Summary
Position Level: Director, Non-Management Position, with Potential for Future Management Opportunities
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Communications Director
Location: Hybrid (office in Washington, DC) or remote
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits Include: Unlimited PTO, flexible work schedule, 100% employer coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and up to 2 dependents, 403(b) employer contribution, and more!

About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Digital Director to lead and implement our digital communications strategy and initiatives, advance AAPD’s mission by leveraging digital platforms to meaningfully engage our audience and partners, amplify our advocacy efforts, and increase awareness of disability issues and culture.

The Digital Director will collaborate closely with the Communications Director, Content Producer, and entire AAPD team to generate accessible, engaging, and timely digital communications. The Digital Director will be responsible for digital editorial curation and oversight, digital asset production, audience engagement, and special initiatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter with a minimum of 5 years of digital communications and social media experience, who is comfortable creating assets for a wide variety of digital platforms, would describe themselves as “very online” and is passionate about disability rights, fostering meaningful audience connections, and accessible community-driven digital communications strategies.

Ideally the Digital Director would be able to work from AAPD’s Washington, DC office a few times a month, and attend in-person events.

Learn more about the role responsibilities in the full job description.
    TO APPLY
    Please review the full job description on our website (hyperlinked here) and then fill out this application, including uploading a resume and at least one sample showcasing your writing, social media creation, and/or multimedia skills.

    We are accepting applications until Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. This application and interview process will occur on a rolling basis, which means priority will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

    If you have any questions or difficulty completing the form please email sisenberg@aapd.com with the subject “Digital Director.”
    About AAPD
    The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy.

    AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

    AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

    We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement. In addition to a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 for this role (commensurate with experience), we offer a competitive benefits package including:
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Flexible work schedule
    • 403(b) with employer match
    • 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
    • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Professional Development opportunities

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