Program Lead, Accessible Technology at CNIB Foundation | Torre

Program Lead, Accessible Technology

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Full-time

USD75.4K - 100K/year

~COP150M - 200M/year

+ Equity

+ Bonuses

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted about 3 years ago

Responsibilities


CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. They are on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and they're not slowing down. They think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. They are in their second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. CNIB is currently searching for a Program Lead, Accessible Technology! Reporting to the Manager, Programs & Community Engagement, this position will play a key role in changing the lives of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted by optimizing access and the accessibility of technology that helps to level the playing field for people with vision loss in every aspect of their lives. Responsibilities: - Recruit, train, engage and actively manage an integrated team of staff and volunteers who will be accountable for promoting CNIB's efforts in accessibility technology - Develop partnerships in the technology sector to better support the need of the client - Develop and deliver new programs to those who are blind or partially sighted - Execute 1:1 support or group support to clients - Assist with the management of your program's budget - Develop implementation plans to maximize the success of the accessible technology & SmartLife in our foundation programs and in your local market - Lead and manage outcome evaluation processes for this program in your region, using a national framework - Champion CNIB's high standards of client and customer service, ensuring they are universally understood by staff and volunteers, and continuously upheld across all aspects of local operations - Build strong, positive relationships with program participants, and seek insight into their unique needs, goals and lived experiences - Work closely with CNIB’s Philanthropy team to maximize donor investment in this program– providing information and support for various types of appeals and impact reports and liaising directly with prospective and existing donors to secure, retain and upgrade their philanthropic and/or volunteer support