About this role
Make a Difference Every Day: Join Us as a Support Group Peer Event Host!
The Autism Society of North Carolina is currently hiring for a part-time Support Group Specialist – Peer Event Host , who will provide peer support to autistic volunteers in coordination with the Support Groups department. The primary objective is to support autistic adults who volunteer to host Meet-Ups throughout the state.
What Youll Do:
- Partner with autistic volunteer Meet-Up Hosts and Support Group Leaders to create welcoming, meaningful opportunities for connection.
- Coordinate planning, logistics, on-site support, follow-up, and reconciliation to ensure smooth, successful events.
- Build trusted relationships with hosts, leaders, volunteers, ASNC staff, and community partners across the assigned region.
- Coach hosts and leaders on ASNC expectations, best practices, annual goals, and strategies that help groups thrive.
- Connect group efforts with local needs, ASNC resources, and broader community supports.
- Support sustainable, volunteer-led events by developing practical tools, systems, and problem-solving strategies.
- Contribute to ASNC outreach, fundraising, reporting, special projects, and professional development as needed.
What Were Looking For:
- Valid drivers license, ability to travel across North Carolina to support in-person meetings.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience preferred but not required.
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or facilitating autism, I/DD, or peer support groups preferred.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
- Flexibility to work on occasional evenings or weekends to support community events.
- Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply so we can learn more about the experience and expertise you bring.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- 401(k) with eligibility criteria
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Training and Growth opportunities
- Opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of those you work with
- Supportive culture that values work-life balance
Our Culture:
Were more than a workplace—were a community. Team members describe our environment as warm, inclusive, and empowering. Supervisors are here to help you grow, and your contributions truly matter.