First Responder Program Assistant

The mission of Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program, Inc. (SHEP) is to enable each person who is Deaf Blind to live and work in his or her community of choice. Sight Hearing Encouragement Program is the biggest non-profit in the state of Oklahoma that provides vocational training exclusively to youth and adults who want to serve as an accessibility bridge to the Deaf Blind.

Employment at SHEP is a "one-of-a-kind" experience and at SHEP, we seek employees who have a strong work ethic, strive for excellence, enjoy a challenge, and are highly motivated and creative.

We currently have an exciting part-time opportunity to join our team as a First Responder Program Assistant
. This position is based in Oklahoma City and its surrounding municipalities. In this role, the Program Assistant will support the First Responder Training Initiative by coordinating with local officials, leading accessibility awareness sessions, and managing training logistics. This position reports to SHEP’s leadership team and works closely with city departments, training participants, and other SHEP program leaders.

The Assistant plays a key role in scheduling CLEET-certified training sessions, attending city meetings, organizing program materials, documenting expenditures, and supporting the mission to expand accessibility resources for First Responders and the communities they serve. This role will help amplify SHEP’s outreach by providing educational tools and promoting awareness of Deaf Blind accessibility needs.

Ability to lead or support CLEET trainings (training and materials will be provided)

Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to take clear, concise notes during meetings and conference calls

Comfortable interacting with municipal leaders and community stakeholders

Experience with calendar management, scheduling, and coordination

Must be dependable, able to work independently, and exhibit leadership qualities

Passion for equity and inclusion, especially within emergency response or public service

Must have a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance

Must sign a confidentiality agreement

20 hours per month

Contractor position, $30/hour

Off all Federal Holidays

Please Note: This is a contractor position and schedule may vary depending on training requests or city coordination needs. Some travel may be required for in-person meetings and training sessions.

In the event of client / contractor cancellation of duty day due to unforeseen events or illness it will be the contractor’s responsibility to communicate and make up the missed day before contract end.

Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our client base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At SHEP, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.