Community Outreach Coordinator About JoyDew Foundation JoyDew Foundation is dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for adults with autism. Our mission is to provide a whole life solution , addressing the diverse needs of individuals with autism and their families through innovative day programs, employment opportunities, prospective housing options, and meaningful social engagement. Position Summary The Community Outreach Coordinator will play a critical role in expanding JoyDew's reach by increasing awareness of our programs and building strong community relationships. This position is ideal for someone with experience in community engagement, partnership development, relationship management, referral development, public speaking, networking, lead generation, and community relations. Working under the Vice President of Operations, the Community Outreach Coordinator will represent JoyDew throughout the community, cultivate strategic partnerships, and help connect adults with autism and their families to our services.

Location:

Livingston, NJ and Other JoyDew Communities as needed Reports to:

Vice President of Operations Compensation and Benefits:

Annual salary $55,000 per year, Full-time Monday to Friday. Comprehensive Health Insurance available. Major federal holidays, according to the company calendar. 10 Vacation days and 5 sick days per year. 403 B retirement plan. Paid training.

Key Responsibilities:

Outreach & Engagement Execute outreach strategies that increase awareness, referrals, and participation in JoyDew programs through community engagement initiatives. Represent JoyDew at networking events, conferences, workshops, resource fairs, and community meetings. Coordinate presentations, webinars, and educational events for families, referral partners, and community organizations. Promote JoyDew's services through relationship management, public speaking, networking, and lead generation activities. Partnership Building Build and maintain relationships with local schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, businesses, and community leaders. Develop strategic partnerships that increase referrals and expand community awareness. Identify and cultivate new referral sources while strengthening existing community partnerships. Coordinate volunteer initiatives and community involvement activities that strengthen JoyDew's community presence. Other Duties Assist the Vice President of Operations with scheduling meetings and site visits. Maintain outreach activity records and assist with CRM tracking (i.e. HubSpot) as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must pass state mandated background checks and drug screening. Must take and pass all training required by NJ Department of the Developmentally Disabled. Bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field preferred. 2+ years of experience in community outreach, engagement, enrollment coordination, community relations, nonprofit outreach, healthcare outreach, partnership development, or business development preferred. Passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, organizational, and public speaking skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple community relationships and outreach activities. Experience using Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems such as HubSpot is a plus. Familiarity with Livingston area organizations and referral resources is a plus. Resourceful, proactive, and self-motivated.

Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Community engagement: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Livingston, NJ 07039 (Required)

Work Location:

In person