The Disability Allies is a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities. In order to accomplish this goal, we will help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events. Our events are open to anyone that has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or is supportive of people with disabilities.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Event Director is responsible for leading a team that is in charge of planning and organizing our events and managing our event registration. The title of the position is subject to change before being hired.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team in charge of planning and organizing events and managing event registration.
- Plan the activities at our events.
- Address any concerns or questions members have pertaining to our events.
- Ensure that individuals register online and check-in at our monthly events.
- Maintain records of individuals attending our monthly events.
- Update our database with emails and phone numbers of individuals that attend our events.
Essential Functions/Working Conditions:
- Must be able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to connect with others and develop relationships.
- Committed to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain detailed records and confidential information.
About the Disability Allies:
The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events, we pair each individual up with a mentor. The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and ensure that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or is supportive of people with disabilities. Please visit to learn more.
Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination Statement:
Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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