Open the Lid, LLC
Ithaca, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Lydia Dolch

DESCRIPTION

YOUTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Open The Lid | Contractor Position | New Jersey/ NY Metro Area

Please apply only if you meet all essential qualifications listed below.

About Us:
Open The Lid is a DVRS (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services) vendor providing free pre-employment support for youth and young adults with disabilities in New Jersey.

Position Overview:
We're seeking a dynamic youth outreach specialist to represent Open The Lid at schools, community events, resource fairs, and conferences throughout New Jersey. This hybrid role combines in-person networking/tabling with virtual outreach to connect eligible youth and young adults with our services.

Schedule:
Hours vary. Approximately 5-10 hours a week. Must have availability during school hours, some evenings, and occasional Saturdays.

Essential Qualifications:

• Lives in New Jersey or is from New Jersey and currently resides in NJ or NY metropolitan area

• Experience with or familiarity with the developmental disabilities community

• Loves being around people with excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong public speaking and projection abilities

• Can follow scripts and improvise effectively

• Enjoys working with teenagers and young adults

• Will pass a background check

• Has reliable car and license

• LGBTQIA+ friendly

• Fluent in English and either Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese

• Excellent executive functioning skills and follow-through

• Problem solver and independent thinker

• Positive attitude with collaborative approach

• Growth mindset

Responsibilities:

• Tabling at resource fairs and conferences

• Visiting schools and community events

• Networking and relationship building

• Conducting outreach calls and emails

• Representing Open The Lid professionally

Compensation:

• $25/hour for meetings and networking

• $20/hour training rate

• $ 50/hour for 1:1 teaching (if qualified)
  

• Travel stipend

• Food stipend

• Potential commissions

To Apply:
Send your résumé and three references to [email protected]

DURATION

Feb 12, 2026 -

SALARY

$20.00 – $50.00 per hour

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