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Career Opportunities at SOSC
Discover a fulfilling career that makes an impact. Your work with Special Olympics Southern California will touch the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends throughout Southern California. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented, diverse workforce where all employees can contribute to their highest potential. SOSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
What We Do
Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities in Southern California through sports, education, and athlete health.
Benefits
Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities in Southern California through sports, education, and athlete health.
From the Staff
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism Vision Statement
SOSC prides itself as a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organization that practices equity, promotes unity and respects all voices to ensure everyone within our communities achieves their full potential.
Learn more about what we are doing to spread inclusion.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
The Director, Individual Giving is responsible for securing financial support from major donors to advance the mission and goals of SOSC. This position involves cultivating and stewarding relationships with individuals with the capacity and affinity to make significant philanthropic contributions. In addition, this position will help develop strategies for the development team and implementation of a comprehensive Major Gifts Giving program. The Director, Individual Giving will collaborate closely with the regional development team, executive leadership team, and board to develop and execute major gift strategies. The Director, Individual Giving will have a primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to generate gifts of $5k to $100k or more.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to lbjobs@sosc.org.
The Director, Development is responsible for creating and executing a community resource development plan within their designated Region. This position will work with the Region’s community, staff, and key volunteers to drive revenue. The Director, Development will manage multiple portfolios, with an emphasis on gifts of $5,000 or more through Individual Giving, Sponsorship, Grants, and Signature Events within their Region, which covers LA County, Kern County, and Inyo County.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to lbjobs@sosc.org.
The Director, Development is responsible for creating and executing a community resource development plan within their designated Region. This position will work with the Region’s community, staff, and key volunteers to drive revenue. The Director, Development will manage multiple portfolios, with an emphasis on gifts of $5,000 or more through Individual Giving, Sponsorship, Grants, and Signature Events within their Region, which covers San Diego County and Imperial County.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to sdjobs@sosc.org.
The Volunteer Manager is responsible for engaging and leading volunteers to expand our community volunteer base, supporting the Region’s various Programs and Development initiatives. This role focuses on the “3 R’s” – Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition to engage volunteers in various capacities, including coaches, team volunteers, leadership roles, and fundraising efforts. The Volunteer Manager will collaborate closely with the community and staff to manage all aspects of the volunteer engagement lifecycle; promote Special Olympics; aid in the recruitment of new athletes and Unified Partners; and assist Local Programs and Unified Champion Schools to achieve the goals, standards, and mission of SOSC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to lbjobs@sosc.org.
The Program Manager is responsible for organizing and managing the Region’s community sports and Unified Champion Schools programming and will spend most of their time directing attention, resources, and capacity to communities within their assigned geography within the Region. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with the community and staff to promote Special Olympics, aid in recruiting new athletes, Unified Partners, and volunteers, and assist Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and Local Programs in achieving Special Olympics Southern California’s goals, objectives, standards,
and mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to vejobs@sosc.org
The Director, Programs creates and executes a community engagement plan within their designated Region. This position will oversee program operations and work with the Region’s community and staff to promote Special Olympics, recruit athletes and volunteers, and assist Local Programs and Unified Champion Schools (UCS) in achieving Special Olympics Southern California’s goals, objectives, standards, and mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Please send your resume and cover letter to vejobs@sosc.org
A staff member will review all resumes received for our open positions.
Due to the large number of applicants, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@sosc.org.
Volunteer / Internships
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering is another way to get involved. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are volunteer opportunities for you.
Become an Intern
We offer internships to students throughout the year. Internships are available across many departments in the regional offices as well as our headquarters in Long Beach.