Calling all policy wonks! Do you like talking about all things disability rights? Are you great at building partnerships? Do you have a passion for legislative advocacy? Do you obsess about strategy? Join the ASAN team! We’re hiring a Policy Director, and we’re looking for someone with a vision for the future of our community and the skills to lead our disability and civil rights policy advocacy.

The Policy Director leads ASAN’s policy team and strategically advances ASAN’s policy portfolio. They will work closely with ASAN’s 2 policy analysts and the Executive Director. This job is a full-time, salaried position paying $80,000/year with comprehensive health insurance and other benefits, a retirement plan, commuter benefits, and four weeks of paid time off per year. The Policy Director will work out of ASAN’s Washington, DC office when it is safe to resume in-person work, but can start remotely.

In the full job description, we have attempted to cover both the “what” and the “how” that go into this position–the portfolio that the Policy Director will cover, and the key skills and attributes that will enable them to do the job successfully. We are much more focused on the “how” than the “what.” We will help a potential Policy Director build detailed knowledge as necessary, but they must have the skills to represent our community effectively in policy negotiations. Applicants who have limited specific knowledge on disability policy but extensive experience with the skills described in the “how” section are encouraged to apply.

For more information and the full breakdown of responsibilities, see the posting here.

We strongly encourage autistic people of color, AAC users, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. Interested parties should send their resume, cover letter, and a sample of their policy writing to [email protected].

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

PO Box 66122
Washington, DC 20035

 

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