The SABE Support Person will provide administrative, “behind the scenes” support to SABE Board members so that they may fully participate in SABE-related activities. This job is 20 hours per week and is located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for SABE meeting logistics (arrange flights, hotel, per diem, agendas, meal planning as necessary). This includes but is not limited to: work with SABE president to set agenda in advance, work with hotel to coordinate all meeting spaces and board member hotel rooms; arrange accessible transportation if needed.
Co-manage SABE social media and SABE website
Set up online committee meetings throughout the year (scheduling meetings, working with committee chairs to set agendas in advance).
Respond to requests from board members and others related to SABE activities.
Coordination/management of updates and reporting on all grants associated with SABE; responsible for working with Board members to ensure timely reporting to funders.
Ensure that anything that goes out from SABE is in plain language
Conference planning
Maintain communication with SABE Advisors
Support coordination with local self-advocacy groups as needed
Skills needed:
Good communication skills
Experience supporting people with disabilities in professional roles
Compassion and patience
Organization
Previous experience working in an office /administrative role or in a non-profit organization
Basic computer skills (email, Zoom, etc)
Ability to relocate to Washington, DC
Ability to travel for work
Basic audio-visual skills
Once hired, the person that fills this position will have a 90-day probationary period and the Board president and Executive Committee will provide feedback on performance.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume, noting the level of experience you have had supporting people with disabilities. Please also include three professional references.
This position will be supervised by the SABE Board president or a member of the Executive Committee. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.