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Career Opportunities

OUR OPPORTUNITIES
Special Olympics is a sports organization, but also much more. We are a global movement helping to transform the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and build communities of unity and inclusion all over the world.

We are based in Washington, D.C, and have seven regional offices around the globe. In addition, there are over 200 separate accredited Special Olympics Programs worldwide.
Our Values
Our Special Olympics Values, Believe in Each Other, Rise to the Challenge, Accountable, Value Collaboration, and Empathetic, guide how we work, lead, and support each other every day. Our values were created together through conversations with employees across our movement. They capture who we are at our best.
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Believe in Each Other

We take ownership over our roles and depend on each other to deliver with excellence. We operate and communicate with transparency, creating a positive environment where everyone feels empowered.
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Rise to the Challenge

We continuously learn, grow, and adapt, always striving to do better for our athletes, our teams, and the global movement.
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Accountable

We choose to behave with respect, honesty, transparency, integrity, and kindness. Even when it is difficult. We strive for consistency in ethical decision-making and hold ourselves and others accountable for behaviors and decisions.
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Value Collaboration

We unite our strengths, respect diverse perspectives, and work together to achieve shared goals. We believe that our collective effort and open communication create a positive impact on our athletes, teams, and communities.
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Empathetic

We find strength in diverse perspectives, talents and cultures. We ensure everyone’s voice is heard, fostering an inclusive environment where every person is treated with dignity. Each of us takes responsibility for fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and cooperation.
We are a Global Organization with Several Regional Offices
We are a Global Organization with Several Regional Offices
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Asia Pacific Region
Tanglin International Center
354 Tanglin Road
#01-11 Tanglin Block
Singapore 247672
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Europe Eurasia Region
16 Mount Street Lower
Dublin 2, Ireland
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East Asia Region
1506, Tower 1, 18 Jianguomennei Avenue
Beijing, China 100005
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Latin America Region
Costa del Este
P.H. Plaza del Este, Torre A
Piso 18, Oficina 1801
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
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Africa Region
Oxford Gate
79 Hyde Park Lane
Johannesburg, 2196
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Middle East / North Africa Region
El Bostan Street - Sheikh Zayed City
October - Giza 12588 – Egypt
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North America Region

  • Mission Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • What We Do Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities face.
  • Volunteer When you become a volunteer, you become part of a community that helps our athletes shine, achieve their goals, and feel supported.
Employee Testimonials
Charita Boseman

Charita Boseman


"Every day I am motivated by an enthusiastic, productive and healthy work culture that inspires me!"

Garrie Barnes


"I enjoy the people who work here."

Will Byrne


"I’m continuously inspired by a fabulous mission and superb experienced leadership team."