Job Description | Community Engagement Coordinator – Austin
Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Austin, Texas (Local candidates only-must attend in-person events)
Position Type: Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (with potential for renewal)
Hourly Rate: $20-$23/hour (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: 25 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends for events/meetings
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Overview: The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for representing the Autism Society of Texas (AST) at community events, coordinating and supporting volunteers both in Austin and remotely across Texas, and assisting with social media outreach. This position will play a crucial role in fostering relationships with community members, donors, and volunteers while helping expand AST’s impact and visibility in the Austin area and beyond. This is a hybrid position that includes time working from AST’s Central Austin office, working remotely from home, and participating in community-based events and activities.
Key Responsibilities
Community Event Coordination:
Represent AST at community events, including advocacy, fundraising, and outreach initiatives in Austin and surrounding areas.
Plan, coordinate, and execute AST’s participation in local events to raise awareness and engagement.
Collaborate with other team members to align event goals with organizational priorities.
Volunteer Management:
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for community events and programs remotely across Texas.
Develop and implement strategies to retain and engage volunteers.
Ensure volunteers are supported and recognized for their contributions.
Outreach:
Post events and activities to social media to promote awareness and engagement.
Create basic fliers and materials for events (templates and training available).
Make connections to promote the work of AST.
Donor Stewardship:
May assist in performing donor stewardship activities, including but not limited to maintaining communication with donors, acknowledging their contributions, and keeping them informed of AST’s activities.
Administrative Support:
Manage volunteer database, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.
Support the development of community engagement materials, event flyers, and social media posts.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in community engagement, volunteer management, or donor relations, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse groups.
- Experience working with Autistic children, teens, or adults – group facilitation, coordination, social interactions.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with volunteer or donor management software (or willingness to learn).
- A passion for working with individuals and families impacted by Autism.
- Experience in presenting to stakeholders, families, professionals, and community groups
- Bilingual Spanish preferred, not required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, social work, Special Education or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including regular evening and weekend community events required
- Must have valid drivers license, own vehicle to travel to events, including transporting event supplies
- Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to 35 lbs) and assist with event setup and breakdown, including tents, tablecloths, flyers, apparel, and sensory kits. Reasonable accommodations available.
- Must live in or near Austin, Texas for in-person events
Why Join AST: As part of the Autism Society of Texas, you will be working alongside passionate individuals to create connections and empower the Autism community across the state. You’ll be part of an organization dedicated to providing support and resources to adults and families affected by Autism.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their experience and qualifications. To apply please email info@texasautismsociety.org.