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Please distribute the following job listings for Very Special Arts to the listserv members. Thank you, David Mitchell, President, Society for Disability Studies, Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: HR, VSA, 1300 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 700. Washington DC 20036 or fax to (202)496-9460 or email to [log in to unmask] VSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minorites and persons with disabilities to apply. VSA MANAGER, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION NEW POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (to start July 1, 1999) Announcement #99:03 Description: The Manager of Research and Evaluation is responsible for VSA's program evaluation system, for providing the affiliate network with the appropriate supports to participate effectively in the evaluation process, and for managing the activities of the Research Advisory Committee. The Manager of Research and Evaluation reports to the Vice President of Programs. Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to: € Develops and maintains a central file of research and data relevant to VSA programming initiatives, for use by VSA staff and affiliates € Manages VSA's Research Advisory Committee; develops agenda, schedules and facilitates meetings, maintains correspondence and meeting records € Develops evaluation tools for all national programs and initiatives; assists staff and affiliates in implementation of evaluation models € Provides technical assistance to affiliates in developing evaluation systems relevant to their needs, and that interface well with the national evaluation plan € Manages the development of content for VSA's Research Symposium and other relevant research-related meetings and initiatives € Provides technical assistance to affiliates interested in establishing research projects € Provides support to staff responsible for affiliate data collection, through the affiliation application, final report, or survey instruments € Supervises the coordinator of research and evaluation € Manages grant application and development process € Develops and manages an information dissemination system to relevant external audiences that demonstrates VSA's impact, and that serves the affiliate network Qualifications Must have at least two years experience in program evaluation as a core responsibility. Masters degree required; statistical analysis and research design expertise demonstrated through education and work experience. Must have excellent organizational skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Databases, Internet, and other software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, analyze and draw conclusions based on research data. Experience in grant writing preferred. VSA DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVES NEW POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (to start July 1, 1999) Announcement #99:04 Description: The Director of Performing Arts Initiatives is responsible for programming initiatives that impact students and adults with disabilities through the performing arts. The Director keeps abreast of legislation and policy relevant to transition and employment for students and adults with disabilities and develops programs and technical assistance supports accordingly. The Director of Performing Arts Initiatives reports to the Vice President of Programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: € Manages the programmatic elements of the Young Soloists and Playwright Discovery Awards Programs, concentrating on pre-event and post- event opportunities to enhance learning opportunities for entrants, finalists, and winners € Develops internship opportunities for young people with disabilities within the mainstream arts community € Expands VSA's Artists Registry to include performing artists, and serves their technical assistance needs through a quarterly newsletter € Develops and manages an artist training initiative to prepare performing artists for placement in school and community based artist-in-residency programs that serve students with disabilities € Develops performing arts components of COCoA € Manages placement of performing artists at partner events for outreach purposes € Provides technical assistance to affiliate network, particularly in the area of legislation and policy relevant to transition and employment (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.) € Develops and implements opportunities for programs to be financially self-sufficient through user fees, corporate and foundation sponsorship development, etc. € Develops and maintains relationships with agencies and organizations relevant to transition and career issues Qualifications: Successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of program development and management experience. A background in the performing arts is necessary. Candidate should have the ability to read and interpret federal program and policy descriptions as well as legislation, and should have either extensive personal or work experience with agencies and organizations that support transition and employment, such as the Social Security Administration, Medicaid and Medicare, Rehabilitation Services Administration, etc. Excellent writing, editing and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle a number of tasks simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software as well as comfort with Internet searching. Bachelors degree required; Master's degree preferred. --