Community Engagement & Advocacy Team Member

The Community Engagement & Advocacy Team is responsible for the Network's political advocacy initiatives. There are a number of ways the team engages in policy and advocacy to advance the mission and vision of the Network. These efforts include but are not limited to: determining which legislative bills and ballot measures the Network will support; gathering and disseminating advocacy resources to human service professionals; and working with community partners to advance professionalization and compensation equity in the human services sector. The team meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 via Zoom.Responsibilities:Network with community/advocacy partnersHelp implement our advocacy eventsGather relevant advocacy information for the team to discussContribute content and ideas to assist the Network in promoting advocacy via social media, on our website and in the HSNC newsletterQualities (desired but not required):Passion for advancing equity, for both human service professionals and for those they serve.Knowledge of the legislative process and experience with various forms of advocacy (lobbying, letter writing, canvassing, etc.).Proficient in verbal and written communication skillsInterest in social policy and lawMust be a resident of Colorado