Community Outreach Coordinator

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid/Field-based)

The Community Outreach Coordinator is a dynamic, results-driven, and highly organized professional who plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies that expand community engagement, enhance public awareness, and support awareness activities within medical communities. The ideal candidate will be a passionate ambassador for SARRC, capable of building strong relationships across diverse audiences and effectively representing the organization in both community and corporate settings.

This role is primarily community‑facing and event‑driven, focused on representing SARRC at external events, fostering grassroots relationships, and increasing awareness of SARRC programs and services among families, educators, and community partners.

• Strategic Engagement:
  Develop and execute community outreach goals aligned with organizational growth plans, service line expansion, and campus capacity.
• Event Leadership & Community Awareness:
  Lead the planning and execution of community‑facing events across Arizona. Support content development by identifying community stories, testimonials, volunteer scheduling, and post‑event follow‑ups to maintain consistent messaging within the community.
• Advocacy &
  
  Education:
  
  Develop standardized outreach toolkits, talking points, and presentation decks to ensure consistent messaging. Deliver engaging presentations to community groups, schools, and organizations to promote autism awareness and increase visibility of SARRC’s mission, programs, and services.
• Relationship Management:
  Maintain a strong community presence focused on strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, expanding reach, and enhancing impact. Work closely with the Community & Provider Engagement Manager to align outreach and networking efforts with broader engagement strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree with a business‑related and/or social services specialization from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

Must be comfortable traveling locally within the Greater Phoenix area as well as northern and southern Arizona as needed.

$55,000 annually

This role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support business needs and attend key events.

At SARRC, we value people, excellence, innovation, learning, and leadership. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

• Paid Time Off:
  Generous paid time off for vacation, personal time, and sick leave with an additional 8 paid holidays!
• Professional Development Stipend:
  Receive an annual $1,000 stipend to support professional development activities, such as conferences, workshops, or certifications.
• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with the majority of coverage paid for by SARRC!
• 401k Matching:
  Contribute to your retirement with a 50% company match up to 6%.

Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence‑based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.