to Monterey County in the south. The District contains three major metropolitan areas in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose; an expanse of suburban and rural area; and more than 300 public companies centered on Silicon Valley. Nearly 9 million people live, work, and raise their families in the Northern District of California.

In an effort to help protect these individuals, the United States Attorney’s Office prosecutes violations of federal law and represents the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. The attorneys who work in the office prosecute federal criminal and civil violations on behalf of the United States, defend the United States in civil lawsuits, and litigate actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Job Description:

As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including offenses involving drug trafficking and smuggling; child exploitation; gang activity and violence; illegal immigration; national security and border security; elder abuse; cybercrime; theft of intellectual property; and financial crimes, complex fraud and/or corruption in government, health care, banking, securities, corporate activities, federal procurement, bankruptcies, and federal taxation. They will also work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.

Day-to-day responsibilities include working with law enforcement agencies and others to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, researching legal issues, drafting motions or motion responses, drafting search warrants, appearing before grand juries and in court, and other litigation related duties.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level.

If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), please refer to Rule 3-310 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct: If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the DOJ or represent a client under investigation by the United States, please refer to Rule 1-7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct and / or the relevant conflict of interest Rules of Professional Conduct in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed to practice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office considers California Rule 1-7 to be implicated when an attorney licensed in California applies for a position with the U.S. Attorney’s office while also representing a client in litigation opposing the U.S. or knowingly under investigation by the U.S.

If you are a current employee of the DOJ who is under a term of commitment to another office, please include this information in your cover letter along with a statement of whether you have discussed your application with your current employer.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the submission date of your application.

Salary:

The range of basic pay is $84,731 to $172,400 which includes 41.44% locality pay.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Application Process:

Direct Application Link - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/608309200

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2022

Job Location: Miami, FL

About the Office:

The mission of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida “USAO-SDFL”), is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the federal government’s prosecution of criminal cases and the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party.

Interns are assigned to one of the Divisions within the office (Civil, Criminal, Appellate, Asset Forfeiture, Collateral Litigation) for the duration of the internship. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law including narcotics, fraud, environmental, bank robbery, firearms, child exploitation, and human trafficking crimes. The Civil Division investigates and prosecutes Health Care Fraud and other cases involving false claims on the United States and also defends government agencies and employees who have been named as defendants in civil actions. The Civil Division also handles cases involving discrimination, bankruptcy, immigration, and the Federal Tort Claims Act. The Appellate Division represents the Government in both criminal and civil appeals. The Asset Forfeiture Division works in both the criminal and civil areas to seize property which has been identified as subject to forfeiture to the Government.

Within their respective sections, interns receive a variety of assignments and have the opportunity to work with numerous Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and attend hearings and trials. The goal of the office is to introduce interns to the federal legal system and to develop and refine their legal research and writing skills, and above all to make their time at the office enjoyable and worthwhile.

Job Description:

Interns will assist AUSAs with trial preparation, legal research, and drafting of court pleadings suitable for filing in the U.S. District Court. Interns will also work with AUSAs on a variety of subject matters within the section to which they are assigned. Interns are strongly encouraged to attend and observe court proceedings and to attend office training programs.

Internship Locations: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Pierce, Florida

Minimum Weeks Required: 240 hours, 8 - 12 weeks

Web Site: http://www.justice.gov/usao/fls

Qualifications:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students with strong academic record. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited law school at least half-time. Law school graduates are not eligible.

Due to the nature of the work performed at the USAO, applicants who are offered an internship with the USAO must pass a required background investigation before beginning employment. This check can take up to three months to complete. This includes fingerprint, a credit check and subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Applicant must be able to commit a minimum of 240 hours over the course of the semester.

Salary:

Interns are uncompensated. School credit is possible at the discretion of the law school. Interns are responsible for all parking expenses incurred.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 5-10 pages in length) via e-mail to [email protected] The Spring Semester Internship Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2021.

All documents should be sent in PDF format. The subject line of the email should specify the semester for which the student is applying (e.g., Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester). The cover letter should be addressed to the Volunteer Law Internship Coordinator and should indicate the applicant’s location preferences (e.g., Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and/or Fort Pierce, Florida). Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.

Start dates: Spring semester program typically begins by mid-January.

Application Deadline:

August 16, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

District-wide (including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Ft. Pierce Offices): 8-10 students for the spring semester.

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Tallahassee, FL

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.

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

The capital of Florida, Tallahassee is a genteel Southern town with good manners, rolling hills, oak-canopied roads, plantation homes, and genuine Southern hospitality. Blessed with a topography unlike any other in Florida, Tallahassee outdoor activities thrill those seeking running, hiking, paddling, cycling and equestrian adventures making Tallahassee a great place to live and work!

Job Description:

The incumbents will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). Principal duties will be to oversee the office’s financial litigation responsibilities in United States District Court by enforcing judgments imposed against criminal defendants who owe restitution to crime victims, as well as other debts owed to the government, and to oversee the office’s bankruptcy docket as to referrals received from client agencies and the litigation of adversary proceedings in United States Bankruptcy Court. Relatedly, the selected candidate also will oversee the office’s handling of the government’s interests in properties subject to foreclosure proceedings in state courts.

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

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit: http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

The ideal candidate will possess some experience in handling bankruptcy, tax, and/or property matters.

Salary:

$64,649 to $169,096 which includes 15.95% locality pay.

Travel:

Frequent travel required.

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, and writing samples must be submitted through the USA Jobs portal at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/608054800

Application Deadline:

August 19, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Sacramento, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

The Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Sacramento office serves the northern counties of the District: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.

Sacramento, the state capital, is located in the heart of California. The city has been on the move since it became the capital in 1854 and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Sacramento is home to professional ballet, opera, and theatre companies, including the Sacramento Music Circus, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team, and the Sacramento Republic FC, a professional soccer team. Bound by two rivers, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating. Nearby Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer sailing and windsurfing. Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit of the Sacramento Office. The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be responsible for handling a case load which could include defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; FOIA and Privacy Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least five years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Security Requirements:

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $70,459 to $165,322 (which includes 26.37% locality pay for Sacramento area).

Travel:

Occasional travel required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a complete application package which should include a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample via email to [email protected]. The cover letter should be addressed to: United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, Acting U.S. Attorney, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Friday, September 10, 2021. Applications must be received by email ([email protected]) no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the closing date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (21-EDCA-18A) on your resume and cover letter.

Applications must be received via the email address indicated above. Applications received by mail will not be accepted.

No telephone calls, please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

September 10, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Production Manager - Commercial Products

Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

About the Office:

Seventy percent of working age Americans who are legally blind are not working. We’re trying to do something about that. Beyond Vision creates employment and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through our growing service and manufacturing facilities. We are seeking a talented production manager to join our fast-paced Assembly & Packaging (A&P) business unit.

This skilled communicator will report directly to the A&P Business Unit Leader and will use servant leadership to ensure that manufacturing processes are reliable, efficient, safe, and accessible for workers who are blind or visually impaired. He or she will meet key metrics through the development and growth of team members.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years’ experience in production/manufacturing. At least three of those years in a leadership role.
2- or 4-year degree preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Also familiar with the basic concepts and operation of proprietary business software (such as NetSuite).
Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities. Respects differences in communication style, learning style, etc.
Mastery of organizing complex tasks, setting priorities, communication of expectations, and on-time implementation/follow-through.
A commitment to the use of knowledge and skills to fulfill our mission.

Salary:

We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
A culture that values delighting our customers, constant improvement, and fun!
Overall, the opportunity to help create jobs and upward mobility for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Application Process:

Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: [email protected].

Learn more about Beyond Vision at www.beyondvision.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Vice President of Development

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

About the Office:

LightHouse has an audacious mission – to transform the lives of the 40,000-blind people in the greater Bay Area and beyond. We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes, and community formation in San Francisco, our four satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm, and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center BART. LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, Zendesk and many other tech giants. Within three blocks are all the principal buildings for Northern California’s federal, state, and local government. Also, in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and Opera, the Asian Art Museum, and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire Bay Area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources, and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use accessible technology, and meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.

Job Description:

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time Vice President of Development to fill a key role in our 120-year-old organization. The VP of Development has overall responsibility for agency fundraising from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources.

This role will provide resources for dozens of blindness programs spanning the life cycle from infants to seniors. The Development Department supports programs ranging from blindness skills training, youth mentorship, employment, information access, advocacy, adaptive products, social enterprises, and a renowned camp and retreat in Napa. Our current operating budget is in the range of $20 million.

The VP of Development will serve on the LightHouse’s Executive Leadership Team and report to the CEO. They will lead a seven-person Development department and work particularly closely with LightHouse’s Communications and outreach teams.

The VP of Development has overall responsibility for general agency fundraising, planned giving, and a new capital campaign for our Enchanted Hills Camp. In conjunction with the Communications department, the VP of Development creates external marketing and jointly develops agency brand standards.

In conjunction with outside consultants and the Capital Campaign Director, lead the Development team in the implementation and completion of a $13 million capital campaign for the expansion and reimagination of Enchanted Hills Camp.

Initiate, continue, and deepen relationships with key donors as part of a structured moves management calendar, with contemporaneous donor data incorporated into Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Overall responsibility to lead a team to develop a comprehensive plan to segment and maintain LightHouse donor and other databases by significant characteristics.

Responsible for developing and implementing systems which assemble potential donor names and contact information from all facets of LightHouse operations and incorporate them into our central Raiser’s Edge NXT system.

Oversee writing of the agency Annual Report, seasonal fundraising appeals, special-purpose event communications and development content for LightHouse Weekly.

Participate in the Holman Prize team, providing corporate and individual support for an ongoing world prize for blind ambition.

Other Responsibilities:

Manage individual and corporate giving through on-line and traditional means, including appeals, sponsorships, moves management, stewardship, and reporting.
Develops warm, ongoing, and structured relationships with key donors and institutions including face-to-face meetings, small events, and repeated personal touches.
Facilitates donor relationships with the CEO and key LightHouse executives
Oversee grant management to maximize private and public (“contract”) grant funding, including development of proposals, timely and accurate narratives, pre-and post-surveys, and required financial reporting
Manage LightHouse’s Legacy Society and publicize multiple tax-friendly ways to obtain planned giving donations, including CRT’s, donor-advised funds, gift annuities, in-kind donations, and more
- Manage development events hosted by LightHouse or third parties
- Develop innovative and compelling materials, both printed and electronic, and on social media
Originate and implement a strategy of frequent donor touches to increase engagement through social media and storytelling
Serve as primary staff coordinator of Board fundraising initiatives. Works with directors individually and as a group to stay active in agency fundraising
Develop and oversee department budget.
Communicate regularly with the Finance department on budget issues, trends, and analyses
As part of LightHouse’s Executive Leadership team, collaborates with all vice-presidents on agency goals, initiatives, and help guide long-term strategic priorities

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee as these may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and properly use common office equipment
Ability to sit at a desk and perform computer-intensive work for long periods of time; operate standard office equipment and basic AV systems for screen and audio presentations
The ability to work at offsite locations, including visits to key donors, foundations, corporate partners, and fundraising events, including occasional overnight stays at Enchanted Hills Camp
Willingness to be fingerprinted and complete a background check, including Livescan
Willingness to complete a TB test
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and demands

Qualifications:

Education or equivalent:

College graduate
(Graduate degrees in communication, marketing, or fundraising a plus)

Experience

The LightHouse welcomes nontraditional applicants and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience.

The LightHouse values a workforce with experience working in environments with a disability-positive, anti-ableist, and anti-racist philosophy. Experience working with people who are blind or have other disabilities is a plus.

Required Skills:

This role requires a minimum of five years of experience in comprehensive fundraising program execution, including:

Experience in developing and expanding agency fundraising plans
Experience in developing and leading a significant capital campaign
Stewardship of major donors
Creation, execution, and expansion of planned giving programs
Demonstrated experience in solicitation and management of significant institutional and corporate grants
Supervision of multiple staff

The VP must have compelling writing and editing skills and be able to write quickly and to multiple deadlines. We value demonstrated ability to write strong narratives that are affecting and engaging. Basic copyediting and production-ready proofing is a must.

Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook, fundraising databases, and multiple channels of social media. Experience with WordPress and Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

This position is best filled with a strong, internally motivated self-starter with a high degree of organization. The role will require a dedicated, diplomatic, strategic, and passionate individual. And one who sees the value of having fun along the way.

The successful VP will have enthusiasm for LightHouse services and the transformative effect they have on the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

Salary:

Depending on experience; industry competitive.

Benefits:

The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance. Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k) plan and subsidized health club membership, among many other perks.

Application Process:

After reviewing the complete Job Description on our website, https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/, please complete 1) an application as well as a 2) cover letter and 3) résumé as word processing attachments, (no PDFs, please).

Please send those Word documents to [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete submissions. Thanks for your understanding.

Diversity and Inclusion: LightHouse intentionally and actively works to minimize barriers to employment faced by many marginalized groups. As a result, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities, including but not limited to applicants who possess various disabilities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identities, and ages.

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. The Lighthouse’s Equal Opportunity statement can be found here: https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Updated 7/28/2021

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