The Disability Allies is a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities.
In order to accomplish this goal, we will help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events.
Our events are open to anyone that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities.
Job Description Position Summary:
The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities.
The Community Outreach Director will lead a team in charge of building strategic relationships, conducting a variety of outreach activities, and the recruitment of volunteers and members.
Responsibilities:
Create and implement our outreach plan
Develop and strengthen relationships between the Disability Allies and the community
Develop partnerships with universities, social groups, and community organizations, in particular those that provide social opportunities to young adults with disabilities
Recruit and place Disability Allies volunteers within our committees
Qualifications & Competencies:
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Must be able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to connect with others and develop relationships
Committed to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain detailed records and confidential information
About the Disability Allies:
The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities.
At our events, we pair each individual up with a mentor.
The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and ensure that everyone interacts with each other.
Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or is supportive of people with disabilities.
Please visit www.disabilityallies.com to learn more.
Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination statement:
Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.
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