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

Honesty, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, Accountability, Teamwork, Positive Attitude

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.

Download Employment Application with Electronic Signature (Microsoft Word)

Please direct any questions to Mary Lou Hammann, hammann@somo.org.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST - HEADQUARTERS

The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist is a full-time non-exempt position responsible for providing administrative and receptionist support for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO).

Duties:

• Provide receptionist services. Assist callers and visitors, take message or utilize voice mail.
• Management of statewide athlete database to include accurate data entry of athlete physicals and scanning of documentation.
• Provide administrative support for Headquarters and Area Offices as determined by Supervisor.
• Prepare and deposit revenue at bank and post deposits from Raisers Edge to Financial Edge.
• Manage all Class A volunteers in database and coordinate submission of information to national vendor for background screening.
• Maintain knowledge of Raisers Edge to backup Data Analyst in management of statewide database to include donors, athletes, volunteers, coaches, families, and other SOMO stakeholders.
• Backup administrative support for President/CEO during Administrative Services Director’s absence.
• Filing/copying/mailing as required.
• Secure necessary office supplies and work with vendors to ensure most competitive costs.
• 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 SOMO activities.
• Ensure assigned annual plan objectives are attained.
• Ensure on-going demonstration of SOMO Guiding Values and related behaviors.
• Ensure all activities conform to SOI General Rules/SOMO Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• High School Degree or GED.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, well-organized and able to provide a variety of assignments and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate in the Windows environment, Microsoft Office and database management.
• Ability to be self-directed and a team player.

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: Administrative Services Director

Complete Application for Employment and send along with resume, references and salary requirements to: hammann@somo.org

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