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New Vision is hiring for the following positions:

Friendraiser & Donor Relations Coordinator

Part-time, regular

Do you believe that fundraising is really just friend-making? Are you someone who gets excited about cultivating meaningful connections and ensuring donors feel deeply appreciated? If so, you might be our next Friendraiser & Donor Relations Coordinator at New Vision!

What You’ll Do

In this people-centered, detail-loving role, you’ll:

  • Partner with our President/CEO to build and deepen relationships with individual and corporate donors
  • Manage donor communications and gift acknowledgments (because gratitude is our love language)
  • Coordinate donor outreach campaigns (email, mail, and in-person)
  • Help plan and execute our special fundraising events
  • Maintain tracking tools for donations, outreach, and campaign progress
  • Support appearances and communications on behalf of New Vision when needed

You Bring:

  • A friendly, confident presence—comfortable talking to strangers and supporters alike
  • Strong organizational and follow-through skills
  • Creativity and comfort with independent work
  • Flexibility, patience, and great interpersonal instincts
  • A passion for inclusive communities and New Vision’s mission

Bonus Points If You:

  • Have fundraising or donor relations experience
  • Love spreadsheets and CRM tools (or are ready to learn!)
  • See stewardship as a relationship, not a transaction

Why Join Us?

  • Purposeful work: Every dollar raised helps transform lives.
  • Collaborative team: We work hard, laugh often, and celebrate together.
  • Flexible hours: Part-time schedule designed for work-life balance.

Let’s turn passion into partnership.
Apply now and help grow the community of support behind New Vision for Independence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Apply Now

Gift Shop Coordinator

Part-time, regular

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Gift Shop Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of our gift shop. This new role will be instrumental in maintaining the store’s inventory, creating engaging product displays, collaborating with internal teams for promotions, and exploring exciting new product lines to better serve our mission.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inventory Management:
    • Maintain accurate inventory records, preferably using an electronic inventory system
    • Track stock levels and generate reports as needed
  • Vendor Relations:
    • Place and manage reorders with existing vendors
    • Research and recommend new product lines, with an emphasis on items relevant to individuals with vision loss or created by blind/visually impaired artisans
  • Sales & Fulfillment:
    • Process and ship customer orders in a timely and organized manner
  • Visual Merchandising:
    • Keep displays clean, appealing, and thematically relevant
    • Rotate and refresh items regularly to reflect seasonal and program-specific themes
  • Collaboration & Marketing:
    • Partner with the Community Education department to develop in-store signage and marketing materials
    • Participate in marketing campaigns or promotional events as needed

Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, merchandising, or inventory management
  • Comfortable using inventory management software or willingness to learn
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Passion for accessibility, inclusion, and New Vision’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with or in support of people with vision loss
  • Familiarity with accessible product displays and customer service strategies

Expected pay: $15 per hour

Expected hours: 10-15 per week

Apply Now

We also have opportunities for COMS andi EI professionals on an hourly basis. Please forward resume to Chantel at cbuck@newvisionfl.org.

Please note that New Vision is a drug-free workplace. Passage of a level 2 background check and driving record check (if applicable) are required as a condition of employment.

At New Vision for Independence, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities (including vision loss), veterans, and those with nontraditional career paths. If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!