Open Positions
Vice President of Development
The Vice President of Development is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Guiding Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the community.
The Vice President of Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, planning and oversight for the comprehensive fundraising efforts and day-to-day management for all development-related programs of Special Olympics Wisconsin. This position leads a team that works together to foster and sustain donor relationships in order to secure contributed revenue to invest in the mission-based programs and services of the organization. They also secure contributions in individual giving, special events, major gifts, corporate partnerships, cause marketing, grants and planned giving.
The Vice President of Development is an executive leader in the organization and part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who works collaboratively to further the mission, vision and long-term strategic plan of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc.
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The Vice President of Development will work under the supervision of the President and CEO and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
The Vice President of Marketing & Communications is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Guiding Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the community.
The Vice President of Marketing & Communications is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, planning and oversight and day-to-day management for all of the comprehensive marketing and communications strategies of Special Olympics Wisconsin. This position leads a team that works together to effectively integrate cohesive, consistent and strategic marketing initiatives, collaborates with cross-functional teams and thoughtfully engages with multiple stakeholders.
The Vice President of Marketing & Communications is an executive leader in the organization and part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who works collaboratively to further the mission, vision and long-term strategic plan of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc.
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The Vice President of Marketing and Communication will work under the supervision of the President and CEO and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Operations Coordinator– Part-Time (20-25 hours per week)
The Operations Coordinator is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Guiding Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the community.
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a high level of organization and support to the Operations and Accounting department. This position conducts a variety of administrative tasks, such as, maintain files, organize and archive records, monitor office supply inventory, data entry, among other administrative type operational and accounting duties.
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The Operations Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Athletic Director Regions 2 & 3 (Stevens Point or Eau Claire)
The Athletic Director is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Core Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the community.
The Athletic Director manages all competition and training opportunities for athletes and Unified Partners, as well as provides on-going sports training and technical support to all Special Olympics Wisconsin Programs. This position works directly with the State Office and other Athletic Directors as part of a team designed to coordinate and run programs for Special Olympics Wisconsin. In addition, the Athletic Director will work with the community and staff to promote Special Olympics, recruit athletes and volunteers, coordinate programs, and assist Local Programs and Unified Champion Schools (UCS) to achieve the goals, objectives, standards, and mission of Special Olympics Wisconsin.
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The Athletic Director will work under the supervision of the Senior Director of Sports and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Internships
Marketing & Communications Intern
Special Olympics Wisconsin is currently accepting resumes for a Marketing/Communications Intern to work 10-20 hours per week to help Special Olympics Wisconsin’s marketing and communications team in its efforts to increase the public’s awareness of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes’ capabilities and needs, and market its many large-scale sporting events and fundraisers.
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Please submit your resume, cover letter (include number of hours you would be available per week) and writing samples to lmeyer@specialolympicswisconsin.org.
Volunteers
Regional Games Management Team Member
Special Olympics Wisconsin provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with cognitive disabilities. The Games Management Team will assist the Regional Sports staff in planning and implementing Regional and District Competitions as well as training schools for coaches and athletes. A variety of time commitments are available. Hours are flexible. GMT Members are asked to attend a minimum of 2 events per year.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational & communication skills are helpful.
- Knowledge of sports is necessary.
- Occasional travel and some evening & weekend work is required
- GMT members are at times required to assist with some heavy lifting and moving equipment.
- Must be a Class A Certified Special Olympics Volunteer and kept current.
GMT Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and coordination of SOWI Regional competitions.
- Assist with volunteer management
- Interaction with various coaches and volunteers~ enforcing games rules and etiquette.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and set up/tear down of events.
- Attend planning meetings-approximately 3 per year. These are scheduled in the evening time and are flexible on days and times
The Games Management Team Members will work under the supervision of the Regional Athletic Director and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Please submit your resume and cover letter (include number of hours you would be available per week) mwolfgram@specialolympicswisconsin.org.
For Other Volunteer Opportunities: Email volunteer@specialolympicswisconsin.org, if you are interested.
