Outreach Specialist - ASL Storyteling Job Austin area,Texas USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Outreach Specialist

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.

Essential Functions

Outreach Strategy 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.

Community Engagement:

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.

Outreach Events and Initiatives:

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.

Media and Communication:

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.

Data Collection and Reporting:

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

Advocacy and

Education:

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.

Qualifications Required

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.

Qualifications Desired

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Attributes

Instructional Knowledge - knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Effective Communication - the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators,…