New Employment Opportunity in Boston!!

Position title: Senior Associate - Boston Hub
Reports to:  Director, Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Location(s): Greater Boston Area
FLSA status:  Exempt 

What is Neurodiversity in the Workplace?
Neurodiversity in the Workplace™ (NITW) is dedicated to making neurodiversity a fundamental component of talent acquisition by eliminating barriers faced by neurodivergent job seekers. As a consultancy and training provider, we design, implement and sustain neurodiversity hiring programs with partner organizations seeking a more diverse, equitable, and innovative workforce. Our partnerships with companies such as Dell Technologies, Bank of America, SAP, and VMware allow us to connect highly qualified neurodivergent talent to career opportunities across the globe. NITW operates as a part of a larger family of nonprofits with aligned missions called SpArc Philadelphia.

Position Summary: The Senior Associate will represent the Neurodiversity in the Workplace (NITW) program in the greater Boston metropolitan area. The aim of this position is to advance the goal of making neurodiversity an integral part of the modern workforce. The Senior Associate will move us closer to this goal by fostering more meaningful participation and facilitation of neurodiversity hiring initiatives in the greater Boston area (NITW Hub). The Senior Associate will be responsible for crafting the conversation among interested parties (corporate, NGO, governmental, etc.), leveraging existing partnerships, and creating new partnerships in and around the topic in the region. Neurodivergent applicants encouraged to apply!

The position’s responsibilities (after training and onboarding) include but are not limited to:

• Speak knowledgeably about the topic of neurodiversity and autism employment.
• Work with corporate partners in a consulting relationship to help implement methods for hiring neurodiverse individuals.
• Organize communities to boost the abilities of companies, providers, state offices, and higher education to conduct neurodiversity programming and initiatives.
• Organize and present at conferences and events designed to encourage companies/ partners to become engaged.
• Manage multiple stakeholders including, colleges and universities, governmental organizations, NGOs, etc.
• Facilitate the employment process for neurodiverse individuals at partner locations.
• Collaborate with the NITW team to implement national efforts and projects.
• Design and developing corporate neurodiversity inclusion curriculum with the guidance of NITW staff.
• Provide career consulting for neurodivergent employees
• Work with other NITW Hubs to facilitate international community organization
• Attend regional, national, and local events as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as required by program leadership and partners.

Qualifications

1. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, plus more than 1 year of experience in any of the following: workforce development, job coaching, talent acquisition, human resources, community organizing, business development or any other closely related field.
2. Clear criminal and child abuse history, medical and drug screen will be required.
3. Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
4. This position requires a flexible work schedule and occasional availability on weekends and/or evenings.
5. This position may require occasional national and/or international travel

Note: If you meet 60% or more of these qualifications you are encouraged to apply!

Working Conditions

1. Must be able to travel independently to partner sites
2. Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
3. Flexible work hours and location

Position is contingent upon funding.

Please note: As advocates for a more inclusive workforce, Neurodiversity in the Workplace is happy to make reasonable accommodations necessary for the hiring and long term support of any potential employee. Accommodations such as independent interview prep from an outside organization, interview questions in advance, or job coach participation will be happily provided for any relevant candidates. Neurodivergent individuals are encouraged to apply! SpArc Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply today by submitting your cover letter and resume to neurodiversity@nitw.org