SDI is seeking a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Outreach Coordinator to help the organization successfully reach out to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community. The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Outreach Coordinator will work with SDI staff to develop and implement a Deaf & Hard of Hearing outreach program targeting high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and adults with college degrees or certifications who are seeking jobs, with the goal of connecting them with the appropriate SDI program. 

Primary Responsibilities:

•    Build and maintain relationships with local, state and national advocacy organizations of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (e.g. Missouri Association for the Deaf, DEAF, Inc., National Association for the Deaf), to identify opportunities for outreach and increase awareness of SDI programs and services.
•    Build and maintain relationships with secondary and postsecondary institutions or State agencies (e.g. Gallaudet University, NTID, Vocational Rehabilitation, Missouri Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, etc.) that support Deaf & Hard of Hearing students in order to recruit Deaf & Hard of Hearing high school, college students, and adult job seekers to attend the Dream Big, Access U, and Career Academy programs.
•    Recruit Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student Ambassadors and provide them with support to plan and implement Deaf-focused events on their campuses that will raise awareness about SDI, as well as provide resources, information, and peer support regarding career search readiness.

•    Conduct research, interviews, and focus groups to identify opportunities to increase outreach to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.
•    Assist SDI’s employer education staff in helping client companies make their work environment Deaf-Friendly.
•    Coordinate with SDI staff to create tools for outreach program evaluation and grant-writing purposes.
•    Maintain accurate records and data.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.