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Disability Policy Advocate

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Job Description

The Arc of the United States is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Disability Policy Advocate. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

About The Arc

The Arc is the nation's leading advocacy organization for people with I/DD and their families. Our national public policy office works to advance the interests of people with I/DD and their families on the federal level through our legislative, regulatory, and legal advocacy. Our more than 600 state and local chapters provide a voice at the local and state legislative levels for people with I/DD and their families.

About the Fellowship

The Paul Marchand Fellowship Fund will provide up to $6,000 per semester or summer session to support students pursuing careers in public policy advocacy for people with I/DD. This fellowship is designed to cultivate policy advocates for people with I/DD and provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with policy advocacy related to Social Security, Medicaid, and protecting key federal programs for people with I/DD
  • Conduct legal research and legislative and policy analysis
  • Write advocacy materials such as coalition letters, fact sheets, and issue briefs
  • Attend hearings, briefings, training events, and coalition meetings
  • Complete special projects as determined by policy staff

Requirements

  • Interest in and/or experience with disability policy issues
  • Knowledge of government programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
  • Strong organizational and writing skills
  • Familiarity with the political and government system
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Undergraduate or graduate student, recent post-graduate, and/or self-advocate
  • Law students are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. The cover letter should be no more than 1 page and address why the applicant wants this internship, and the knowledge, skills, and experience the applicant would bring to the organization.

Applications are due: November 30 for the Spring term

Applications are accepted online only at [insert link]

The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.