Mobilization and Communications Coordinator

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 https://arcofkingcounty.org/.

Position Description

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 Arc’s positions and priorities
• Attend meetings of disability groups, legislative committees, or coalitions as assigned
• Support the agency’s 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 driver’s 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.
  
  

Benefits

HOURS/SALARY/BENEFITS

• This position is 32 hours a week; non-exempt
• This position is eligible for The Arc of King County’s 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 hr@arcofkingcounty.org.

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

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.