Re: Re: ncdr job available washington dc area

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Job Announcement: Director of Outreach and Communications

The National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR), an alliance of

disability, civil rights and social justice organizations dedicated to advancing

social justice and economic opportunity among people with physical and mental

disabilities, seeks a Director of Outreach and Communications to provide

leadership in our ongoing organizing, advocacy and media related work. NCDR

programs include ADA Watch, Campaign for Fair Judges, Disability Rights Concert,

and the Road To Freedom.

ADA Watch was founded as a rapid response network to inform and mobilize

advocates in response to threats to disability civil rights protections. The

late Dart, Jr. was the founding chair of ADA Watch. ADA Watch’s Board of

Directors and National Advisory Council are comprised of noted disability rights

leaders and representatives from a broad coalition of disability, civil rights

and social justice organizations.

NCDR’s Campaign for Fair Judges monitors the judicial selection process and

informs and unites the disability grassroots in response to nominees to the

Supreme Court and Federal Courts who pose a threat to the civil rights of people

with disabilities. Our efforts have been covered extensively in the media

including opinion and news articles in the New York Times, Washington Post,

Reuters, AP, Washington Times, Boston Globe, LA Times, Detroit Free Press, and

more.

NCDR’s Disability Rights Concert capitalizes on the celebrity of noted

musicians and other entertainers to raise funds and bring attention to the cause

of disability rights. The inaugural disability rights concert outside of

Washington, DC featured Grammy Award-winning artists Bruce Hornsby and Sweet

Honey In the Rock and, in addition to bringing considerable attention to our

cause, raised significant funds to advance our coalition work.

NCDR’s Road To Freedom bus tour and traveling exhibit completed its first year

on the road traveling more than 25,000 miles across all 50 states to produce

nearly 100 grassroots and media events in partnership with state and local

organizations. The tour, which will continue to the 20th anniversary of the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2010, garnered extensive TV, radio and

newspaper coverage. In 2008, NCDR is working with filmmaker, (“Right

To Risk”), and best-selling author, Antonia Felix, to produce a documentary film

and book on the tour to be used as social change tools for disability rights

advocacy. This campaign seeks to make America aware of the compelling history of

the disability rights movement, how the courts have weakened civil rights

protections for people with disabilities and to build coalition to address

social justice, poverty and related issues impacting people with disabilities in

the United States.

NCDR’s primary focus is on using the media to educate advocates, policymakers

and the general public regarding disability rights. We actively work to reframe

media coverage from charity, sympathy and pity to empowerment and social

justice. The successful candidate for the position of Director of Outreach and

Communications will be able to build on the success of this small but growing

501c3 nonprofit advocacy organization. NCDR’s annual budget more than doubled

last year and, over time, this candidate’s skills and commitment to growing the

organization will be rewarded accordingly.

The Director of Outreach and Communications:

· Reports directly to the ADA Watch/NCDR Founder and President

· Implements the Outreach and Communications strategy of the Coalition

· Assists with ongoing administrative tasks

· Provides input to ongoing educational, media related and advocacy

campaigns

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assists with the writing, editing and publication of Coalition

documents and publications including websites and email alerts

· Develops professional outreach materials, creative marketing and

event outreach programs

· Pitches stories and feature pieces to media outlets, including TV

stations, radio programs, newspapers, magazines and blogs

· Organizes educational events for the Coalition including film

screenings and speaking tours

· Represents the Coalition at meetings and events, including speaking,

facilitating meetings, meeting with Congressional staff

· Maintains the Coalition’s mailing and donor database

· Oversees interns and volunteers

· Assists with fundraising

Qualifications:

Minimum of college graduate with 2 years experience in organizing, activism, or

campaign work. Computer literacy required. Must be a self-starter and strong

team player with excellent writing and organizational skills. Must be able to

work under pressure, juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Must show

strong commitment to social justice issues and have a good sense of humor.

Starting Salary:

$35,000 - $40,000/year, depending on experience.

To apply:

Position is open until filled. Send resume, writing sample, and two references

to: jimward@...

This job is in Washington, DC; NCDR is an equal opportunity employer.

People with disabilities, women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Jim Ward

Founder and President

National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR)

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900S

Washington, DC 20004

Direct Voice: 202-415-4753

Email: jimward@...

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