Outreach Specialist - ASL Storyteling

Texas School for the Deaf SOC (Statewide Outreach Center) - Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5960597

Final date to receive applications: Oct 25, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of position:12 months

Hours:

40 hours, Full-Time

The Outreach Specialist at the Statewide Outreach Center performs highly complex consultative services and technical assistance work and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing outreach efforts for statewide projects and programs. This role plays a crucial part in raising awareness, building relationships, and facilitating the center's outreach initiatives with a focus on ASL Storytelling, distance learning, and language development.

• Develops comprehensive outreach plans and strategies related to ASL Storytelling, distance learning, and language development.
• Identify target demographics and communities to engage with.
• Research and stay updated on effective outreach methods and best practices related to remote learning.

• Act as a liaison between the center and the community or target audience.
• Build and maintain relationships with statewide Regional Day School Programs, community organizations, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Attend community meetings, events, and gatherings to establish a presence and foster partnerships.

• Participates in the project management of ASL Storytelling scheduling and outreach events, language development workshops, and literacy & language trainings.
• Lead the content creation for outreach materials such as lesson plans, ASL storybooks, presentations, and promotional content.
• Ensure logistics, scheduling, and follow-up activities are well-executed for assigned projects.

• Collaborate on project communication strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and newsletters.
• Distribute outreach materials.
• Respond to inquiries and maintain a positive online and in-person presence.

• Coordinate and collaborate on data collections, analysis and reporting related to assigned projects.
• Prepare reports on assigned outreach activities, outcomes, and impact.
• Use data to assess the effectiveness of outreach strategies, developing action plans for improving or initiating programs
• Present project, program or activity reports as requested by the SOC director

• Advocate for the center's mission and the needs of the community to key stakeholders.
• Conduct educational sessions or presentations to inform the community about the center's services and resources.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., deaf education, linguistics, ASL, literacy, or a related discipline). Experience and Education may be substituted for each other.
• Experience with video production
• Experience organizing and executing at least 3 outreach events, including logistically managing schedules, materials and participant lists.
• Willingness to travel locally/regionally up to 25% of the time, including availability for 1 to 2 evenings or weekends per month as required for outreach activities. Sign Language:
  The required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) is ADVANCED.

• Teaching experience (K-12)
• Knowledge of Texas Deaf Education community dynamics, needs, and resources.
• Previous experience in community outreach, public relations, or event coordination
• Proficient sign communications skills