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We are a small team that makes a big impact.

Since 2017…

Learn more about NDC here.

Want to help us make an even bigger impact?

Here’s what you will learn about our team.

  • People first, always. The people we serve, and the people on our team, matter.
  • Community relationships and input drive our priorities.
  • We make time for team building and collaborative decision making.
  • Each person on the team is a valuable contributor to multiple projects.
  • While we take initiative and work autonomously, we also rely on team support.
  • We hold ourselves accountable for our work, our personal growth, and contributions to the team.
  • Our team is committed to the ongoing work of dismantling systemic racism and oppression.

You also may want to know:

  • Working with NDC means you are an employee with the University of Texas at Austin - and get all the perks of working at UT! Check out UT benefits and flexible work arrangements.
  • Full time staff work 40 hour weeks between the hours of 8-5, with flexibility for your time zone and other commitments.
  • Most positions are 100% remote, with the possibility of traveling to and/or working in the Austin office.
  • Salary ranges for each position are available in the job post on the UT website.
  • Contracts renew annually on December 31st.
  • The job application process takes time - thank you in advance for your patience.

Our available positions are listed below. We also welcome resumes for future opportunities. To share your resume or inquire about an open position, email help@nationaldeafcenter.org.

Join us at #TeamNDC!

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Open Positions

Director of Communications: The purpose of this position is to set and guide the strategy for all communications activities and dissemination of resources, in alignment with the mission of NDC. The Communications Director will lead strategic planning and implementation of communications efforts to reach targeted NDC stakeholders including deaf people and their families, educators, state agencies, business owners, high schools, colleges and postsecondary training programs, policy makers, and national organizations. Current communications activities include newsletters, newsfeed posts, videos, annual reports, social media activity, virtual events, conferences, and print materials.

This hire will work closely with NDC leadership on strategic planning, liaison with staff about key deliverables and dissemination, and supervise team members and consultants. Job responsibilities include developing strategic communication plans, identifying opportunities for increased stakeholder engagement, ensuring implementation of accessibility best practices, optimizing website presence, engaging in media outreach, overseeing social media engagement, managing staff and consultants, overseeing project workflows, evaluating communications analytics, and managing digital content including videos, images, graphics, and copy. The hire must demonstrate previous experience working with deaf communities, advancing equity through communications work, and developing strategic communication plans.

This is a 40h/week, full time position with the University of Texas, with all the benefits commensurate with the position. This will primarily be a remote position, with the possibility of occasional travel to, or periodic work in, the central Austin office.

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Technical Assistance Specialist: The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to deaf people and their families, educators, state agencies, business owners, high schools, colleges and postsecondary training programs, policy makers, and national organizations. The support provided at NDC aims to increase the number of deaf people who are admitted to, persist in, and complete college or other postsecondary education and training programs. Technical assistance at NDC includes activities that strengthen knowledge, skills, and capacity of individuals and entities aiming for successful postsecondary outcomes for deaf people.

The Technical Assistance Specialist will join the NDC | help team as the front line response team for stakeholders. This position provides customized guidance, consultation, evidence-based resources and/or referrals to stakeholders one-on-one, in groups, in person and online. Additional job responsibilities contributing content expertise to all technical assistance activities across the organization including developing evidence-based resources, designing and facilitating training sessions - in person and online, and connecting individuals with resources necessary to promote equity and equal opportunities for deaf individuals in a variety of educational settings. The candidate for this position is expected to add expertise in the areas of secondary transition and career preparation and job readiness to the NDC|help team, diverse deaf communities, and strategies to advance equity in educational settings. Knowledge of disability laws and best practices in accessibility are essential to this position.

This is a 40h/week, full time position with the University of Texas, with all the benefits commensurate with the position. This will primarily be a remote position, with the possibility of occasional travel to, or periodic work in, the central Austin office.

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Instructional Designer: The purpose of this position is to manage the development and delivery of eLearning courses as technical assistance provided by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes. Elearning courses are online professional development opportunities designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and competencies in an effective and engaging learning format.

The Instructional Designer will design and build courses using NDC’s online platform (Canvas) that are aligned with targeted learning outcomes. Job responsibilities include consultation on curriculum design, formatting, and user experience, assisting with dissemination of course and assurance with accuracy and functionality of accessibility features, providing eLearning customer service support, and overall maintenance of elearning courses. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with experience in pedagogical frameworks for online learning, instructional design, professional development and delivery of content and material, UX/UI design, online accessibility, as well as experience with project management. The successful candidate must possess the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative, professional relationships inside and outside of the Center, prioritize efficiently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as proactively solve problems. The Instructional Designer must be able to work independently, as well as work as a team member, and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

This is a 30hr/week position with the University of Texas, with all the benefits commensurate with the position. This will primarily be a remote position, with the possibility of occasional travel to, or periodic work in, the central Austin office.

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NDC Intern: Internship opportunities are also available remotely. Our staff have expertise in research, writing, program management, media development, marketing, event planning, interpreting, and more! Whatever your goals, you will likely find mentors at NDC. NDC interns can gain useful experience in: event planning and design, preparing for meetings and greeting visitors, online research, data entry and management, graphic design, media development and general office duties like scanning, copying, and organization.

If you communicate well and get along with others, enjoy learning and are willing to ask questions, can think ahead and solve problems, take pride in doing careful, high-quality work and can commit to a set schedule of 8-12 hours per week for a semester, this position is for you!

If you're interested, please send a resume and cover letter to arlene@nationaldeafcenter.org.