Business Outreach Coordinator

Connect Local Businesses With Opportunities That Change Lives

The Arc of Ocean County is looking for a motivated, relationship-oriented professional to help expand employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. As part of our Vocational Services team, you'll connect with local businesses, develop lasting partnerships, and secure contracts that create meaningful work opportunities through The Arc's Employment Center.

This position brings together business development, community networking, and a mission centered on inclusion. You'll learn about local companies' needs, identify ways to work together, and coordinate with vocational staff to help ensure business commitments are fulfilled successfully.

If you're skilled at building connections, comfortable representing an organization in the community, and passionate about helping people access meaningful employment, this is an opportunity to put your professional strengths toward a purpose that matters.

Position Details

• Work Arrangement: On-Site
• Department: Vocational Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Lakewood, New Jersey
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Pay: $25.20 per hour
• Training: Paid On-the-Job Training

How You'll Build Employment Opportunities

• Establish connections with local businesses, vendors, and community partners to identify potential collaborations.
• Maintain existing business relationships and explore ways to strengthen and expand those partnerships.
• Meet with prospective business partners to understand their operational needs and determine how The Arc can deliver quality work and services.

• Identify, pursue, and secure contracts and piece-work opportunities for The Arc's Employment Center.
• Coordinate contract details, work specifications, pricing, work orders, and ongoing communication with business partners.
• Work collaboratively with vocational staff to help ensure contracted assignments are completed successfully and meet business partners' expectations.

• Build awareness of The Arc's vocational services through networking, presentations, and community outreach.
• Advocate for inclusive employment and meaningful work opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Develop professional connections that strengthen community partnerships and help turn business interest into practical employment opportunities.

Business Development With a Purpose

This is not a commission-based sales position. It's an opportunity to apply your relationship-building and business development experience to a mission that helps people build skills, earn income, contribute to their communities, and experience the satisfaction of meaningful work.

The partnerships you cultivate can help connect local businesses with valuable services while creating opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to participate in the workforce. Your work will help bring business needs and inclusive employment opportunities together.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, community outreach, or a related field.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
• A genuine interest in advocating for employment opportunities and inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Confidence in initiating new connections, developing partnerships, and representing The Arc professionally throughout the community.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple relationships and opportunities.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with no more than five points.