This position offers a unique opportunity to join a groundbreaking organization supporting the rights of people with disabilities in the US and abroad.As a member of a small team and working under the direction of the Executive Director, the Government Relations Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operation of an outreach and advocacy campaign in support of U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Managing the program will require close collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, outreach on Capitol Hill and meeting coordination, external partner relations with both domestic and international colleagues, advisory committee support, and writing issue briefs.
Qualifications Summary
USICD seeks applicants with experience in advancing issue advocacy and policy development; experience serving as a liaison between advocates and policymakers; excellence in communication, scheduling and multitasking; experience leading small teams and fostering stakeholder and volunteer advisors’ participation; and ability to work collaboratively and to take direction. A commitment to the advancement of people with disabilities and knowledge of disability cultures in the United States and internationally, and an awareness of international disability issues, human rights and international law are desirable. First-hand experience with disability preferred.
Applicants
Applicants should provide a cover letter, a resume, and the contact information for three references. All application materials must be submitted by email.
Deadline The position will remain open for applications until the position is filled.
Contact
Please send application materials or inquiries to David Morrissey, Executive Director, dmorrissey@usicd.org, (202) 207-0338.
