Self-Advocacy Associate

THE ARC GREATER TWIN CITIES • Saint Paul, MN

9d • $0 - $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arc Minnesota is hiring a Self-Advocacy Associate to support the Self-Advocacy Program by developing, strengthening, and carrying out self-advocacy initiatives across the Metro service area. This is a part-time position scheduled for up to 19 hours per week; weekly hours may change, and some weeks may have very limited or no scheduled hours. The role is hybrid/remote, involves travel as needed, and reports to the Self-Advocacy Program Manager. The Self-Advocacy Associate works with self-advocates, allies, community organizations, and The Arc Minnesota staff to develop, strengthen, and carry out self-advocacy initiatives. The role centers the power, leadership, and self-determination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and helps The Arc Minnesota understand and respond to topics that matter to self-advocates and the disability community.

Requirements

• Lived experience as a self-advocate, or at least one year of experience supporting the self-advocacy movement or the leadership of people with IDD
• A strong understanding of self-advocacy and self-determination
• Leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience with basic computer tools, including email and virtual meetings

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience as a self-advocate
• Knowledge of policies and systems that affect people with disabilities
• Experience giving presentations or helping community groups
• Experience using social media for outreach or engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop, strengthen, and promote self-advocacy groups, trainings, and events
• Support self-advocates and self-advocacy groups to lead in their communities and in the self-advocacy movement
• Ensure the leadership, choices, and self-determination of people with IDD stay at the center of the work
• Build relationships through community engagement, outreach, and collaboration
• Provide guidance to The Arc Minnesota and community organizations about topics important to self-advocates and the disability community
• Help track activities and information needed for annual workplans, grants, and contracts
• Work independently and as part of a team, including in virtual meetings and community settings

Benefits

• Hourly Pay of $17.00
• Variable, part-time schedule of 0-19 hours per week, with flexible schedules that support life outside of work
• Benefit coverage options for full-time and part-time employees
• Generous time off, including sick time, vacation and floating holidays, for both full-time and part-time team members
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community and in the lives of Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed