Deputy Director of Public Policy & Advocacy
LEARN MORE AND APPLY If you want to be an active part of disability rights in Texas, this is an unmatched opportunity to put your skills to work while continuing to advance in the policy advocacy field. A tremendous chance to impact the lives of Texans with intellectual and development disabilities, this position reports to Sabrina Gonzalez Saucedo, The Arc of Texas’ Director of Public Policy & Advocacy. The
Deputy Director of Public Policy & Advocacy helps expand and strengthen The Arc of Texas’ strategic visibility and inclusive community of self-advocates, allies, family members of people with disabilities, local chapters and peer organizations. Highly collaborative with the Director and a diverse array of folks across Texas, this position is also self-directive as a key representative and relationship-builder of the organization. The Deputy must have experience in the political
process.
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Established in 1953, The Arc of
Texas promotes, protects, and advocates for the human rights and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a statewide public policy and advocacy organization, we focus on systems change for the inclusion of people with IDD in all aspects of society. The Arc of Texas focuses on four public policy pillars: quality community services and supports, inclusive education, competitive integrated employment, and access to civil rights and justice. Get to know our staff and board of
directors.
The Arc of Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If
you require accommodations to effectively participate in our application process, please email or call 1-800-252-9729. |
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