Careers
We are a small team that makes a big impact!
Since 2017…
- 750,000+ people visited our website
- Our resources were downloaded 230,000+ times
- We provided individualized support to 2,000+ people
- Our online professional development modules have 17,000+ enrollments
- 5,000+ people played Deafverse, the world’s first ASL-accessible educational game
- More than 130 state leaders worked with us to change systems in their state
- 700+ community members participated in community conversations across the nation
- Countless colleges and universities improved their services for deaf students with our help
What is our work style?
- People first, always. The people we serve, and the people on our team, matter.
- Community relationships and input drive our priorities.
- We make time for team building and collaborative decision making.
- Each person on the team is a valuable contributor to multiple projects.
- While we take initiative and work autonomously, we also rely on team support.
- We hold ourselves accountable for our work, our personal growth, and contributions to the team.
- Our team is committed to the ongoing work of dismantling systemic oppressions.
You also may want to know:
- Working with NDC means you are an employee with the University of Texas at Austin – and get all the perks of working at UT! Check out UT benefits and flexible work arrangements.
- Full time staff work 40 hour weeks between the hours of 8-5, with flexibility for your time zone and other commitments.
- Most positions are 100% remote, with the possibility of traveling to and/or working in the Austin office.
- Salary ranges for each position are available in the job post on the UT website.
- Contracts renew annually on December 31st.
- The job application process takes time – thank you in advance for your patience.
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Our available positions are listed below. We also welcome resumes for future opportunities!
To share your resume or inquire about an open position, email here.
Open Positions
Communications Director
The purpose of this position is to set and guide the strategy for all communications activities and dissemination of resources, in alignment with NDC mission and objectives. The Communications Director will lead strategic planning and implementation of communications efforts to reach NDC target audiences including deaf people and their families, educators, state agencies, business owners, high schools, colleges and postsecondary training programs, policy makers, and national organizations. Current communications activities include newsletters, newsfeed posts, videos, annual reports, social media activity, virtual events, conferences, and print materials.
This hire will work closely with NDC leadership on strategic planning, liaison with staff about key deliverables and dissemination, and supervise team members and consultants. Job responsibilities include developing strategic communication plans, identifying opportunities for increased stakeholder engagement, ensuring implementation of accessibility best practices, optimizing website presence, engaging in media outreach, overseeing social media engagement, managing staff and consultants, overseeing project workflows, evaluating communications analytics, and managing digital content including videos, images, graphics, and copy. The hire must demonstrate previous experience working with deaf communities, using communications platforms for advocacy work, and developing strategic communication plans.
This is a 40h/week, full time position with the University of Texas, with all the benefits commensurate with the position. This will primarily be a remote position, with the possibility of occasional travel to, or periodic work in, the central Austin office.
