Support inclusion! We're hiring

We are looking for short-term help with child care, and we are recruiting for a full-time communications and advocacy support position.

If you care about inclusive communities, civil rights, and access to education, housing, and health care consider joining the advocacy team at The Arc of King County.

Child Care Support, Inclusion Academy

• Application information

We are looking for three providers – a lead organizer and two assistants – to provide child-care to a group of children ages 2 and up while their parents are taking a class nearby; our targeted child to adult ratio is 5 to 1.

• Must be great with kids
• Have basic first-aid knowledge
• Be willing to problem solve
• Be willing to clean up small messes associated with group child-care
• Must be able to commit to Inclusion Academy class dates (see job posting)

Interest in learning the curriculum for Special Olympics Young Athletes is a huge plus! Experience working with children with developmental delays or behavior supports is preferred.

This is a great opportunity to supplement your income with a short-term commitment. Work dates are Saturday mornings, February into early April.

Please see full child care job description for application details, work dates, and requirements.

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Advocacy and Communications Specialist

• Application information

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 2 to 5 years of experience in digital or print communications and/or event management who is interested in social change and disability equity. We work on issues ranging from early learning and education, to human services, Medicaid long-term supports, health care, civil rights, and housing stability.

The Advocacy and Communications Specialist helps people engage in public policy and provides administrative support for The Arc’s outreach department.

Duties include e-newsletters and social media management, data entry, and logistical support for advocacy events and initiatives. We welcome ideas for ways to engage with policy makers and advance disability and racial equity.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their relationship to and interest in disability equity, along with 3 writing or design samples. Digital links to work are acceptable. Applications without cover letter and work samples will not be considered.

We welcome and value volunteer/unpaid experience. Individuals with disabilities, or parents and family members of people with I/DD are encouraged to apply.

Please see full advocacy and communications job description for application details and list of duties.