Special Olympics has the following job openings. All candidates who submit cover letter, résumés and salary history will be considered. If you are interested in one of the jobs listed here, e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org with the desired job title in your subject line. Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer. Senior Manager, Health and Research Special Olympics New York City Regional Director Vice President for Government Relationships Senior Development Writer Director, Online Fundraising Office Facilities Specialist Information and Data Management Coordinator Vice President for Health Programs Director, National Youth Activation Project Accreditation Counsel Federal Grants Accountant Manager, Media and Public Relations Sr. Manager of Sports Partnerships   Director, Corporate Partnerships Vice President of Major Gifts Senior Manager Health and Research Department: Constituent Services and Support Reports to:  Senior VP, Constituent Services and Support Position Summary: This position is responsible for all communications pertaining to the Healthy Athletes and Research departments, which includes identifying and assessing functional departmental needs and overseeing and managing all internal and external communications opportunities. This position reports formally to the head of the Healthy Athletes and Research Departments (Senior Vice President for Constituent Services and Support), but has a vital role in collaborating with the Special Olympics Communications department. This position is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Responsibilities: Manage all constituent communications efforts; constituents include Healthy Athletes volunteers, health professionals, universities, governments, sponsors and supporters, partners, and other organizations. Create, or manage creation of, internal and external communications materials for the Healthy Athletes and Research departments, including brochures, videos, fact sheets, training manuals, signage, press kits, conference proceedings, web content, and newsletters, including the quarterly Healthy Athletes Update newsletter. Serve as liaison between staff, designers, contractors, vendors, and consultants, and manage budgets and financial and legal agreements throughout the process. Develop and implement communications tools for disseminating research and health data to key constituents, including analyzing and translating research findings for application by Special Olympics Programs around the world. Collect and provide data, stories, and information from the Research and Healthy Athletes departments to support overall Special Olympics marketing and communications efforts. Identify and manage Healthy Athletes and Research press announcements, news opportunities, and special events (including press conferences). Work with Regional Offices around the world to create localized and targeted pitches. Manage Healthy Athletes and Research spokespersons; create talking points, speeches, and facilitate media training. Keep Healthy Athletes and Research staff abreast of current news and research. Serve as editor/proofreader on key internal and external documents, including reports to funding organizations and symposia proceedings. Participate in annual strategic planning and budget process to ensure that communications efforts support departmental goals and are planned and budgeted for. Submit Healthy Athletes and Research materials, programs, and leaders for awards, and maintain an award archive. Support expansion of Special Olympics Provider Directory through postings in newsletters, trade publications, and Websites. Qualifications: BA or BS degree required, Master's preferred, in public health, journalism, English, communications, public relations, or a related area 7-10 years of experience desired, with an emphasis on health or research communications. Some research or research communications experience strongly desired. Understanding of, and experience with medical professionals Proficiency in media pitching across a variety of media outlets Strong analytical skills Demonstrated leadership and team building skills Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills Strong proficiency in written and oral communication Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (strong PowerPoint skills required) Ability to work with and motivate diverse cultures Experience managing budgets and juggling multiple timelines simultaneously Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities Willingness and ability to travel independently Strong editing/proofreading skills and attention to detail Language skills considered a plus To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Special Olympics New York City Regional Director Location: New York City Reports to:  CEO of Special Olympics New York Purpose: To lead the effort of Special Olympics New York (SONY) in New York City aimed at achieving significant growth and providing Special Olympics athletes an enhanced, consistent, high-quality sports training and competition program. Additionally, to change the dynamic structure of Special Olympics NYC, allowing us to reach our vision of New York City as a model program that transforms communities and changes the world through sport, and ultimately enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and all the citizens of New York City. Profile: New York City connections, with at least 5 years living or working in NYC. Demonstrated familiarity with NYC government, city agencies and corporate community. Proven leader and visionary. Skilled professional able to capitalize on marketing and promotions opportunities. Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills and commitment to exceptional customer service. Ability to develop, execute and manage multi-year strategic plans and multi-million dollar budgets. Raise multi-million dollar annual budget. Experience in management of sports programs for persons with intellectual disabilities. Skilled manager of fiscal and general operations. Requirements: Bachelors degree or higher in business administration, management, program management, public administration, sports administration, sports management, education or related field. Masters degree preferred. Seven (7) or more years experience in management, fundraising or public administration. Prior involvement in Special Olympics or work with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred. Commitment to extensive travel throughout NYC, evening and weekend work. Salary: Commensurate with experience and within organizational range. Please send all resumes to resumes@nyso.org, noting NYRD005 in the Subject line. Mailed resumes should go to Special Olympics New York, 504 Balltown Raod, Schenectady, NY 12304 Attn: Myra Rivera. Faxed resumes should be sent to 518-388-2707 attn: Myra Rivera. Back to top of page       Vice President for Government Relationships Department: Constituent Services and Support Reports to:  Senior VP, Constituent Services and Support Overview: This position is responsible for positioning SOI as a powerful source for political and social change around the globe through government relations leadership and actions. Responsibilities include: developing a strategic governmental relations program for SOI and with each SOI Region; leading the SOI government relations team; establishing relationships with top officials in national governments and intergovernmental organizations; creating effective governmental relations and policy collaborations with other private, corporate and academic organizations; identifying funding opportunities and securing government resources to support the SOI movement. Responsibilities:: Develop and implement a strategic plan for SOI Government Relations in conjunction with Headquarters and Regional senior staff Position Special Olympics as a viable force for driving sport, health, education, and economic development through advancing policies advantageous to SOI and securing significant governmental funding streams Direct efforts of SOI internal and external governmental liaisons and work collaboratively with SO Programs to help support their government relations activities Negotiate effectively policy, programmatic and fiscal matters with governmental and non-governmental entities Apply oral and written communication techniques effectively including business correspondence Explain government laws or regulations to SOI and SO Program staff and develop and conduct training as necessary Consult with managerial and supervisory personnel and advise SO Program staff as requested regarding governmental functions Interpret laws or legislation in the U.S. and major governmental and intergovernmental entities Provide oversight and assure necessary record keeping relative to SOI lobbying activities Manage communications with heads of state and other senior government officials around the world to with tact and diplomacy to enhance the positioning of SOI Promote objectives of Special Olympics to government, policy and multi-national bodies and make Special Olympics' interests highly visible to government leaders and organizational elements Prepare, review and submit reports concerning activities, expenses, budget, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting growth opportunities for SOI Evaluate findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to formulate policies and techniques to further the goals of SOI Monitor studies and research, and prepare reports and other publications relating to policy trends and program objectives that will enhance the mission & vision of SOI globally Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy and recommend changes to promote and support the goals of SOI Serve as SOI's lead representative at key policy and government conferences, seminars, and workshops around the world Prepare and make presentations for senior levels both internally and externally Qualifications: Relevant graduate degree (e.g., MPA, MPS, MS, MBA, MPH, PhD, JD) Government and policy development; human and social rights; experience in the disabilities area; non-profit leadership and development; government experience preferred. Min. 10 years in related area with 3 years at a senior leadership level Candidate must live in the Washington, D.C. area. Extensive travel including international Highly flexible and periodically intense work schedule International experience important and some foreign language proficiency preferred Facility in managing information systems and databases relevant to policy work Excellent writing and verbal communication skills including negotiating and consensus development To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Senior Development Writer Location: Washington, D.C. Department: Development: Reports to:  Chief Development Officer Position Summary:The Senior Development Writer will be responsible for crafting the “voice” of Special Olympics in all aspects of its development efforts: soliciting, reporting on and stewarding grants and other funding from individuals, foundations and corporations. Working with the CEO, the CDO, Development, and Program staff, the candidate's work will include researching and writing grant proposals, highly customized stewardship reports, presidential acknowledgement letters, as well as high level, thematically-focused materials. Candidate must be able to transform complex program information into clear, coherent and compelling statements for a variety of audiences. Candidate will also provide editorial support and strategic input. The candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively. The position requires a skilled, experienced and versatile writer. The individual must have previous professional experience in grant writing or development communications. This is an exempt position and manages no staff. Primary Responsibilities:: Write, edit and produce highly customized proposals, reports and letters targeted toward individual and foundation perspective donors. Write and edit articles for external and internal publications, brochures, case statements, concept papers, letters, special acknowledgements and other materials as needed. Work closely with the president, chairman, senior management, the major gifts team and field program staff to ensure proper writing support for SOI development's major gifts function. Write and oversee the mailing of all documents related to major donor funding, including special appeals, letters of thanks, and timely stewardship reports. Write standard acknowledgement letters to be used as “boilerplate” for presidential and special acknowledgments Maintains in-depth knowledge of Special Olympics programs, activities and messages, as well as awareness of external events that affect or involve the Special Olympics. Serve as editorial resource for joint proposals, editing and critiquing written materials as needed and available. Conceptualize and develop special written materials as needed. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required. Graduate degree desirable Minimum of five year's professional writing experience required. Prior experience in grant writing or development communications required. Exceptional analytic and creative skills. Ability to think strategically. Ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent communication, writing and editing skills. Ability to manage large workload, with attention to setting priorities, task planning, and meeting deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability to succeed through positive influence and persuasion. Leadership ability, discretion and excellent judgment. Professional, self-motivated, flexible and detail-oriented. Able to work cooperatively with all levels of staff and as a part of a team. To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Director, Online Fundraising Department: Development: Reports to:  Senior Vice President, Donor Development Position Description:The position is responsible for establishing and advancing Special Olympics' short and long term web-based fundraising strategies by ensuring the development and implementation of organization-wide plans for service delivery, relationship management and fundraising, as well as database development to support these initiatives. This position requires close coordination with members of the Development and Communications Departments to ensure that messaging and donor cultivation is integrated. The position works with IT department to ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place to support online relationship management and web-based donor development activities. The position interfaces with Regional staff to identify and share best practices among SO Programs. Responsibilities:: Leads inter-departmental online fundraising activities of Special Olympics, assuring the cooperative planning, priority setting and appropriate information sharing of staff and departments involved in Internet programs. Assists in developing/enhancing electronic fundraising guidelines, procedures and requirements for new Internet-related systems across SOI and Programs. Assures integration of online strategies and tactics with offline marketing/fundraising and stewardship Assesses web-based giving sites and evaluates opportunities for participation by Special Olympics. Directs the development of database marketing and relationship management processes. Strong leadership and decision making ability Ability to see the big picture and understand tactical relationships in support of an overall strategy Experience in collaborative processes within complex organization Ability to design and implement multiple projects, set and meet deadlines. Must be able to handle stressful environments. Duties are performed under minimal supervision. Significant opportunity to act independently and to act in supervisor's stead when necessary. Financial responsibility includes developing and working within a budget to complete projects and meet fundraising targets. Responsibility to work within scope of program's strategic goals Ability to work with and communicate with a wide range of people, including internal departments, Programs, partners, and vendors. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve objectives Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements. Work requires minimal travel Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 5-7 years experience, including direct marketing, online marketing/fundraising and/or e-commerce experience Knowledge of current trends and technologies in online engagement and communication Understanding of best practices related to fundraising data collection, management, and application Experience with integrating online fundraising efforts with larger strategic initiatives and campaigns Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collaborate well with others Experience in managing multiple projects and developing strategies. Excellent verbal and written communications skills To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Office Facilities Specialist Department: Business Services: Reports to:  Senior Manager Business Services Position Description: Coordinate the day-to-day office facilities operations, light maintenance & office moves, mailroom operations, office supplies inventory, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities:: Maintain the smooth flow of office facilities operations Liaison between SOI & Verizon Security Desk Ensure smooth daily Mailroom Operations which includes sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing office mail either US Postal Service and overnight delivery vendor Coordinate Office equipment repairs and service Maintenance and first line call for service of copiers, mailroom postage meter machine, printers & fax machines Stock paper in the copy rooms Replace copiers and fax toner cartridges Lift heavy boxes and place them in storage areas Light maintenance & in-house office moves (including moving chairs, furniture, desks, book cases, file cabinets, etc.) Replace light bulbs throughout SOI offices on 10, 11 & 12th floors Coordinate Office equipment repairs and service Relieve receptionist during breaks and lunch hour Maintain neat office appearanc Assist with Fulfillment warehouse storage processing Assist with supply inventory control and reporting Perform other duties as assigned Work Hours 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Qualifications: High School diploma and related college business courses 4 years office service experience Ability to handle on-going multiple tasks Must be able to lift heavy objects Good communication skills Knowledge of facilities maintenance Plumbing and electrician knowledge a plus Proficient using basic Microsoft Office software and Outlook Email To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Information and Data Management Coordinator Department: Information Technology - with professional oversight from Special Olympics University Reports to:  Director, IT Applications Position Description: Manages and supports the software and databases that are implemented in the Special Olympics health systems. The health systems include: Healthy Athletes Software, Provider Directory, SHIP, Medfest, Medical Encounters Software and the Athlete Personal Health Record project. Responsibilities:: Supervise and enter data in the Healthy Athletes Software (HAS) HAS event setup, report generation and distribution, helpdesk Assist in developing training modules for SO Program staff and HA volunteer clinical directors in recording, data entry and reporting Manage communication for change management with HA Global Clinical Directors Coordinate and oversee the integration of data from the 6 SO health systems. Assist in annual updating of the HAS forms and testing software Provide suggestions to enhance existing health systems to improve their value to SO Programs Coordinate and support data collection for the Athlete Personal Health Record initiative. Ability and Willingness to travel to SO World Games and other SO global events Qualifications: 3 years of experience in information management Requisite Academics: BA/BS High proficiency in communication skills: written, oral, presentation Proven ability to work on and improve information management systems High proficiency in Microsoft based software: Office suite, databases, operating systems, Outlook and web-based applications To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Vice President for Health Programs Department: Constituent Services and Support Reports to:  Sr. V.P., Division of Constituent Services and Support Reporting to the Sr. VP of Constituent Services and Support, the VP of Health Programs will lead the SO Healthy Athletes initiative (HA) which includes Special Smiles, Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Funfitness, Fit Feet, Health Promotion, and MedFest. These free health screening programs take place mostly in conjunction with SO sporting events. During 2007, 642 events were held globally and provided 150,000 health screenings through 13,000 volunteer health professionals and students. Recently, SO initiated global development activities through partnerships with NGOs, governments and corporations. Under their leadership, the VP will be responsible for 35 staff and consultants and manage a program valued at approximately $20 million (cash and VIK). Major funders include the US Government (CDC) and Lions Clubs International. Responsibilities:: Lead and manage a global health program (HA) for persons with ID; Supervise headquarters staff, consultants -guide regional HA staff; Programs; Oversee contracts, cooperative agreements and grants; Serve on the SOI Human Subjects Protection Committee (IRB); Seek cash and VIK resources from corps, prof. groups, foundations, gov; Provide quality assurance for SO health programs and initiatives; Maintain up to date metrics on program deliverables; Lead departmental program planning, budgeting, evaluation; Serve as liaison to and make presentations to professional and lay audiences and organizations and publish in peer reviewed and lay literature; Qualifications: Health related degree and at least 5 years clinical experience Ten years progressive experience in health care delivery, planning, management, policy development, evaluation, and supervision; Strong written and verbal skills; Experience and knowledge of disabilities field, especially health, preferred; International experience highly desirable; To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Director, National Youth Activation Project Department: Division of Constituent Services and Support Reports to:  Sr. V.P., Division of Constituent Services and Support Responsibilities:: Lead implementation of a large scale, new National Youth Activation project (NYAP) with the US Special Olympics sub-region (52 Programs) and Regional Office). Help to hire and then supervise staff selected to support the NYAP. Oversee and manage a national grant program in support of NYAP. Coordinate efforts by several SOI departments and the SO I North America Regional Office in support of the NYAP. Establish and oversee an Advisory Committee for NYAP activities, including the grant program, and a Youth Advisory Committee; develop committee(s) structure, guidelines and operating principles. Oversee a staff management committee within SOI (Hdqts. and Region) for key deliverables under the Department of Education grant. Establish a National Youth Activation Congress and support its initial convening at the 2009 World Special Olympics Games. Establish and maintain a surveillance system for all deliverables under the Department of Education grant that supports the NYAP. Lead and implement the evaluation of the NYAP in an ongoing way and at the conclusion of the grant. Skills Required: Sound planning, organization, supervisory and project management skill Excellent communications skills, both verbal, written and consensus development The ability to evaluate technical information and communicate to various audiences Excellent ability with Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or education related field; graduate study or course preferred Directly applicable experience in teaching (3 years) and education leadership of increasing responsibility in at least 2 positions (4 years) Experience in designing and implementing educational resources for a wide age spectrum of youth Project management experience for a large scale multi-year project with budget, supervisory and evaluation responsibilities Supervisory experience Knowledge of Special Olympics preferred To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page       Accreditation Counsel Location: Washington, D.C. Department: Legal Reports to:  Chief Legal Officer Position Summary:: This position is crucial to the biennial accreditation of over 210 Special Olympics Programs around the world, Program compliance with the Special Olympics General Rules, and the maintenance of the General Rules. The position incumbent will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, will work with local counsel to register regional offices/staff in compliance with local laws, will provide employment law support to Human Resources, and will oversee immigration and visa matters. Primary Responsibilities: Manage accreditation of over 100 Special Olympics Programs each year, working directly with Special Olympics regional offices and Programs. Work closely with Finance Department and regional offices to assure timely billing and payment of Program accreditation fees and support an international Special Olympics task force to reform global accreditation fee formula. Manage completion of ongoing Special Olympics General Rules revision process, develop General Rules training materials for use by regions and Programs, and provide training for regional staff. Oversee Program compliance with General Rules and manage resolution of compliance violations up to and including de-accreditation of Programs in serious violation of General Rules. Manage U.S and international registration of Special Olympics offices, including legal evaluation of specific locations as sites for Special Olympics offices. Assist Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel re interpretation and application of General Rules, contracts and other legal matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including IT, consulting, employee, and hotel contracts. Manage and support immigration and visas matters QUALIFICATIONS: International and nonprofit experience preferred. Law degree required. Admission to District of Columbia bar. Minimum of five years practical legal experience. Ability and willingness to travel internationally. Excellent written, oral, presentation, and organizing skills required. Diplomacy, coaching and conflict resolution skills must be substantial. Strong legal analysis and negotiation skills required. To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page   Federal Grants Accountant Department: Finance Reports to:  Senior Director of Finance Primary duties include accounting, reporting analysis and compliance for one of several grants in a growing portfolio of Federal Grants.  Federal donors include the Department of Education, Department of State, Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and United States Agency for International Development.  Key responsibilities include Grants Accounting & Administration and Sub-grant compliance. Responsibilities: Grant Accounting, Cash-Flow Management & Reporting Responsible for data integrity and accuracy for the grant Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual grant revenue and spending reports including SF269, SF272 and other necessary reports in support of government and other donor requirements as necessary Primary point of contact with sub-grantees on financial matters related to the grant Meets regularly with program staff/sub-grantees to resolve financial and budgeting issues concerning their programs/sub-grants Responsible for all grants-related cash management activities, including timely grant draw downs Review financial reports for accuracy and completeness Budgeting & Analysis Identify potential areas of cost overruns and the need for future funding requirements Prepare periodic financial and ad-hoc reports of project expenditures vs. budget projections for distribution and review by program, management and accounting staff Prepare budget forecasts and grant pipeline analyses; develop financial tracking tools and monitor expenditure trends to minimize cost overruns Compliance Review grant financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure compliance between project budgets and program activities Review the ongoing administration of grants to assure compliance; work with program staff in reviewing and monitoring existing grants Work with accounting staff through the A-133 audit and until completed Qualifications: Bachelor degree with 3+ years of hands-on experience & at least 2 years of grants financial management experience and a working knowledge of Federal award guidelines including A-122, A-110, and A-133 A degree in accounting/finance preferred Must have strong accounting and analytical skills needed for reviewing reports, compiling data for reports, and maintaining accounts in compliance with funding guidelines Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Great Plains accounting systems preferred Must have strong oral and written communication skillsMust have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple priorities Prior experience in an audit firm a plus. To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page   Manager, Media and Public Relations Department: Communications Reports to:  Director, Marketing and Public Relations Responsibilities: Assist in development and implementation of annual media relations plan and ongoing media relations efforts of SOI Develop story ideas and pitch to targeted audiences Generate media coverage for print, broadcast and online media outlets about SOI activities with key top-tier international and national media Support media relations efforts where appropriate of PR personnel in Regional offices Steward relations with key public relations and communications firms supporting SOI Manage, develop and maintain on-going individual media contacts across the U.S. and internationally Act as liaison with members of the World Games Organizing Committees on media-related matters and assist in SOI media efforts at World Games Establish and maintain favorable relations with the major foreign print, wire services and electronic media that are based in the U.S. Develop working association with NGO PR contacts worldwide Coordinate with other departments to ensure media coverage of SOI activities Maintain updated organizational fact sheets for media kits Draft, prepare and distribute media releases, media kits, magazine articles and op-eds Maintain key database of media contacts Prepare speeches and other presentation materials as requested Write articles for internal and external organizations on all media-related matters as needed Manage media tracking and evaluation reports of impressions and value, including the distribution of media hits and news issues to staff and key constituents Represent the organization in a professional manner Qualifications: College degree in communications related field 3-5 years experience in day-to-day media relations and/or as a journalist Outstanding writing and communication skills with proven experience in presenting key messages Experience pitching and presenting stories to the media Outstanding knowledge of news requirements and expectations Experience in the intellectual disability community and/or Special Olympics experience is a plus. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Good computer and word processing skills Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities Regular attendance required Willingness and ability to travel independently To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Back to top of page   Sr. Manager of Sports Partnerships Reports to:  Sr. Director of Sports, North America Department: North America Sports Position Summary: Responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing all aspects of World Games preparation/competition/evaluation and delegations services for Special Olympics North America (SONA). This position also assists with sports development and competition management for Regional and National competitions. Senior Manager of Sports Partnerships duties shall include: Essential Functions Manage and oversee assigned aspects of Team USA — may include logistics, information dissemination, quota system, selection of Head’s of Delegation, in-kind fund development (transportation, uniforming, equipment, etc.), committee structure, communications and media, medical, security, risk management, training and long term operational plans Create and maintain communication with all SONA Programs regarding World Games — updates in information, areas of need and overlap in resources, coordinate all questions and concerns, and provide assistance as needed Oversee World Games athlete quota request and distribution process for SONA. Oversee World Games selection criteria to ensure compliance with General Rules. Serve as liaison to Games Organizing Committees as well as Special Olympics Inc. departments for all World Games related issues for SONA Manage all related meetings, conferences, events and trainings linked to SONAs participation in World Games Oversee the development and implementation of the SONA Soccer Development Project. Develop infrastructures, partnerships and implement strategies that promote and grow assigned sports. Assist in providing technical and event management resources for USA National Games and all SONA competitions above the Program level Develop and oversee annual operating budget(s) Develop and oversee all related partnerships and relationships Provide support and resources to all Programs within the region Work to ensure adherence of the Special Olympics vision and mission statement Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Sports for North America Prerequisites for Success BA or BS College Degree 5 + Experience in the intellectual disability community and/or Special Olympics experience is a plus. 8+ years experience in event planning (International Sporting Events preferred) with expertise in fund raising and sponsorship Excellent computer skills Excellent oral and presentation skills Excellent management and leadership skills Proven leadership working with volunteers in key leadership roles Able to handle multiple tasks Regular attendance required Willingness and ability to travel independently Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply To Apply: e-mail jobs@specialolympics.org ONLY candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history will be considered. Include the desired job title in your subject line. Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer Back to top of page     Director, Corporate Partnerships Reports to:  Vice President, Corporate Partnerships  Location: This position is located in Washington, DC. Department: Development Position Summary: The Director of Corporate Partnerships will report to the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and is responsible for fundraising from corporate foundations and sports associations to support Special Olympics. Primary Responsibilities: The Director of Corporate Partnerships will initiate and develop revenue-generating relationships with corporations, corporate foundations and associations whose interests intersect with Special Olympics' programming areas, and is responsible for program fundraising and stewardship. Report to Vice President, Corporate Partnerships Overall: Responsible for helping to secure new and/or upsell existing global and multi-national partnerships Identify/track sponsorship prospects and existing relationships for upselling Conduct research internally (e.g., track size and scope of current US Programs and/or regional relationships that have potential to expand nationally, internationally or globally Prepare sales or renewal presentations for the strongest top-tier prospects Provide support for as well as participate in collaborative sales sessions with prospective top-tier partners and/or their agencies Provide sales support to regions and U.S. Programs with partnerships that have the potential to grow country-wide, region-wide or internationally. Sales support includes targeted research, tailored Provide support for as well as conduct negotiations and prepare agreements for new relationships as well as renewal on existing relationships Back to top of page     Vice  President of Major Gifts This position is located in Washington, DC. All candidates who submit cover letter, résumés and salary history will be considered. No phone calls, please.    Description: The Vice President of Major Gifts is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the Special Olympics major giving program.  This position requires close coordination with the Office of the President, Office of the Chairman, senior Special Olympics headquarters staff, Board of Directors, and other national, regional and Program staff and volunteers in the identification and solicitation of Special Olympics' major individual and foundation prospects. Primary Responsibilities: S/he works closely with Corporate Partnerships, Communications, World Games, regional fundraising teams, and Development staff across the movement and especially with the Chief Development Officer to ensure the organization’s private fundraising needs are met.  This person also looks for the link between private and public revenue and leverage opportunities and works with Finance to forecast revenue for planning, on budgeting, and to track progress toward goals.  S/he will supervise a team of between two and four individuals. This position requires a high level of competency in verbal and written communications; familiarity with and understanding of the U.S. foundation community; and a sense for the type of individual who may have an affinity to the mission.  S/he must have a comfort with working with high net worth individuals. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years experience in major gift fundraising in a nonprofit environment Successful experience in asking for and closing gifts or sales and building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors or clients Successful experience in managing multiple projects and developing strategies Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices Ability to interact successfully with people at all levels of wealth, business and industry, as well as with colleagues representing a variety of points of view Supervisory experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance Ability to work with a communications team to produce case materials and brochures that support a major gifts fundraising effort or campaign Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent communications skills Willingness and ability to travel independently Back to top of page