Director of Disability Policy & Inclusion Advocacy

STARKLOFF DISABILITY INSTITUTE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkloff Disability Institute seeks a strategic Director of Disability Policy to lead policy and advocacy, advancing employment, inclusion, accessibility, and universal design in Missouri.

The role oversees policy strategy, research, coalitions, and public representation, collaborating with leadership and external partners to drive high-impact priorities for people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in disability policy, advocacy, government relations, or a related field.
• Lived experience with disability strongly valued.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's disability public policy and advocacy strategy.
• Identify legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues affecting people with disabilities.
• Develop organizational policy positions and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Lead and support the Disability Policy Coordinator and collaborate with external partners and coalitions.
• Represent the organization before legislative and administrative bodies.
• Convene and participate in coalitions advancing disability policy priorities.
• Conduct policy research and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop reports, presentations, articles, and other public-facing materials.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Writing

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Policy knowledge

Disability policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Starkloff Disability Institute seeks a strategic Director of Disability Policy to lead policy and advocacy, advancing employment, inclusion, accessibility, and universal design in Missouri.

The role oversees policy strategy, research, coalitions, and public representation, collaborating with leadership and external partners to drive high-impact priorities for people with disabilities.