Help us build a future that belongs to everyone.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

Here at APH, we believe that through our collective talents and actions, we can create a world of empowerment, independence, and opportunities for people who are blind and visually impaired. We invite you to become part of our life changing mission. Will you accept?

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Educational Aids Production Worker

Reports to the Educational Aids Production Supervisor. Manufacture materials that will include the following tasks: packaging, die cutting, assembly, vacuum forming, sanding, gluing, hand painting, riveting, and sonic welding. Maintain basic records for the work produced, including appropriate documentation of Quality Control. Other duties may be assigned.

Apply for Educational Aids Production Worker

Large Type Production Worker

Collates, inspects, rings, cuts, assembles, and sorts large type printed materials. Operates equipment to reproduce printed books. Receives and stores master books; makes and assembles cases. Other duties may be assigned.

Apply for Large Type Production Worker

Clerical-Shipping Clerk

Working under general supervision, must be able to perform detailed checking-in of stock and preparing APH products for stocking in appropriate storage areas according to established procedures. Must also be able to perform detailed shipping procedures to include packaging, insurance, returns, foreign orders, receiving and delivering mail, shipping supplies, posting and handling outgoing mail, and properly filling in any required detailed reports and time cards according to established procedures.

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Building Maintenance Worker

Must be capable of performing general duties associated with industrial building maintenance, e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC. Will facilitate repairs, perform preventive maintenance, test and log system data for heating and cooling systems, boilers, air compressors, and other facility systems. Other duties, including assisting technical or machine maintenance personnel may be assigned.

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Grant Writer

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Grant Writer will secure sustainable funding opportunities and increase revenue through foundation and corporate grants, sponsorships, and in-kind giving. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, Development team and in partnership with American Printing House (APH) Program staff, this individual will create written materials and supporting documents for Development’s restricted programmatic and unrestricted general operating support and endowment funds.

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Engagement and Training Specialist

The American Printing House for the Blind (APH), a world leader in creating learning solutions and pathways to success for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, is seeking an Engagement and Training Specialist to support our webinar, conference and customer outreach efforts. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with the ability to think creatively, draft clear and compelling program descriptions, and provide oversight for APH’s presence at conferences and exhibits, with a goal of increasing awareness of our organization, its brand and mission in the field of blindness and vision impairment.

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Digital Content Strategist

Reporting to the Director of the APH ConnectCenter, the Digital Content Strategist assists with acquiring, creating, and delivering useful and accurate informational content that is aligned with APH’s mission. The websites that make up the APH ConnectCenter are: FamilyConnect, VisionAware, and CareerConnect. Together these sites are the largest body of information about blindness and visual impairment on the internet in the U.S.

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HVAC Mechanic

The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing, Boilers, Pumps, Building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

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Need career resources and life transition support?

CareerConnect removes barriers so people who are blind or visually impaired can achieve their full potential.

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Equal employment opportunity is the law.

Welcome Everyone!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability Employer.

APH is a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test and background check.

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