Vision Clinic and Outreach Director
Description
Compensation Type: Annual salaryJob Type:
Full Time
Hybrid (remote and in-person)
Pay Range: $54,000 - $60,000
Organization's Mission: Friends for Sight is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing blindness and improving sight for individuals in Utah and the Intermountain West. We provide free vision screenings, prescription eyeglasses, and other sight-saving services to individuals who otherwise would not have access to them.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: Friends for Sight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position Summary: Friends for Sight is seeking a Vision Clinic and Outreach Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an Optometric Technician, a background in program management, and a passion for providing vision services to underserved communities. In this role, you will report to the Executive Director, manage our vision clinics and outreach events, and nurture valued partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities: Oversee and manage all administrative aspects of Friends of Sight vision clinics and mobile eye exam services;
Supervise and train clinic staff;
Perform a variety of pre-exam duties in clinic, supporting our volunteer doctors
Travel to partner locations, clinics, and events locally and across various areas of the State;
Plan and implement SightFest events;
Develop and nurture relationships with partners and volunteers;
Collaborate with staff to develop and implement program goals, strategies, and metrics
Desired Qualifications: Certification or worked as an Optometric or Ophthalmic Technician for 1 year. Or completion of a training program approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education;
Experience working with underserved populations and communities;
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with electronic medical records.
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals in need of vision services. Friends for Sight offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance, HSA, and a Roth IRA match up to 3% of pay.
How to Apply: email Jamie Justice, Executive Director, a cover letter and resume. jamiejustice@friendsforsight.org
Closing Date: 11/30/2023
Location: 6715 S. 1300 E, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Information
Organization Website: Visit websiteContact: Jamie Justice
Email: jamiejustice@friendsforsight.org
Phone: 801-524-2020 ext.101