Employment

• Location: Lake & Sumter Counties, FL (homebase in Leesburg)
• Schedule: Flexible, part-time
• Impact: Support child development, coach families, and create accessible learning experiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual disabilities, counseling, education, social work, or health-related field with VIISA 0–3, VIISA 3–5, and INSITE certifications, OR
• Current COMS, CVRT, or CLVT certification, OR eligible COMS/TVI certification in Florida.

We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Loves working with young children and families
✔ Is flexible, creative, and collaborative
✔ Can travel within the local area (reasonable accommodations provided)

Job Description (via Google Docs)

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