Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist

Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?

Disability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and keeping them free from abuse and neglect. Employing a variety of means, our advocates and attorneys use individual casework and systems advocacy to achieve positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are seeking employees who value this work. In turn we treat our employees well, offering a supportive environment, talented colleagues, excellent benefits, and generous leave.

Disability Rights Wisconsin arose out of a disability civil rights movement demanding that the abuse of people with disabilities end and that people with disabilities be included in life, school, workplaces, and communities. Our core values include Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights, and Liberation.

A diversity-based approach to disability rights recognizes the intersectional nature of oppression experienced by people with disabilities from marginalized and underserved communities. We work to specifically address disability-related injustices at the intersections of disability and race; disability and gender and gender identity; disability and gender-based violence; and more. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at Disability Rights Wisconsin.

About the role

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Full Time Equivalent: 0.5 FTE (20 Hours per week), Non-Exempt

Reports to: Public Policy Manager

Rate: $24.50 to $27.50 per hour

Note: Compensation at Disability Rights Wisconsin is based on a tiered calculation scale that considers:

·      prior relevant employment experience;

·      candidate attributes applicable to social justice and disability advocacy work;

·      grant coordination experience if applicable;

·      supervision experience if applicable.

Location: Madison or Milwaukee office location or hybrid, with preference given to those who can service the Milwaukee area. Applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin.

Job Hours: Work to be completed during core office hours (8 a.m. to
5 p.m.), with flexibility.

Application Instructions: For this position, submit a:

·      cover letter or letter or email of interest

·      resume or work experience history that details your qualifications and experience as they relate to this position.

What you'll do

The Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist supports Disability Rights Wisconsin’s work to ensure voting rights for people with disabilities in Wisconsin and increase participation of voters with disabilities in the electoral process. This position collaborates with other voting rights advocates within Wisconsin and nationally; provides nonpartisan support to voters to exercise their right to vote; and provides outreach and education to people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders on voting rights.

1.   External Leadership on Voting Rights – 70%

·      Support DRW’s efforts to increase participation of Wisconsin voters with disabilities and advance voting rights and accessibility for voters with disabilities.

·      Coordinate outreach and education on voting and voting rights, including virtual and in-person trainings for people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders. This includes attending events both in-person and virtually.

·      Develop training, resources, and outreach materials on voting and voting rights of people with disabilities.

·      Develop and coordinate key communications related to voting issues and assist with traditi