Creating opportunities for success and independence with people who are blind or visually impaired. That's our mission! We rely on our people to make that happen. Therefore, we recruit people who are committed to making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. Whether it's providing comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to consumers, producing high quality paper products, operating a hospital switchboard, or performing administrative services, our employees are members of a team committed to excellence!
We know our employees are our most important asset. So, while we have high expectations, we also support our team members and encourage personal and professional growth - in and through AVRE. We live our mission and take pride in the fact that we engage and advance people who are blind or visually impaired at all levels of the organization!
We think AVRE is a great place to work. Browse through our website and learn why AVRE may be the right place for you!
AVRE's Business Division presents an array of employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. We work with our employees to match their skill set and personal goals with the agency's business needs. We encourage all employees to pursue continuing education opportunities within and outside of the organization. National Industries for the Blind offers a variety of work-related programs to help individuals thrive in their careers. AVRE also offers tuition assistance and employee scholarships to pursue post-secondary degrees and certifications.
Manufacturing
Opportunities in manufacturing include:
- machine operation
- assembly and packaging
- shipping and receiving
Production Manager Luigi DiRusso has been with AVRE for 10 years. Luigi has progressed from an entry level position to the team lead for one of AVRE’s busiest departments. Luigi now oversees all manufacturing departments as Production Manager. It is clear Luigi wants to continue growing as a leader. He has shown the interest and ability to lead others in AVRE’s unique environment and has the potential to be promoted to higher level positions.
Light Assembly
There's never a dull moment in the Light Assembly department! AVRE takes on a variety of unique projects commercially and through state and federal set aside programs. Current projects include repackaging Goody hair products for sale in military commissaries abroad and packaging batteries for the New York City Housing Authority. We've put together educational kits for the New York Teacher's Association and packaged environmentally friendly cleaning products for sale in the state and federal markets. AVRE's business development team is always working to identify and meet the needs of its current and potential customers.
Switchboard Operations
AVRE contracts to manage switchboard operations at two Veterans Administration Medical Centers downstate - Montrose and Castle Point. Operators are responsible for all incoming calls, including relaying all emergencies to the appropriate parties. They also monitor many hospital alarms with the use of adaptive, audio equipment. Adaptive technology is critical to successfully running this operation. Each operator's needs are accounted for so that each can perform their jobs at the highest quality level. Collectively and individually, our operators have received awards and recognitions for their commitment to excellence in the workplace. They're proud to be a part of the community that assists American veterans!
Continue through our website and learn why AVRE may be the right place for you!
AVRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 607-724-2428 or email at apply@avreus.org.
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A competitive hourly wage or annual salary is just a part of financial stability and quality of life. Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off help to secure your family's well-being and peace of mind. At AVRE, we believe that a comprehensive benefits package is key to recruiting and keeping the best and most dedicated people.
Benefits available for eligible employees
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid holidays
- Paid family leave
- Paid personal time off
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid bereavement time
- NYS Short-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for employees and their families
- 403(b) plan and employer contribution
- Supplemental life insurance
- Discounts on home and auto insurance
A very important aspect of quality of life is where you live, work, and relax. If you have a family, good schools are crucial to your kids' education and future success. Affordable, quality housing can often make or break a decision to relocate to a new area. Binghamton, NY and the surrounding municipalities offer a wide range of housing options, good public transportation, and a wide variety of places to relax and enjoy you're free time.
Here's a list of some of the best reasons to relocate to this area with some links to provide more detail.
- Affordable, high-quality higher education at Binghamton University and SUNY Broome
- Professional hockey (Binghamton Black Bears) - and baseball (Rumble Ponies) teams and NCAA Division 1 college sports
- A variety of cultural offerings, including local opera, off-Broadway shows, museums, musical performers, and art galleries
- A professional golf tournament and cycling event
- Plentiful and accessible state, county, and city parks
- Good public transportation, including paratransit and BC Country
- Pedestrian friendly downtown with numerous Accessible Pedestrian Signals and expanding walking trails
- Good schools that offer advanced placement courses, International Baccalaureate programs, and solid arts and music programs
- The confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers
- Within a three hour drive (or bus ride!) from popular urban areas - New York City, Philadelphia, Albany, and Rochester. Also close to the Finger Lakes Region and the Adirondack State Park.
You can learn more about our area by visiting the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. We think you'll find that AVRE's surrounding community is a great place to begin a new career!
Giving back to the community - Working at AVRE is not just a job. It's an opportunity to help create meaningful jobs and provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to people who are blind or visually impaired throughout AVRE's broad service territory.
Commitment to quality - In all aspects of the agency, quality work is valued and encouraged, whether it's manufacturing a product, answering a patient call, or teaching safe travel skills. We're focused on consumer and customer satisfaction!
Skill enhancement - In order to meet our high quality standards, AVRE offers training opportunities to enhance existing skills and to learn new ones. Employees are encouraged to find opportunities to cross train and learn about different positions within the organization.
Adaptability - We know that every employee's needs are unique and we make every accommodation possible to ensure that individuals have the tools to do their jobs to the highest standards! We offer technology, physical adaptations, and training to fit each employee's needs!
Being part of a team - Everyone at AVRE understands that a vision disability doesn't need to stand in the way of personal and professional accomplishments. We embrace our differences and work together to focus on each other's strengths. As a team, we do what's necessary to get the job done and to help each other succeed.
Room to grow - We're always looking for growth opportunities so we can create more meaningful jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired. New projects mean new opportunities for higher level jobs and advancement. We're proud to employ people who are blind at ALL levels of the organization!
Great benefits - AVRE offers a comprehensive fringe benefits package to all eligible employees. We're committed to empowering people to live productive, independent lives and we know how valuable benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance can be to meeting financial goals.
At AVRE, the whole is greater than the sum of our parts. This is why AVRE ranked in the "Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For" by The Non-Profit Times three years in a row. Teamwork, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging make it a pleasure to come to work each day. Continue through the website to learn more!
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If you've determined AVRE is the place for you, check out our current openings below to find an opportunity that interests you. If you have any questions about a position or the application process, feel free to call our Human Resources department at 607-724-2428.
Business Division
Product Manager
The Product and Pricing Manager is responsible for the independent administration, analysis, coordination, and strategic management of AVRE’s manufactured product portfolio and pricing activities. This position serves as a key resource to the Director of Business Development and other organizational leaders by providing analysis, recommendations, and information necessary to support product, pricing, marketing, and business development decisions.
I. JOB IDENTIFICATION
A. TITLE: Product and Pricing Manager- ONSITE POSITION IN BINGHAMTON, NY
B. REPORTS TO: Director of Business Development
C. FLSA STATUS: Exempt
II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Product and Pricing Manager is responsible for the independent administration, analysis, coordination, and strategic management of AVRE’s manufactured product portfolio and pricing activities. This position serves as a key resource to the Director of Business Development and other organizational leaders by providing analysis, recommendations, and information necessary to support product, pricing, marketing, and business development decisions.
III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for employees. The position provides functional leadership, coordination, guidance and project direction to internal departments and other individuals involved in marketing and business development activities. The position is responsible for coordinating work across departments and ensuring assigned product and pricing projects progress according to established objectives, timelines, and requirements.
IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
A. Communication with the Director of Business Development is ongoing.
B. Communication with staff, i.e.: Social Workers, Orientation and Mobility Instructor is ongoing.
C. Communication with the VP of Business Strategies is frequent.
D. Communication with internal departments is ongoing.
E. Communication with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other business partners is ongoing.
F. Communication with NIB, NYSPSP, and other distribution channel operators and managers is ongoing.
G. Communication with sales and marketing personnel (associated agencies, etc.) is frequent.
V. SUPERVISION REQUIRED
This position works under the general direction of the Director of Business Development. The position is expected to independently organize and prioritize workload, establish project timelines, evaluate information, identify issues, develop recommendations, and determine appropriate course of action within established organizational policies and objectives.
The position is not closely supervised in the day-to-day performance of its responsibilities.
VI. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
A. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline.
B. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, product support, or a related role. Relevant experience may include developing pricing our manufactured products, cost models, and supporting product development activities.
C. Excellent writing skills, exhibiting strong accuracy and attention to detail.
D. Strong time management and organization skills.
E. Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak one-on-one and in front of groups, both internally and externally.
F. Strong project management skills: able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
G. Strong skills in excel, spreadsheet formulation, and management of content/ information.
H. Understanding of the manufacturing processes and capacities.
I. Understanding of the importance of mission; interest in making connections between people and purpose.
VII. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Product Pricing:
a) Manage pricing for assigned products, ensuring alignment with state and federal program requirements and market competitiveness.
b) Analyze product costs, market conditions, and competitive data to identify pricing opportunities, risks, and trends.
c) Complete price changes as needed in accordance with the existing processes and procedures of the respective programs. Prepare pricing reports and presentations for senior management.
d) Implement approved pricing changes and maintain accurate customer price lists and pricing updates.
e) Collaborate with internal teams to gather market intelligence and support pricing strategy to align with business goals.
B. Product Management:
a) Manage the introduction of new products into both the federal and state programs, maximizing AVRE’s manufacturing capabilities. Assemble and submit applications for approval to introduce new products to New York State Preferred Source Program, New York State Industries for the Disabled, and the federal program -US AbilityOne Program.
b) Evaluate product opportunities based on manufacturing capabilities, market demand, pricing, and program requirements.
c) Collaborate with the marketing manager to maintain manufactured product’s packaging, keeping content accurate and up to date. Ensure product content is appropriately marketed on partner websites to include NYSID, NYSPSP, AbilityOne and other distributors.
d) Analyze competitive products for our manufactured products for similarities. For the federal market, perform annual ETS (Essentially the Same) reviews to identify competitive equivalents for submission to NIB for approval.
f) Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to oversee product lifecycle from concept to launch and post-launch support.
g) Reporting: Maintain a database of reports of products, key attributes, and workflow,
AVRE encourages diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.