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Advocacy Director job opening
Founded in 1956, the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled’s mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Brooklyn and beyond. Led by and staffed by people with disabilities, we offer services, support groups and peer counseling, along with an active advocacy and outreach program. BCID is part of the independent living movement, which works to advance the independence and civil rights of all people with disabilities in countries around the world.
Position overview
BCID is seeking a full-time person to direct our advocacy program, which focuses on working to make sure that people with disabilities are guaranteed civil rights and full inclusion in the life of our city and state.
The advocacy director will develop and carry out strategies to advance our legislative and budgetary agendas. We currently are involved in long-term campaigns to make subways and taxis accessible, protect home care, and broaden civic engagement in our community.
The director will guide BCID’s advocacy team members, oversee the expansion of our grassroots volunteer and supporter network, and design new initiatives.
The advocacy director will supervise a team made up of BCID’s systems advocate and voting engagement advocate and will work closely with other members of the BCID team. This position will be supervised by the executive director.
This is a hybrid position with substantial in-person time in the field required.
Responsibilities
The advocacy director will:
The advocacy director also will research and develop other program and fundraising opportunities.
Qualifications
How to apply
Provide resume and cover letter.
· In the cover letter, describe your interest in the position and highlight any specific qualifications you have. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
· Use subject line: BCID Advocacy Director
. No calls please; if you have questions about this position, write careers@bcid.org.
BCID is an equal opportunity employer with an emphasis on outreach to people with disabilities. We actively recruit and hire qualified people who may have disabilities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or sexual orientation, gender identity, military service or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11201
Full Time
$158k-212k (estimate)
05/09/2024
09/04/2024
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