Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community Organizer (Part-Time)
Open Date: 02/16/24
Company/Organization Hiring: DPC
Status: Closed for Application
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community Organizer (part-time)
DPC is seeking a part-time Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community Organizer to support our advocacy efforts and policy work. This organizer will work on a variety of campaigns, but their focus will be on issues at the intersection of communication and disability. This 20-hour-per-week position works within our Advocacy Department and reports to the Director of Advocacy.
Responsibilities
State House Communication Access
Co-coordinate and co-facilitate meetings for State House Communication Access advocacy coalition
With consensus of SHCA coalition, make and carry out strategic decisions to advance communication access in the legislative process
Maintain relationships with relevant parties, including legislators, state house staff, MCDHH, and partner organizations
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Advocacy Workshops
Put on several legislative advocacy workshops per year for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
Coordinate and facilitate meetings to plan workshops
Work with planning committee on all other aspects of workshop planning: creating developing presentations and materials, outreach to the community, and presenting content.
Community Engagement and Mobilization
Work with other members of the community to track bills in MA state house that are of particular interest to the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community.
Notify community members when a hearing or other major development on a tracked bill is occurring, and mobilize them to take action.
Build and maintain relationships with community members, partner organizations, state agencies, and public officials to garner engagement and support on advocacy priorities.
Other Responsibilities
Attend weekly DPC Advocacy Team meetings.
Collaborate with Advocacy Team on collaborative DPC events and projects.
Advocate and provide testimony for bills and budget items that DPC supports, when needed.
Pay & Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $25,000 to $30,000 per year. Benefits include fully paid dental, life and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, 13 paid holidays as well as a 403B Retirement plan with employer match.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@dpcma.org.
DPC encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. DPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
