employment news – Delaware Association of the Deaf (DAD)

July 17, 2024

MARINA Short Film Casting

We are seeking:

ONE (1) Latino Boy who can play 8-12 years who identifies as D/deaf/Hard of Hearing
THREE (3) Black and/or Latin PERFORMERS of ALL GENDERS who can play 30s/40s who have a strong familiarity with American sign language (ASL). These roles are hearing.

THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY (SAG/AFTRA Short Film, open to union and non union talent.)

All acting experience levels are encouraged to submit.

Seeking talent based anywhere in the US. The film shoots in Washington State (in the Spokane area)-travel and accommodations are provided for talent if not local.

We would love to send you more information about this project to share with your community, including a link for how to submit and a link to the casting flyer.

Please reply to this email/contact us at danielle@dpdcasting.com for more information.

February 9, 2024

Deaf Mentor Job Opportunity (Statewide)

POSITION: Deaf Mentor (Reported Time) #25563
CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2024
LOCATION: Delaware School for the Deaf Statewide Programs
REPORTS TO: Designated Administrator
START DATE: 2023-2024 School Year

Deaf Mentor RT- DSD Statewide Programs 2.14.24 (job flyer)

Job posting at https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Delaware+School+for+the+Deaf+Statewide+Programs%2fSe%22

DAD Note: There is a need for more mentors in Sussex County as well. If you are interested, apply ASAP!

January 21, 2024

Summer JOB OPPORTUNITIES for Deaf youth and young adults

We are reaching out to let you know about our summer job opportunities with CorpsTHAT, a non-profit with the mission to bridge between the Deaf community and the outdoor community.

We have multiple paid summer job positions open, including crew leaders and crew members for this summer. Our Crew Leader Positions will open on January 26th and Crew Members will be open on February 9th.

If you are interested in working with us or would like more information, you can check out our online job board or join us for our virtual Job Spotlights where we will discuss position details and answer questions.

Our Crew Leader Job Spotlight is on February 7th at 7pm EST and our Crew Member Job Spotlight is on February 13th at 7pm EST. Both spotlights will have ASL interpreters and we welcome job seekers, VR/Transition Counselors, Educators, Parents, and Community members welcomed to attend.

Our flyers are attached to this email.

Hope to see you there!

*** 4 flyers for various purposes below. 2 targeted working areas too. **

Corps that 2024 Job Spotlight (Job Fair flyer in Feb. 2024)