CommunicationFIRST is the only nonprofit organization led by and dedicated to protecting the human and civil rights and advancing the interests of the estimated 5 million children and adults in the United States who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood due to disability or other condition and regardless of cause or age of onset. CommunicationFIRST is a cross-disability, cross-generational, multi-racial, and multicultural disability-led civil rights organization. We promote systemic change through public engagement, policy and practice reform, and legal advocacy.
The Policy Director (or Policy Associate) role is a full-time, primarily remote position (title and salary will depend on the seniority and experience of the successful candidate). The successful candidate will elevate the interests of CommunicationFIRST’s constituents on the national policy stage, and occasionally at the state level, and will advocate in a wide range of policy areas. The successful candidate will be based in the Washington, DC area.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://communicationfirst.org/job-openings/
CommunicationFIRST is the only nonprofit organization led by and dedicated to protecting the human and civil rights and advancing the interests of the estimated 5 million children and adults in the United States who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood due to disability or other condition and regardless of cause or age of onset. CommunicationFIRST is a cross-disability, cross-generational, multi-racial, and multicultural disability-led civil rights organization. We promote systemic change through public engagement, policy and practice reform, and legal advocacy.
The Policy Director (or Policy Associate) role is a full-time, primarily remote position (title and salary will depend on the seniority and experience of the successful candidate). The successful candidate will elevate the interests of CommunicationFIRST’s constituents on the national policy stage, and occasionally at the state level, and will advocate in a wide…
Fully remote daily work environment, with attendance at in-person meetings and events in Washington, DC and travel elsewhere expected
Challenging and fulfilling work in a collegial, friendly, and disability-centered working environment at a small but mighty national nonprofit civil rights and social justice organization
Salary: Policy Director: $80,000-$90,000 / Policy Associate: $50,000-$60,000
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, with 90% of employee premiums covered by the organization
Short-term disability insurance
Unlimited PTO
Stipend to cover use of home office and equipment
Fully remote daily work environment, with attendance at in-person meetings and events in Washington, DC and travel elsewhere expected
Challenging and fulfilling work in a collegial, friendly, and disability-centered working environment at a small but mighty national nonprofit civil rights and social justice organization
Salary: Policy Director: $80,000-$90,000 / Policy Associate: $50,000-$60,000
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, with 90% of employee premiums covered by the organization
Short-term disability insurance
Unlimited PTO
Stipend to cover use of home office and equipment
Email jobs@communicationfirst.org with the subject line “Policy Position: [First name] [Last name],” and attach (in a single, screen-readable PDF, if possible):
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. We will only contact candidates who are selected for interviews. Interviews will be conducted over Zoom or similar platform. We will request at least three references at the interview stage. One or more untimed writing, editing, or presentation exercises may be given later in the process.
People with speech-related or other disabilities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an LGBTQIA-friendly workplace. Please let us know of any accommodations you might need to apply by contacting us at jobs@communicationfirst.org or by calling or texting 202-556-0573.
CommunicationFIRST is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, language, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, personal appearance, family responsibility, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Email jobs@communicationfirst.org with the subject line “Policy Position: [First name] [Last name],” and attach (in a single, screen-readable PDF, if possible):