Careers

We, the staff of Special Olympics Missouri, believe in the following guiding values, which are engrained in the way we think and act:

Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, Optimism, Unity

These beliefs guide our choices and define for us integrity and the right course of action that bond us together as TEAM SOMO.

Special Olympics Missouri is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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Please direct any questions to Mary Lou Hammann.

For information on internships with Special Olympics Missouri, please click here.

Area Director

Program Coordinator

 

Area Director -- Kansas City

The Area Director is a full-time exempt position responsible for ensuring quality Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) sports training programs and athletic competition are available to all eligible individuals in the KC Metro Area.  Candidate will possess skills and experience in supervising volunteers and engaging the community to provide services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Duties:

- Plan and prepare for all Area competitions, which include offering all levels of competition, working with the respective volunteer planning committee and ensuring appropriate evaluation.
- Maintain accurate registration and medical records for all participants.
- Recruit and retain athletes through public awareness.
- Work in cooperation with SOMO Sports Department to ensure that the appropriate number of training schools for the Area’s needs are arranged, properly conducted and all appropriate paper work is submitted prior to the training school.
- Represent or send a responsible representative to state competition where Area athletes are participating.
- Develop an annual training and competition calendar in conjunction with SOMO Calendar of events.
- Develop, manage and meet annual budget.
- Promote awareness of Special Olympics through the media.
- Maintain ongoing programs for recruiting and involving volunteers and athlete’s families in program activities with an ongoing training program for volunteers.
- Maximize Athlete Leadership Programs.
- Provide leadership, assistance, guidance and support to staff and volunteers sufficient to inspire and motivate those individuals to achieve success and strive for excellence in their Special Olympics Missouri activities.
- Ensure assigned annual plan objectives are attained.


Ideal candidates will possess: 
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
- High energy level and experience in sports management, event management and volunteer management
- Special Olympics experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment; capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals; team player with demonstrated success in a team environment
- Commitment to travel throughout the Area and for State level competition as well as evenings and weekend work as needed
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Strong organization and management skills

Benefits:

- Employee Medical, Dental, Life, Travel and Disability Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan (403B) (3% Employer Contribution & up to 5% Matching)
- Twelve Paid Holidays/Year
- Ten Hours/Month Paid Vacation

Reports to:  Director of Field Services

Complete Application for Employment (on website www.somo.org) and send along with resume, references, college transcript and salary requirements to:

hammann@somo.org

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

 

Program Coordinator -- Joplin

The Program Coordinator is a full-time exempt position responsible for quality Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) sports training programs and athletic competitions available to all eligible individuals in the Southwest Area.  This person will also support and contribute toward Area financial goals and objectives.  The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the duties of this position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude these tasks from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment of the position.

Duties:

  • Plan and implement all Area competitions, which include offering all levels of competition (i.e. low motor and individual skills), working with the respective volunteer planning committee (GMT) and ensuring appropriate evaluation.
  •  Ensure all activities conform to SOI General Rules/SOMO Policies.
  •  Work in cooperation with SOMO Sports Department to ensure that the appropriate numbers of training schools for the Area’s needs are provided.
  •  Manage and maintain appropriate paperwork and database in relationship to area athletes.
  •  Recruit and retain athletes through public awareness.
  •  Represent or send a responsible representative to state competition where Area athletes are participating.
  •  Coordinate volunteer acquisition, day of training and management for all program and fundraising events to include managing appropriate paperwork as outlined in the Volunteer Policy.
  •  Maintain the Area calendar of events and web presence to include details of sports/volunteer opportunities and maintain online volunteer registration system.
  •  Coordinate Outreach efforts through Global Messengers and athlete appearances in the community.
  •  Coordinate Young Athlete Program.
  •  Develop, manage and meet annual budget.
  •  Provide leadership, assistance, guidance and support to staff and volunteers sufficient to inspire and motivate those individuals to achieve success and strive for excellence in their Special Olympics Missouri activities.
  •  Ensure assigned annual plan objectives are attained.
  •  Ensure on-going demonstration of SOMO Guiding Values and related behaviors.
  •  Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

 

Ideal Candidate will possess:

- Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
- High energy level and experience in sports management, event management and volunteer management
- Special Olympics experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment; capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals; team player with demonstrated success in a team environment
- Commitment to travel throughout the area and for state level competition as well as evenings and weekend work as needed
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Strong organization and management skills


Benefits:
- Employee Medical, Dental, Life, Travel and Disability Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan (403B) (3% Employer Contribution and up to 5% Matching)
- Twelve Paid Holidays/Year
- Ten Hours/Month Paid Vacation


Reports to: Senior Director of Programs


Location: Joplin, Missouri


Complete application for employment (on website www.somo.org) and send along with resume, references, college transcript and salary requirements to hammann@somo.org.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.