Alumni Network Regional Meet-Ups Co-Organizers

Overview

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 promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement.

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 staff are in-person.

About The Alumni Network:
The Alumni Network is an effort to sustain relationships with AAPD program alumni and provide programmatic opportunities to early and mid-level career professionals with disabilities. The Alumni Network allows AAPD Alumni to strengthen bonds with their peers, connect with alumni from different programs, and access professional development and support. In April 2026, AAPD is excited to host our first-ever in-person Alumni Network Regional Meet Up in Washington, DC.

Two enthusiastic alumni will help lead the planning efforts with the AAPD Programs Team from February through April. This is a temporary, independent contractor, part-time role. Only AAPD alumni are eligible to apply. Applicants living within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area will be prioritized.

The Alumni Network is made up of participants from the following AAPD Programs:

• Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program
• In-House Internship
• NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
• Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award
• Summer or Fall Internship Program

Key Responsibilities

Co-Organizers will have two distinct sets of responsibilities, with opportunities to collaborate. Please indicate in your application which Co-Organizer role you are interested in.

• Communications And Outreach Co-Organizer
  • Support in creating and sending out communications to event attendees, including but not limited to:
    Save the dates;
    Registration information and invitations;
    Updates to event changes/vital information.
  • Work with Program Manager and AAPD’s Communications team to create engaging social media content for the event.
  • Gather information and build a robust database to reach out to alumni and share updates.
  • Create language to share updates and information to attendees via AAPD’s website and/or event management platform.
  • Draft language for written communications to attendees and other key stakeholders.
  • Identify swag or merchandise for the event.
  • Conduct outreach and secure speakers, panelists, and volunteers for Alumni Network sessions.
  • Engage with alumni to gather input and feedback on sessions or activities.
• Logistics And Planning Support Co-Organizer
  • Create an accessible travel and event guide with local transportation options for different mobility devices.
  • Assist with mapping out routes to activities and share local disability resources (rental places for scooters/chairs, repair places for mobility aids, nearest hospitals, pharmacies).
  • Identify accessible restaurants, nightlife options, and venues; research accessibility best practices (COVID-19 mitigation, travel information).
  • Create a run-of-show for events and volunteers; identify potential vendors and disability-related activities for the Gathering to attend as a group.
• Shared Co-Organizer Responsibilities
  • Assist in conceptualizing and planning meet-up agendas; brainstorm event activities…