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.

Development Events Coordinator

Position: Development Events Coordinator

Description: The Development Events Coordinator is a full-time exempt position in the Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) Development Team. This fundraising position supports activities overseen by the Development Team in Louisville and in Frankfort. This is an in-person position based in our Louisville Office and regular attendance is required. Evenings, weekends, and overnights require flexibility in work schedule and loading/lifting required for events.

Reports to: VP, Development. Supports All Development Efforts

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support includes social media, participant recruitment and communication, committees, logistics, vendors, maintenance of websites, event materials
• Support sponsor relationships with preparation of proposals, renewals, prospects
• Support statewide promotions, corporate partner events and outings
• Provide administrative support including office supplies, expenses, greeting visitors, and assisting with mail.
• Responsible for data and gift entry – Blackbaud Software: TeamRaiser, Luminate, Raiser’s Edge
• Support preparations of Annual Report
• Attendance at SOKY state-level Events and Competitions

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• A people-person – someone who engages easily with others
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead
• Positive attitude & work ethic, self-starter, forward thinker
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
• Experience with community-based events (planning & implementation)
• Creative and design skills including knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator; Canva
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, comfortable with databases
• Comfort with various weather elements – Rain, Sleet or Summer Heat!
• Bachelor’s Degree

Special Olympics Kentucky, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Our 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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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.