Careers

Working to make a difference...
At National Industries for the Blind (NIB), our mission is to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. Jobs are what we're all about!

NIB and our associated agencies continually strive to match employees' skills and passions with jobs in progressive work environments. Please select one of the following links for additional information:

• If you're a person who is blind looking for a position in the United States, contact one of our associated agencies in your area.
• If you're a federal agency looking to contract out a service under the JWOD program, click here.
• If you're looking for general information about careers at National Industries for the Blind, click here.
• If you'd like to learn about NIB's current job openings, click here.

"Employment at Envision has been very beneficial to me... I own my own home. I work in a competitive environment with many other people, some of whom are blind like myself."

—Patrick Bobino, Envision, Wichita, KS

Working at NIB...
At NIB, we champion people who are blind and help them reach their full vocational, economic and personal potential. And we work with more than 80 associated agencies in business planning; product research, development and pricing; product and service distribution channels; contract administration; marketing; and other business-related internships, education and training.

Our employees have expertise throughout all phases of business, including account management; business and nonprofit management; business and product development; manufacturing and distribution; federal government procurement and contracting; and more.

Our team is enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, experienced and dedicated. We're changing the way the world works, and to learn more about us, select one of the following links: our annual report, history, leadership, products/services and benefits.

"I recently earned a masters degree in not-for-profit leadership from Seattle University. I am a totally blind person who recently accepted a position as development director at the Lighthouse for the Blind."

—Kirk Adams, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Seattle, WA

Reviewing benefits at NIB...
In addition to a compensation package, NIB also offers a full benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Choice of medical insurance plans
• Employee pension plan with full vestment in five years
• Flexible work hours
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Disability Insurance
• Life insurance

• Discounted parking

• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual business attire
• Access to public transportation
• Friendly working environment

NIB's Current Job Openings

Administrative Assistant

Associate Product Development Specialist

Contract Administrator

Customer Care Representative

E-Commerce Web Site Operations Administrator

To submit your application for employment...

• Email your resume and cover letter to hr@NIB.org

• Mail your resume and cover letter to National Industries for the Blind, Attn: Ann Walling, 1310 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

Any employment related questions may be directed to Ann Walling at 703-310-0638.

National Industries for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.