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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Hopeservices's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Hopeservices's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hopeservices
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 49 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hopeservices's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Hopeservices.
About this role
The Director of Policy and Partnerships at Hope Services is responsible for shaping and advancing the organization's policy agenda and building strategic partnerships in corporate employment and higher education. This senior leadership role involves representing Hope Services in various coalitions, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and overseeing initiatives that promote disability inclusion. The Director also supervises the Special Projects Manager and contributes to organizational strategy as a member of the Executive Team.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in and advocating for disability inclusion, equity, or a closely related human services field
- Demonstrated experience crafting policy arguments and legislative advocacy strategy
- Track record of cultivating and managing executive-level relationships with corporate, academic, or government partners
- Prior supervisory experience, including managing staff and cross-functional or dotted-line teams
- Deep knowledge of the IDD field, disability rights history, and the policy landscape shaping service delivery
Nice to have
- Master's degree in public policy, public administration, disability studies, social work, or a related field preferred
- Experience staffing or supporting a governing board or board-level committee strongly preferred
What you get
- Starting compensation at $130,000/commensurate with experience and qualifications
Worth weighing
- Role requires significant local and regional travel, which may be a consideration for candidates
- Position is primarily remote but involves public-facing engagements and meetings
- No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary
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Listed by Hopeservices on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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