UPDATE: The Arc of Texas has changed their job requirements to remove “physical and mental requirements” entirely from the list. 

UPDATE 1/29/16 – Please see Kyle Piccola’s comment from The Arc of Texas in the comment thread. Archived at the bottom of the thread for record-keeping purposes.

Original Post Below
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As of January 15, The Arc of Texas was hiring a CEO and State Advocacy Coordinator.

You can see their job ads here. I have put screenshots at the bottom as of 1/27/16 in case they change them. Update: I cut/pasted the full text of the ads for better accessibility as well.

Each job has a list of physical and mental requirements. I have put in a call to The Arc for comment and will be writing more when I get it.

CEO

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Seeing

• Hearing/Listening

• Clear speech

• Ability to move distances between offices and workspaces

• Driving

Advocacy Coordinator

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Seeing

• Hearing/Listening

• Clear speech

• Touching :dexterity hand and finger

• Ability to move distances between offices and workspaces

• Minor pushing and pulling

• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Carrying up to 25 lbs

• Driving

 Screenshots:

The Arc Of Texas Employment Opportunities

Chief Executive Officer

1. Work with the Board of Directors in developing and refining the vision and strategic plan for the organization.
2. Develop an operational plan incorporating goals and objectives that work toward the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.
3. Formulate and execute comprehensive marketing, branding and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue from major donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
4. Work with the Board and staff to prepare a comprehensive budget.  Oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place; set financial priorities accurately.
5. Manage the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization; ensure the delivery of high quality services while managing for current and future growth.
6. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration with staff throughout the organization; create and promote a positive, multicultural work environment that supports consistency throughout the organization.
7. Act as a spokesperson for the organization, represent The Arc of Texas at meetings and functions with representatives from agencies, the Legislature, and other organizations.
8. Review existing policies and procedures at least annually and recommend changes to the Board as needed.
9. Oversee research and development of funding sources, the development of fund raising plans and proposals.
10. Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with self-advocates, local chapters, community groups, funders, elected officials, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.

1. Lead, manage, and operate a multi-million dollar organization, preferably with volunteer membership and elected Board.
2. Delegate complex tasks to staff and supervise the timely and successful completion of those tasks.
3. Recruit, hire, evaluate, mentor and retain a high performance team, and terminate when necessary.
4. Represent a statewide advocacy organization in its mission, including knowledge of the legislative process and the issues.
5. Work with volunteers on the Board of Directors within the boundaries of the governance and management relationship, and respect those boundaries.
6. Work with stakeholders in the organization’s mission and plans, specifically including self-advocates and families, chapters, disability advocacy organizations and community groups.
7. Understand and operate a business as a manager, specifically including business planning, budgets, revenues and expenses, and prioritizing the use of revenues and resources.
8. Reflect nonprofit law and rules, including IRS rules for nonprofits.
9. Reflect business and charitable donation development, including fundraising methods and sources, and accountability to grant makers and donors under contracts or conditions in grants and donations.

• Seeing
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear speech
• Ability to move distances between offices and workspaces
• Driving

• $125,000 – $140,000 depending on experience. 

• Health insurance coverage 100% paid for by employer

State Advocacy Coordinator 

1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with Local Arc Chapters, Self-Advocate Chapters, families, allies and other stakeholders.
2. Develop and manage grassroots campaigns to advance our public policy priorities.
3. Recruit, train and provide support to facilitate effective participation in the disability rights movement from self-advocates and their families.
4. Organize “Capitol Days”, other visits to the State Capitol, State Agencies, or local/regional policy related activities.
5. Support volunteers to attend and have meaningful participation at the Texas Legislature, state agency boards, various state agency task forces, work groups and committees.

1. Conduct in-person trainings/meeting, webinars, phone calls, social media and targeted email marketing to advocates across Texas.
2. Facilitate communication between grassroots stakeholders, The Arc of Texas staff, GA Committee members and The Arc of Texas Board in a timely manner. 
3. Utilize the latest available developments in technology to communicate The Arc of Texas message to internal and external stakeholders (for example, “action alerts” and other campaigns).
4. Networks with allied organizations and coalitions to promote collaborative relationships on issues related to The Arc’s policy priorities. 
5. When necessary, provide testimony in support of the positions of The Arc of Texas at hearings and meetings.

1. Ability to work independently and interactively, to handle multiple priorities and to be productive under stress.
2. Experience implementing direct action organizing campaigns.
3. Knowledge of programs, services, rights and benefits available to persons with disabilities.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with parents and advocates on behalf of their sons, daughters and others with intellectual developmental disabilities.
5. Ability to effectively communicate with self-advocates with intellectual disabilities to have a voice in the policies and laws that are made on their behalf.   
6. Knowledge of legislative and administrative processes impacting the development of public policy.
7. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Networking, organizing and coalition-building skills.
9. Passionate about The Arc of Texas mission and the individuals we serve.

• Seeing
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear speech
• Touching :dexterity hand and finger
• Ability to move distances between offices and workspaces
• Minor pushing and pulling
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Carrying up to 25 lbs
• Driving

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UPDATE 1/29/16 – Please see Kyle Piccola’s comment in the comment thread. Archived here for record-keeping purposes.