Needs From: Loudoun Cares

The Organization for Autism Research seeks volunteers with business leadership and development experience to help our newest initiative, the Hire Autism Regional Ambassador program.

Regional Ambassadors work to help us expand our network of employer partners and community partners and increase our community involvement and engagement to expand the employment opportunities available to autistic job seekers across the nation. The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 6-12 months, with the goal of onboarding at least 2-3 new companies each month.

Virtual training is provided, and Ambassadors have the option to enroll in our Autism-Friendly Employer Training, a voluntary 3-hour virtual training program that contains information on inclusive job descriptions, interviewing autistic candidates, and best practices for managing, training, and onboarding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify prospective employer partners/community partners Share networking events/groups, hiring events, webinars, etc., where Hire Autism could present Attend events to represent Hire Autism Increase program awareness in the community and at a national level Cultivate partnerships with influential organizations or people Promote all program initiatives to support the inclusion of autistic candidates in the workplace Communicate with Hire Autism staff to review and vet all leads Initiate outreach and correspondence with leads Document meeting/outreach activities using the provided CRM

Requirements:

10+ years leadership, management, HR, or related experience Ability to pass a criminal background check Experience as a business owner, hiring manager, or similar Competence in Google Docs, online searching, and virtual communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Are you interested in becoming a Regional Ambassador? Please apply here: https://www.hireautism.org/ambassador-application/ and we will be in touch with you! We limit the number of participants accepted into each cohort; not all who apply will be selected.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

 

Do you want to directly help adults with autism get a job? Job seekers with autism are among the many unemployed right now facing extra challenges and can use your help! Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/ 

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct weekly phone/video call with an assigned job seeker  Provide feedback in the form of comments on the job seeker’s resume and cover letter Help job seeker identify and search for jobs commensurate with their skills and qualifications Support job seeker with interview preparation  Answer general job search questions and teach basic employment-related skills Document and report progress to Hire Autism staff on a biweekly basis  Promote job seeker’s autonomy and independence by embracing a “do-it-with, not do-it-for” coaching style

Requirements:

10+ years of leadership, management, HR, or related experience Ability to pass a criminal background check Experience as a business owner, hiring manager, or similar Competence in Google Docs, online searching, and virtual communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills