Director of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Engagement

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Aira

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Wearable • Software • Internet • Assistive Technology

11 - 50 employees

👥 B2C

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

Description

• About Aira: Aira is a technology-based service dedicated to making the world more accessible for blind, low-vision, Deaf, and hard-of-hearing individuals. • We are expanding our efforts to better serve the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community and are seeking a passionate and skilled leader to direct these initiatives. • The Director of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Initiatives will lead the development, implementation, and advocacy of services designed to meet the needs of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. • This role will focus on aligning Aira’s initiatives with the community while promoting both Aira’s visual interpreting services and ASL solutions. • The Director will foster collaboration across the accessibility industry, driving united efforts for accessibility, inclusivity, and equity. • The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws, and best practices that impact the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. • They will excel in building trust and fostering meaningful relationships with community leaders, organizations, and advocates. • This individual will serve as a trusted consultant on internal and external business strategies, ensuring Aira’s accessibility solutions are innovative and inclusive. • Additionally, they will collaborate with Aira’s Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Advisory Board to co-develop outreach strategies and shape Aira’s strategic planning and design of future products and services. • Fluency in American Sign Language is required. • This role requires a strong leader who can connect with diverse stakeholders, advocate for systemic accessibility solutions, and foster partnerships throughout communities and organizations.

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). • Extensive knowledge of Deaf culture and community dynamics. • Professional experience as a Deaf Interpreter • Experience in interpreter training and training development. • Deep understanding of laws, policies, and practices affecting the disability community (e.g., ADA, 508, WCAG). • Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively. • Demonstrated experience in promoting inclusivity and equity within organizations and communities. • Proven experience building relationships across the accessibility industry. • Expertise in media technology and digital accessibility tools. • Proven experience in public speaking and mentoring. • Experience consulting on business strategy and practices.

Benefits

• 100% Remote • Opportunity to make an impact on a mission-driven business • Low drama, hands on culture, not impeded by process, oversight or lack of courage • A fun, dedicated, and hard-working team who are the magic behind our award-winning company • Competitive salary with significant equity options • Top-tier medical plan, dental, vision, and life insurance • Unlimited PTO