Employment Opportunities

Braille Institute provides varied and enriching employment opportunities. We also offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.

Los Angeles Sight Center
Santa Barbara Regional Center
Orange County Regional Center
Rancho Mirage Regional Center
San Diego Regional Center
How To Apply

Updated as of 03/09/10

Los Angeles Sight Center

ACCOUNTANT — (Job#: 10-11)

Duties Include: Perform accounts receivable duties such as: prepare deposit, daily cash receipts, invoices, fund raising mail, sale taxes, monthly journal entries; assist in performing accounts payable, monthly bank reconciliation and investment reconciliations.
Minimum Requirements: Entry level accountant position requiring basic understanding of accounting; must have strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel; must be a self starter and detail oriented; Accounting related degree.

PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST — (Job#: 10-7)

Duties Include: Responsible for managing electronic template files, updating copy and coordination of production and distribution; compile website analytics and monthly Public Education reports; support Marketing/Public Relations Director with media lists, publicity and background for stories; monitor social networking site on a daily basis; data entry purchase orders and track vendor information and project status; Public Education materials distribution and inventory; handle all internal signs requests.
Minimum Requirements: Basic layout and desktop publishing skills; strong writing skills; familiarity with social networking sites; strong organizational skills; knowledge of print production; knowledge of publicity techniques; college degree preferred.

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT — (Job#: 10-2) 

Duties Include: Provide administrative support by answering phones, greeting vendors and visitors; preparing written correspondence and assist in administering the processing and handling of check requests, purchase orders, invoices and requisitions; assist Vistas store customers in selecting & purchasing merchandise; perform mailing, copying, shipping and receiving in the absence of assigned staff; provide backup for the Sight Center Switchboard Operator.
Minimum Requirements: Minimum of 1 year related experience preferably in retail or customer service; must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet; must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PROMOTORA, EL PODER SIN VER (On Call) – (Job#: 10-1)

Duties Include: Recruitment of participants at a variety of locations; churches, community centers, senior centers, health fairs, etc; provide lesson plans that meet the need of participants; measure participant outcomes through evaluation forms; use a variety of teaching strategies to instruct classes; complete all documentation in a timely manner.
Minimum Requirements: Previous experience working in community involvement; excellent Spanish language skills is required; ability to relate to a diverse clientele; valid California driving license and clean driving record.

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Santa Barbara Regional Center

No current jobs available.

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Orange County Regional Center

ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ORANGE COUNTY – (Job#: 10-12) 

Duties Include: Direct operation of Regional Center in the absence of the Regional Director; supervise daily staff operations; assist with development and implementation of programming; develop professional relationships to increase Braille Institute visibility in Orange County; assist with development of department budgets and staff performance evaluations; review and oversee time and attendance; assist in planning and coordination of special events; represent Braille Institute at approved meetings and speaking engagements.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree; 3 to 5 years of management experience; demonstrated knowledge about blindness and/or issues impacting people with low vision; experience with budget preparation and management; experience working with volunteers; collaboration with staff and community leaders and maintain community relationships; excellent communication skills; skills in program development and execution; strong organizational and problem solving skills.

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Rancho Mirage Regional Center

INSTRUCTOR — (Job#: 10-8) 

Duties Include: Teach independent living skills classes; conduct seminars and workshops as directed; provide input on students at case conferences; assist at health fairs and work with educational team to continue updating curriculum.
Minimum Requirements: Effective communications skills; demonstrated flexibility and versatility; ability to work cooperatively with others; bachelors degree preferred; prior teaching experience and computer skills preferred.

LOW VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALIST— (Job#: 10-9) 

Duties Include: Provide low vision consultations; provide resource information to blind and visually impaired clients; prepare reports, maintain computer files on all low vision clients; plan and conduct seminars and workshops for staff, students and the general public; assist in the Vistas store as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Training in use of low vision devices with at least six (6) months experience in the optical field; effective written and verbal communications skills; must have a valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; effective computer skills with MS Word and basic data entry skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

DRIVER (On Call) — (Job#: 9-39) 

Duties Include: On call driver to transport students to classes, events and activities. Maintain cleanliness of vehicles; routinely inspect vehicles for proper operation.
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST — (Job#: 9-37) 

Duties Include: Assess client’s Orientation & Mobility skills; develop and implement an instruction plan; use a variety of teaching strategies and adaptive training; prepare completion reports and monthly assessments; conduct seminars for staff, volunteers, students and the general public as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility; Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist; effective communications skills; valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

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San Diego Regional Center

REGISTRAR – (Part-time In-House) — (Job#: 10-3) 

Duties Include:  Create and maintain all class codes for in-house educational programs; post and distribute all rosters; complete all on-line requests for information and change of addresses; fulfill student requests regarding drop/adds and of leave of absences; provide assistance to the Student Advisor as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; strong computer and data input skills; strong organizational and prioritization skills; previous database management; previous experience working with individuals with a disability is a plus.

REGISTRAR – (Part-time Outreach) — (Job#: 10-6) 

Duties Include:  Enroll all outreach students; create and maintain all class codes and distribute class rosters; complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner; provide administrative assistance; assist with student recruitment at a variety of locations; assist Outreach Instructor with classes and duties.
Minimum Requirements: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; strong computer and data input skills; previous experience with community involvement and or visually impaired clients; able to relate to a diverse clientele; bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

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How to Apply

Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter with salary history to: resumes@brailleinstitute.org

Documents submitted via e-mail as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format with the ".doc" file extension. We cannot accept compressed or zipped files. Résumés that do not reference a specific job title in the cover letter or e-mail subject line will not be considered.

Or mail hard copies to:

Human Resources
Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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