DEFINITION:  Under the direction of the executive committee of the Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living (ACCIL), the Coordinator communicates the vision, mission and goals of the ACCIL to legislators and public policy makers as well as other organizations.   Promote full participation of Independent Living Centers in the activities of the ACCIL.  Ensures effective flow of communication between all members; and facilitates the achievement of annual goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitates communication throughout the organization.
2. Monitors advocacy and legislative issues for the organization and communicates these internally and with other statewide stakeholders.
3. Develops relationships with potential funders and oversees the development and submittal of foundation, corporate and governmental grants and contracts.
4. Provides staff and administrative support to ACCIL.
5. Facilitates progress towards achieving committee and other work plan goals and objectives.
6. Assists in the planning and facilitating of statewide meetings of the ACCIL.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability desired.  Reasonable Accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree required; prefer experience in disability or management-related field and experience with a board-governed non-profit disability organization, commitment to the empowerment of Independent Living Centers and persons with disabilities and must have demonstrated fundraising skills.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate in written and oral modes.
2. Ability to facilitate communication between and among the membership as well as the various groups that make up the state-wide disability community.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Expected to work effectively with CIL Directors and others.
5. Knowledge of the concepts/philosophy of Independent Living and consumer empowerment.
6. Knowledge of disability legislation on the state and federal level.  
7. Ability to arrange necessary transportation must be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No physical demands are anticipated.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Personal experience with disabilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Coordinator will be an independent contractor will work in the Denver area in close proximity to the Capitol, perhaps within an Independent Living Center, moderate to high amount of travel local regional and statewide.

COMPENSATION: The position is part-time.  Because the Coordinator is an independent contractor, no benefits are provided.  The amount of the contract is $20,000 annually.

Effective March 24, 2008