Manager, Community Engagement – Area 2

Position: Manager, Community Engagement – Area 2

Department: Field Services

Location: Tallahassee

Supervisor: Regional Director

Job Role:

Manager, Community Engagement is responsible for supporting all competitive and non-competitive program development, in addition to creating and implementing strategies to build and develop community partnerships and organizational visibility. The responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to: athlete recruitment, volunteer recruitment, family engagement, new business development, volunteer management, developing strategic partnerships and individual donor stewardship. This position will also have oversight of the Athlete Leadership Program in assigned area.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree preferred in business, sports management, or related field
• Understand and embrace the mission and philosophy of Special Olympics and our athletes.
• Sports knowledge desired
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in marketing
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Experience in recruiting, motivating, supervising and delegating tasks to volunteers
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Regular attendance required
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct robust community outreach to families, businesses, elected officials, and other local and regional stakeholders to build relationships that help to further Special Olympics Florida’s objectives
• Work collaboratively with Special Olympics Florida staff on County, Area, Invitational, State or Regional Games
• Supports sports and non-competitive staff in development of strategy to expand programming in assigned area to include marketing plan to recruit athletes, unified partners, volunteers and new donors to support programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of Special Olympics Florida policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development of an annual budget that supports community outreach activities for revenue growth and sustainability of program
• Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure the proper management of volunteers with an appropriate recognition program
• Support the Director, Community Engagement or Regional Director in creation of monthly newsletter and social media content
• Maintain and expand community partnerships to support Special Olympics Florida programming
• Assist in the coordination of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events or fundraising initiatives.
• Organize public outreach events including community meetings and open houses to introduce Special Olympics Florida to external stakeholders
• Ensure that the volunteer management plan is updated annually to reflect the programs needs for the coming year are implemented. Specific measurable objectives should be included
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive volunteer computer database.
• Work with Director, Development to cultivate corporate partnerships and steward individual donors
• Ensure promotional activities are in place for county and local programs year round
• Support Director, Community Engagement or Regional Director in creation of an annual engagement plan, establishing benchmarks for program development and evaluation
• Represent the organization externally in community engagement program related activities and events
• Oversight of Special Olympics Florida annual campaigns and peer-to-peer events in assigned area including but not limited to: TD Bank, Publix Torch Campaign, Polar Plunge, Plane Pull and Law Enforcement Torch Run
• Promote Athlete Leadership opportunities in assigned area
• Identify and recruit athletes appropriate for Athlete Leadership
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  
  
  

Status: Full-time exempt position

Salary: Based on experience