Location of Service: UT FUTURE Program – Bailey Education Complex Room 401, 1126 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996
About UT FUTURE Program:
FUTURE is a postsecondary education program that serves individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). FUTURE helps young adults with IDD make a successful transition from high school to adult life. During the program, we provide students with specially designed FUTURE classes, the opportunity to audit undergraduate courses, and an internship on or off campus. Also available is career and clinical counseling to help develop academic, vocational, social, and decision-making skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a vocational certificate.
Position Summary:
- Assist the Outreach Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and organizing outreach events, campus visits, information sessions, and recruitment activities.
- Support development and distribution of outreach communications, including email updates, newsletters, and social media content.
- Assist in implementing strategies to increase program awareness across campus, local schools, and community organizations.
- Help coordinate logistics, prepare materials, confirm schedules, manage sign-in procedures, and provide on-site support during events.
- Work with the Outreach Coordinator to identify new outreach opportunities and cultivate relationships with key partners, including high schools, disability organizations, and family support networks.
- Assist with compiling reports for the Outreach Coordinator to support program evaluation and strategic planning.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as assigned.
- Note: This role primarily operates in an office or campus setting with occasional off-site visits. Some evening or weekend hours may be required during high recruitment periods.
The member(s) in this position will have the opportunity to gain the following skills/credentials:
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Learn how to manage When to Work scheduling software
- Create projects using Canva software
- Advance professionalism, team building, and communication skills in a higher education setting
Site Preferences/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong work ethic
- Ability and willingness to follow all safety protocols
Equal Opportunity Statement: AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, generic information, military service, or reprisal.