State Voting Coalition Coordinator at AAPD

About AAPD

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement. 

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. 

AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• 403(b) with 5% employer match
• 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is seeking a State Voting Coalition Coordinator to provide logistical and strategic support across our REV UP network. REV UP stands for “Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power” and is AAPD’s national nonpartisan campaign working to build the power of the disability vote and improve election accessibility. The network consists of grassroots state voting coalitions in around 20 states and partners in over 30 states. The Coordinator will serve as the key point of contact for our on-the-ground organizers and work to build connections, provide logistical and strategic support, and enhance communication across state coalitions to strengthen disability voter engagement and advocacy efforts.

The coordinator reports to the Director of Accessible Democracy. 

• Position Type: Coordinator, entry-level
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Reports To: Director of Accessible Democracy 
• Location: Remote or hybrid (office in Washington D.C.); travel to state events required several times per year
• Salary: $60,000-75,000

Core Responsibilities

Support the REV UP Network 

• Meet regularly with state coalitions and maintain records on coalition plans, activities, member roles and demographics
• Collect and maintain data relevant to program evaluation 
• Support the REV UP network by facilitating connections, providing feedback, and collaborating with the Director of Accessible Democracy and partner organizations to provide leadership and issue-area training.

Manage Coalition Communications 

• Maintain the network contact list, including state coalition members and partner organizations
• Manage tool application (Slack, email, Mobilize) and user support to build cross-coalition, and national-state communication
• Provide input to AAPD’s Communications Department on the content of coalition emails, social media, and communication strategies 

 Programmatic Support

• Assist in setting agendas for national and regional calls, ensuring network participation, and co-facilitating discussions.
• Coordinate state and local engagement for Disability Voting Rights Week, providing technical support and managing logistics.
• Support the logistics, planning, and facilitation of a minimum of two localized REV UP actions per year in collaboration with local partners in order to strengthen existing relationships, build new relationships, and maintain a deep understanding of on-the-ground work (i.e. building disability engagement in the Selma Jubilee). 
• Attend at least one national event or conference per year to table for REV UP and AAPD with the goal of building the presence of the disability community and building new partners, attracting new members. 

Requirements

• 1-2 years of cumulative relevant experience (paid or unpaid), working in civic engagement, community organizing, or issue advocacy
• Experience with voter registration, election accessibility advocacy
• Proven track record of building deep and genuine connections within various communities
• Strong organizational skills in order to maintain records and track projects
• Strong communication skills across multiple audiences and mediums
• Creative thinking and innovative approaches to determining how to better engage with various partners and community members
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Problem-solving skills and capacity to adapt to unexpected challenges and conflicts
• Capacity to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; engage in collaborative brainstorming, facilitate collaborative decision making 
• Experience using digital organizing tools or the willingness and capacity to learn digital tools such as, Google Drive and Google platforms, Slack, EveryAction, Mobilize Monday.com, Hubspot
• Required:
  • Willing to travel several times per year (averaging 2-3 times per year, trip dates do not typically exceed 5 days)

The application deadline is March 31, 2025.

AAPD will review applications on a rolling basis. If you have any inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line, “State Voting Coalition Coordinator”.

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Digital Director at AAPD

About AAPD

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement. 

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. 

AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• 403(b) with 5% employer match
• 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

About the role

We are seeking a Digital Director to lead and implement our digital communications strategy and initiatives, advance AAPD’s mission by leveraging digital platforms to meaningfully engage our audience and partners, amplify our advocacy efforts, and increase awareness of disability issues and culture.

The Digital Director will collaborate closely with the Communications Director, Content Producer, and entire AAPD team to generate accessible, engaging, and timely digital communications. The Digital Director will be responsible for digital editorial curation and oversight, digital asset production, audience engagement, and special initiatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter with a minimum of 5 years of digital communications and social media experience, who is comfortable creating assets for a wide variety of digital platforms, would describe themselves as “very online” and is passionate about disability rights, fostering meaningful audience connections, and accessible community-driven digital communications strategies.

Ideally the Digital Director would be able to work from AAPD’s Washington, DC office a few times a month, and attend in-person events.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop and implement a comprehensive digital and content strategy for AAPD’s social media, website, email program, video production, and photo campaigns
• Develop and execute digital strategies and content that align with our mission, objectives, and audiences, while setting a high standard for digital accessibility that meets the needs of our diverse audience as a national cross-disability organization
• Bring creativity and knowledge to set a high standard for digital accessibility that meets the needs of our diverse audience as a national cross-disability organization, adhering to best practices and guidelines to ensure that content is usable and accessible for all individuals with disabilities.
• Prioritize accessibility in all content materials, adhering to best practices and guidelines to ensure that content is usable and accessible for all individuals with disabilities
• Collaborate with the Content Producer and contract designers, artists, and other media makers to plan, create, and distribute compelling content, including videos, graphics, and infographics  across each of AAPD’s digital channels and social media accounts (currently Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X) to develop compelling multimedia content,
• Reach and grow our audiences across social media, email, and digital advertising including AAPD’s video vertical across TikTok, Reels, and YouTube
• Monitor trends, engagement, and conversations happening in the disability community’s digital spaces, using that information to inform our strategies
• Oversee the management and maintenance of AAPD’s website, ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and accessibility
• Obtain photographic and video content of AAPD staff, programs, and the broader disability community at in-person events in Washington, DC
• Oversee digital ad campaigns to support AAPD’s advocacy aims and expand our reach
• In collaboration with the Communications Director, manage and be responsible for the digital voice and visual identity of AAPD
• Build strong relationships across AAPD and the disability civil rights field broadly to ensure accurate and timely content creation that advances advocacy and programmatic goals
• Manage and create plans for digital rapid response, with an ability to seamlessly pivot to manage rapid response on a regular basis, without compromising the quality or flow of evergreen and programmatic content
• Monitor and analyze content performance using relevant metrics and tools, adjusting content strategies using data-based insights to enhance audience engagement, increase followership, and drive meaningful interactions
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends, tools, and technologies, and recommend innovative approaches to enhance AAPD’s digital presence
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, influencers, digital strategists, vendors, and others to expand AAPD’s digital reach and influence
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in creating accessible and inclusive media and content as well as evolving trends in the disability community
• Occasionally collaborate on written and traditional communications content as an editor

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in digital communications, marketing, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and social media, including relevant knowledge of the rapidly expanding video landscape
• Experience rapidly responding to current events or trending issues
• Experience creating and editing graphics, videos, photos, and other digital assets as well as overseeing and editing digital assets created by other internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in website editing tools (you do not need to know a coding language), content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve, and/or Final Cut Pro
• Experience developing and executing successful digital campaigns across multiple channels
• Experience interpreting audience data to make data-driven decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
• Strong editing skills and the ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail in visual communications as well as written
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for accessible digital content, including WCAG

Preferred Qualifications

• Disability Rights or Disability Justice work and/or personal experience
• Proficiency in ASL, Spanish, or both
• Experience creating content that utilizes accessibility-focused practices beyond alt-text (including but not limited to captions, audio descriptions, ASL interpretation, and Plain Language use)
• Experience working within the nonprofit sector, advocacy organizations, or social impact work

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Content Producer at AAPD

About AAPD

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement. 

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. 

AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• 403(b) with 5% employer match
• 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

About the role

We are seeking a Content Producer to join AAPD’s communications team. The Content Producer will play a pivotal role in developing, curating, managing, and delivering engaging and accessible content across various platforms, to amplify AAPD’s mission and impact. The Content Producer will have many opportunities to pitch and create their own content ideas, in addition to fulfilling requests from the Communications and Digital Directors and other AAPD colleagues. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented self-starter who has 3 or more years of communications and/or social media experience, would describe themselves as “very online” and are passionate about disability rights, accessible and community-driven communications strategies, and fostering meaningful connections with diverse audiences. 

The Content Producer will focus roughly 60% of their time on digital content, and the other 40% will assist with traditional communications and written content. Ideally the Content Producer would be able to work from AAPD’s Washington, DC office a few times a month, and attend in-person events. That said, we are open to finding a hybrid work arrangement that works best for you.

What you'll do

• Write, create, and produce high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content for AAPD’s social media that effectively communicates AAPD’s initiatives, programs, events, and stories
• Manage content dissemination and scheduling across various platforms, including AAPD’s website, social media channels, email campaigns, and print materials
• Manage (in collaboration with the Communications Team) written content from first draft through to final editing. Content may include articles, blog posts, op-eds, social media copy, videos, infographics, and more
• Prioritize accessibility in all materials, adhering to best practices and guidelines to ensure that content is not only usable and accessible for all individuals with disabilities, but sets a high, consistent standard of accessibility
• Collaborate with the communications team to tailor content for each platform to maximize engagement and reach
• Develop and maintain a system for storing digital content, including images, videos, templates, external media that features interviews or speeches by AAPD staff, and more
• Work closely with internal teams and partners to gather content ideas, stories, and closely track programmatic updates and events. Build strong relationships across AAPD and the disability civil rights field broadly to ensure accurate and timely content creation
• Provide support with rapid response content creation and other special projects for priority initiatives. Must be able to manage both rapid response and evergreen content 
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure the AAPD voice is consistent across all content and platforms, and that our messages are reinforced our content
• Monitor community discussion and engagement on social media related to current events, and use insights to provide recommendations for AAPD’s content strategy 
• Collaborate with external partners, influencers, digital strategists, vendors, and others to expand AAPD’s digital presence 

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in content creation, copywriting, or editorial roles
• Proficiency in using content management systems social media platforms, and email marketing tools
• Strong understanding of disability rights and a genuine passion for advancing inclusivity and equity for people with disabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and video editing 
• Experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Disability Rights or Disability Justice work and/or personal experience
• Experience creating content that utilizes accessibility-focused practices beyond alt-text (including but not limited to captions, audio descriptions, ASL interpretation, and Plain Language use)
• Experience with creating video content (TikTok, Reels, Youtube Shorts)
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve, and/or Final Cut Pro
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital marketing strategies
• Experience working within the nonprofit sector or advocacy organizations
• Experience creating communications for advocacy and rapid response

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 95,000 USD per year (AAPD Office)

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Home Modification Program Manager at disAbility Resource Center of the Rappahannock Area, Inc.

Home Modification Program Manager, Full Time 

Position: Program Manager Location: Fredericksburg, VA 

About the disAbility Resource Center (dRC): 

The disAbility Resource Center (dRC) empowers people with disabilities to live independently and fully participate in their communities. 

We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Home Modification Grant Programs, ensuring effective program management, data tracking, compliance, and outreach. This role coordinates home modifications to enhance accessibility and safety for older adults and people with disabilities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage program setup, implementation, and compliance with funding agency regulations. 
• Conduct intake interviews and oversee referrals, cost estimates, and contractor coordination. 
• Serve as the primary contact for funding agencies, handling reporting and program administration. 
• Maintain organized records and improve data tracking systems for reporting and evaluation. 
• Assist in marketing and outreach to increase program participation. 

Qualifications & Preferred Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (social work, gerontology, public administration, or related field). 
• Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) or ability to obtain certification (funding provided). 
• Experience in program management (aging in place, home modifications, housing, or disability services preferred). 
• Strong project management skills, ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and data tracking systems. 
• Ability to interpret and communicate grant requirements to staff. 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal staff, contractors, community partners and program participants. 
• Must have reliable transportation for travel within the service area. 

Additional Information: 

• Full-time position requiring travel within the service area for home assessments, contractor meetings, and outreach. Occasional overnight travel for training, and night or weekend commitments. 
• The disAbility Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

To Apply: 

Submit a resume, cover letter, and completed job application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Open until filled. 

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