Spokane County Parent Coalition Coordinator

Have you looked at the front page of a newspaper and saw a picture of a politician posing with local community members celebrating passing a bill that provided an invaluable service, or appropriated money to a group of constituents in need?

Chances are that whatever the people in the picture are celebrating came about as the result of work by a well-organized group engaged in legislative advocacy!

If you are a parent with a child with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), are passionate about being a voice of legislative change that would benefit those with IDD and their families and are a positive and effective force to be reckoned with, The Arc of Spokane wants YOU!

The Spokane County Parent Coalition is an organization designed to provide legislative information and resources to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Spokane County Parent Coalition Coordinator will share information on issues that may affect families in connection with the federal and state legislatures, government agencies and other relevant entities; support advocates in contacting their elected representatives and government agencies on their own behalf; represent The Arc of Spokane at Advocacy Days in Olympia; and provide other supports/resources to empower those with IDD and their families.

Flexible work hours the opportunity for a hybrid work environment; and a positive work culture with passionate people excited about making a difference!

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18
• Have a High School Diploma or GED, (Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred)
• Be a parent of a child with a disability
• Be knowledgeable in Microsoft 365
• Be willing to travel on occasional travel for special events
• Pass required background checks
• Be knowledgeable about resources and supports available in Washington State and demonstrate sensitivity and commitment toward persons with developmental disabilities and their families
• Passionate about legislative issues locally, statewide, and federally

Qualifications:

• Experience in public speaking
• Have a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Compensation: $21.00-$23.10. DOE starting range, entire scale to $27.30 per hour, Non-exempt, 30 hours per week, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave

Position open until filled

Application Process: To see expanded benefit information and to apply online visit our website www.arc-spokane.org/work-with-us click the "Current Employment Opportunities" button to view all open positions. Select the position you would like to apply for to start the application process. If you need alternative assistance to apply outside of the electronic system, please contact the Human Resources Department at 509-328-6326.