Part-Time Peer Event Host — Autism Support Groups

Autism-Society-of-North-Carolina-4; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with eligibility criteria

Mileage reimbursement

Training and Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Autism Society of North Carolina is seeking a part-time Support Group Specialist – Peer Event Host to provide peer support to autistic volunteers coordinating Meet-Ups across North Carolina. You will partner with Meet-Up Hosts and Support Group Leaders to create welcoming, meaningful opportunities for connection and community.

This role requires strong communication, travel, and organizational skills; flexible evenings/weekends; a valid driver’s license; and a willingness to guide hosts on

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across North Carolina.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Autism Society of North Carolina is seeking a part-time Support Group Specialist – Peer Event Host to provide peer support to autistic volunteers coordinating Meet-Ups across North Carolina. You will partner with Meet-Up Hosts and Support Group Leaders to create welcoming, meaningful opportunities for connection and community.

This role requires strong communication, travel, and organizational skills; flexible evenings/weekends; a valid driver’s license; and a willingness to guide hosts on