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SeaTac, WA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 26 - 26

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1 Vacancy

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Job Details

SeaTac WA
Full Time
None
$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Day
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Mobilization and Communications Coordinator

The Arc of King County serves all people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan from prenatal diagnosis through end-of-life care.

Our programs include:

  • Information and Family Support for individuals with IDD their family members and community;
  • Supported Living Services for adults living in the community; and
  • Public Policy and Civic Engagement for people who want to ensure communities and public services work for people with IDD

The Arc promotes and protects the human and civil rights of people with IDD actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live learn work and play in the community making the world a better place for us all.

For more information about the organization visit our website at POSITIONDESCRIPTION

The mobilization and communications coordinator:

  • Connects community members to civic leaders and advocacy opportunities
  • Explains the legislative process and promotes civic engagement
  • Helps educate people about disability issues and proposed legislation

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Department: Public Policy and Civic Engagement

Supervisor: Director of Public Policy and Civic Engagement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Help plan and facilitate advocacy classes and events (in person and online)
  • Inform people about opportunities to engage in civics or with other advocates
  • Help connect community members with legislators or other civic leaders
  • Track legislation
  • Contribute to advocacy communications including social media posts events calendar newsletters and class materials.
  • Learn about issues that affect people with IDD and help others understand them
  • Educate people about The Arcs positions and priorities
  • Attend meetings of disability groups legislative committees or coalitions as assigned
  • Support the agencys efforts to undo ableism and institutional racism build cultural competence and serve an increasingly diverse population
  • Evaluate activities for effectiveness and regularly consult with supervisor
  • Collaborate across teams and participate in staff events
  • Be flexible and courteous with clients partners and community leaders

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support civic engagement and advocacy mobilization efforts of the organization.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to maintain prolonged attention and typing in an open office environment
  • Ability to transport programs materials and supplies.
  • Ability to work in an open office environment
  • Ability to use phone email and other computer applications efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to occasionally lift push or pull up to 20 pounds independently
  • Regular presence in our main office The Arc Legacy Center in SeaTac
  • Ability to travel anywhere in King County and to Olympia as needed (if driving must have a WA drivers license and car insurance; if not driving ability to be punctual)
  • Ability to work flexible hours and days. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required with advance notice provided.

HOURS/SALARY/BENEFITS

  • This position is 32 hours a week; non-exempt
  • This position is eligible for The Arc of King Countys employee benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance 401(K) EAP Orca card paid holidays paid personal leave and more.
  • Hourly wage $26/hour

Qualifications

Skills:

  • Demonstrated communication skills including:
  • The ability to facilitate meetings and support people with diverse viewpoints and experiences.
  • The ability to process and share information in a variety of formats. For example in conversation through writing and with visuals
  • The ability to explain things in plain language so people with cognitive disabilities or those who do not speak English as a first language understand
  • Demonstrated community outreach and engagement
    • Build relationships
    • Raise awareness of issues
  • Ability to track bills during the state legislative session

Tech proficiency: database (Salesforce); online email marketing (Emma); Meta Business Suite; website editing (FireSpring) graphics design (Canva); Zoom; Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge:

  • Must be familiar with the services people with disabilities rely on such as Medicaid long-term care public education low-income housing and other social services
  • Must understand how the legislative process works
  • Must be able to continually update and expand knowledge of civil rights and disability-related services

Non-negotiable qualifications:

  • Ability to learn and implement state mandatory reporting requirements
  • Ability to learn and follow all policies and complete all required safety and equity training
  • Complete data entry and event documentation by required deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic ethnic and social backgrounds
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to communicate in a professional manner

If you need to request an accommodation please contact Human Resources at

The Arc of King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.


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