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Career Opportunities at SOSC
We’re expanding our Schools Programs and our traditional Community Sports and Programs! Please join us to help with this great and important work. Discover a fulfilling career that makes an impact. Amplify the results throughout southern California by building a team of committed volunteers. Your work with Special Olympics Southern California will touch the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends from San Luis Obispo and Kern counties in the North to the U.S./Mexico border. 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
Associate Manager, Graphic Design & Marketing
Location: Long Beach
The Associate Manager, Graphic Design & Marketing, serves as one of the design experts for Special Olympics Southern California. The incumbent will design graphics, collateral, digital materials, merchandise, and videos. The incumbent manages in-house marketing materials, including obtaining quotes, working with vendors, and distributing/returning to/from staff (including regional staff). The incumbent will be responsible for event Signage and Wayfinding. This includes design, production, and creating and executing an operation plan for all main “Championship” events. The incumbent also updates SOSC’s photo library, websites, and emails as needed.
To apply for this position, please email lbjobs@sosc.org.
Associate Manager, Sports & Competition
Location: Murrieta, CA
The Associate Manager, Sports & Competition, is responsible for the organization and management of Special
Olympics sports programs in the identified county or geography to support athlete growth and retention. The Associate
Manager, Sports & Competition oversees and manages programming, sports training, and competitions for the given county or geography. This position participates in strategic planning for sports, utilizing advanced knowledge in all aspects of SOSC Sports Management, and has oversight responsibility for county sports activities. Specific duties and
responsibilities may vary by county or geography.
To apply for this position, please email lbjobs@sosc.org.
Specialist, Raiser’s Edge and Database Services
Location: Long Beach, CA
The Specialist, Raiser’s Edge and Database Services administers and manages the Raiser’s Edge constituent management database while maintaining established data entry guidelines and providing support to staff on Raiser’s Edge issues. This role manages all aspects of the Raiser’s Edge database and ensures data cleanliness and integrity, timely donor acknowledgement and thorough reporting.
This position creates, implements, and supports systems in the Raiser’s Edge that will enable the entire Development Team to perform with greater efficiency and accountability.
This position assists with the efficient operation of the organization’s IT infrastructure; serves as the primary contact and IT liaison for off-site events such as championship competitions; and provides back up for Games Management System (GMS) entry. The incumbent works with the IT Assistant Vice President to maintain efficient database operations for all software programs used to track athletes, donors and volunteers including developing and refining efficient data entry procedures.
To apply for this position, please email lbjobs@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.