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Published 12/30/25 10:31PM

Hire Autism Navigator

Organization for Autism Research
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1 to 2 hours weekly for 3 to 6 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    60
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Economic Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Job & Workplace
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    28+

    Description

    Do you want to help the autism community directly? More than 75% of job seekers with autism are unemployed right now and facing extra challenges during their job search. You can help!

    We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and/or human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

    The expected volunteer commitment is 1 to 2 hours per week for three to six months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to work with a Hire Autism job seeker.

    The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Conduct weekly or biweekly phone/video call with an assigned job seeker
    • Help job seeker identify relevant industries and job titles based on their skills and qualifications and search for jobs commensurate with their experience
    • Provide feedback in the form of comments on the job seeker’s resume and cover letter
    • Support job seeker with interview preparation
    • Answer general job search questions and teach basic employment-related skills (e.g., how to dress for the office, how to obtain professional references)
    • Document and report progress via Google form to Hire Autism staff
    • Promote job seeker’s autonomy and independence by embracing a "do-it-with, not do-it-for" coaching style

    Requirements:

    • 5+ years of leadership, management, HR, or related experience
    • Ability to pass a criminal background check
    • Experience as a business owner, hiring manager, or similar is desired
    • Competence in Google Docs, online searching, and virtual communication
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

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