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.
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
