While most Special Olympics services are provided by a dedicated group of volunteer coaches, fundraisers and event workers, Special Olympics Kentucky does employ a small staff to help organize competitions fundraising events and handle day-to-day operations of our statewide program. This offers opportunities for work in a challenging and rewarding environment that helps to change the lives of the athletes we serve and their families.

Health & Wellness Director

Sports Program Coordinator

Development Events Director

Position: Health & Wellness Director

Reports To: Kim Satterwhite, VP of Field & Outreach Services
Trish Mazzoni, President/CEO

Position Overview: The Health & Wellness Director is a full-time exempt position that is a member of the Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) Program Team which is responsible for the overall management of the Healthy Athletes (HA) program. This position will also support Program Events as needed.  This is an in-person position that is based in our Frankfort office and regular attendance is required.  Must be able to travel and work weekends when needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. High energy and passion for the Special Olympics mission and/or for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
2. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, health promotion, exercise science, or similar field preferred.
3. Event Management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects.
4. Demonstrated experience managing volunteer relationships at all levels.
5. Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
6. Proficient time management skills, attention to detail and proven written and verbal communication skills.
7. Engaging personality with excellent interpersonal skills is a must.
8. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, understanding of databases and desire & ability to learn additional software.
9. Monday – Friday with frequent weekends and some evenings as position demands.
10. Some loading and lifting are required for events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Coordination of free health screenings provided by certified/professional healthcare practitioners in a variety of health disciplines (i.e., vision, dental, audiology, PT and general health).
2. Develop and oversee the annual budget for the SOKY HA program.
3. Oversee the application and reporting requirements for SOI Healthy Athletes grants.
4. Ensure each HA discipline has a SOI approved/trained Clinical Director.
5. Recruit health professionals and volunteers within the 8 disciplines to support HA activities by becoming clinical directors or screeners.
6. Build and manage the HA referral network for follow-up care as needed for those referred for additional care because of health screenings.
7. Oversee the tracking/recording of all medical data collected through the HA program.
8. Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with the Kentucky healthcare and wellness industry.
9. Work with healthcare professionals and students on projects and activities designed to educate them about intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and serving people with ID/DD within the healthcare system.
10. Work with the SOKY grant writer to help identify funding sources and to provide appropriate data for requests and reports. Ensure health partner deliverables are met.
11. Develop a Wellness Program with focus on promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles.
12. Work to recruit and train SOKY Athlete Leaders to become certified Health Messengers.
13. Work with the SOKY Communications Director to ensure all HA information is current on the SOKY website.

Other/General Responsibilities:

• Represent SOKY at state national meetings & conferences where appropriate.
• Work with the SOKY Program Staff and supports events as needed.
• Abide by General and Sports Rules of SOKY and Special Olympics, Inc.
• Provide articles, materials, updates, etc. for the SOKY Sportsline e-newsletter and SOKY’s social media platforms.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisors and fellow staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off

To apply send cover letter and resume to tmazzoni@soky.org

Position: Sports Program Coordinator

Position Overview: The Sports Program Coordinator is a full-time exempt position and a member of the SOKY Program/Sports Team that is responsible for supporting a quality sports program. This is an in-person position that is based in our Frankfort Office and regular attendance is required. Evening and weekend work with some extended travel with overnights is required.

Reports To: Director of Sports & Competition

Skills & Qualifications:

• Desire and/or passion for working with individuals with intellectual
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Engaging personality with excellent interpersonal skills a
• Ability to work effectively with diverse
• Proficient time management skills, attention to detail and proven written and verbal communication
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ability to plan and produce social media, understanding of data bases and desire & ability to learn additional
• Ability to work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends, and
• Some loading and lifting are required for

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Achieve and maintain a good working knowledge of the Games Management System (GMS).
• Support the registration process for all competitions using the SOKY Games Management System (GMS). Responsible for entering Games/Competition results in GMS.
• Manage the collection and data entry for Communicable Disease
• Support the Sports/Program Team in the planning, preparation and supervision of leagues, local qualifying events, Regional and State-level Games and Tournaments including Summer
• Assist in the coordination of support services for all competitions such as meals, housing needs for volunteers and staff, delegation/team check-in,
• Support Area-level Track & Field and Bowling
• Responsible for maintaining the stock of official medals and ribbons used for SOKY competitive events to include ordering, organizing, and maintaining inventory. Fulfill awards requests from Sports Staff for
• Responsible for the Summer Games Art Competition to include development of Art Competition registration materials/process, receiving art and organizing, display at Summer Games and the judging process and
• Responsible for Delegation Check-in for Summer
• Responsible for maintaining the stock of 2-way radios for SOKY events to include maintenance, inventory, charging, etc. Oversee the process of fulfilling radio request for events.
• Assist the Director of Health and Leadership Programs with MedFest and all Healthy Athlete events. This will include attending meetings, assist with paperwork, and event set-up,
• Responsible for reserving rental trucks when needed for
• Assist with front of office day-to-day functions as needed to include answering phone
• Attendance at SOKY sports competitions and program events as required that will include weekends and some

General Responsibilities:

• Represent SOKY at State meetings and conferences where
• Work with the Sports/Program Team to provide articles/information for the bi-monthly Sportsline e-newsletter.
• Participate in monthly SOKY staff meetings and as well as regularly scheduled Program Department
• Abide by SOI general
• Communicate regularly and effectively with the Director of Sports & Competition and all Sports/Program Team members and perform other duties when

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Holly Vincent at hvincent@sokyorg

Position: Development Events Director

This leadership position within the Development Department includes responsibility for sponsorship solicitation, participant recruitment, committee expansion and management, support staff supervision and the strategic advancement of these events. The Development Events Director is a full-time exempt position within the Development Department of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) that works out of the Louisville Office. This position is responsible for the planning, management, and execution of outdoor fundraising events in various communities in Kentucky.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Vice President, Development

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher
• Proficiency with Cloud-based systems and web-based work
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and design skills including knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Canva
• Engaging personality that enables Special Olympics Kentucky to grow revenue to achieve its vision and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• 5 Years Minimum professional Event Management roles with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing sponsor & volunteer relationships at all levels.
• Ability to plan, produce and analyze social media campaigns
• Ability to work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends, and overnights.
• Heavy Lifting is required.
• Comfort with various weather elements – Rain, Sleet or 100 degrees!

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, manage and execute SOKY Fundraising Events such as Polar Plunges and Truck Pulls. Responsibilities include budgeting and revenue/expense management, committee expansion and oversight, marketing, and achievement of net revenue goals.
• Develop effective relationships with current event and organization sponsors, identify and secure new sponsors to achieve revenue goals. Facilitate systems to secure payment and provide recognition according to agreements.
• Grow community awareness and support through networking and efforts to recruit participants and volunteers.
• Communicate regularly with the VP of Development and perform other duties and functions as assigned.
• Moderate travel (including evenings, weekends, and overnights)
• Regular in-office attendance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in group settings?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Professional event management: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Send resume and cover letter to jmcmahon@soky.org.

Special Olympics Kentucky EEO Statement

Special Olympics Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.