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Special Olympics Minnesota is seeking a School Program Coordinator – Central Minnesota. As a member of Special Olympics Minnesota’s Unified Champion Schools team, this position will focus on promoting social inclusion in schools in central Minnesota by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities.

There are over 200 Unified Champion Schools implementing inclusive programming in Minnesota and more schools are joining the movement every year! This position will bring the benefits of this programming to teachers and students in central Minnesota. (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 4, 5 and 6)

Unified Champion Schools is a major pillar of the Special Olympics movement, which seeks to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports, health, leadership, and inclusive programming.   

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Sustain programming in current Unified Champion Schools located in central Minnesota
• Cultivate relationships with new schools in central Minnesota
• Provide excellent customer service and support to teachers, students and district officials.
• Work directly with teachers, students and district officials to organize and host various events and campaigns
• Collaborate with the Unified Champion Schools team on various projects and events
• Empower teachers, students, district officials and community leaders to be change agents and promote inclusion

Special Olympics Minnesota is seeking candidates with: 

• Personal or professional experience working in schools and communities outside of major metropolitan areas, such as in the central Minnesota areas served by this position (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 4, 5 and 6);
• Experience effectively working with people from diverse groups, including age, race, ethnicity, identity, ability levels, and backgrounds—especially to promote equity and inclusion; 
• Experience successfully establishing and maintaining connections to local schools, school districts, and community and civic organizations; and 
• Experience effectively managing medium- to large-scale projects and events. 

Experience in and/or in-depth knowledge of Special Olympics, youth programming, and/or academic environments is a plus.  

Candidates from all areas of Minnesota are encouraged to apply. Special Olympics Minnesota offers opportunities for fully-remote work, hybrid work, and full-time on-site work at the organization’s Minneapolis office. This position will require travel to schools and other locations in central Minnesota (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 4, 5 and 6). Some meetings or events may occur outside normal business hours. 

Special Olympics Minnesota’s compensation and benefits package including generous work-life balance benefits such as 4+ weeks of paid leave accrued during the first year, more than 10 paid holidays, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to work from home. Group medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and transportation benefits are combined with an innovative benefits allowance plan enabling personal direction of employer benefit investments to suit each person’s unique needs. 

Tax-advantaged 401(k), HSA and FSA accounts provide beneficial financial planning tools, along with an Employee Assistance Program offering quick, free online resources and assistance with everyday issues and work, family, and personal matters.  

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (minimum) via email to [email protected] (preferred); via fax at 612.333.8782, attention Human Resources, or via delivery to Human Resources, Special Olympics Minnesota, 900 2nd Ave S, Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402. 

Special Olympics Minnesota will work with candidates to schedule interviews at locations or using video conferencing technology which promote every person’s continued health and safety. Special Olympics Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SOMN does 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.

Special Olympics Minnesota is seeking a School Program Coordinator – Southern Minnesota. As a member of Special Olympics Minnesota’s Unified Champion Schools team, this position will focus on promoting social inclusion in schools in southern Minnesota by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities.

There are over 200 Unified Champion Schools implementing inclusive programming in Minnesota and more schools are joining the movement every year! This position will bring the benefits of this programming to teachers and students in southern Minnesota. (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 8, 9 and 10)

Unified Champion Schools is a major pillar of the Special Olympics movement, which seeks to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports, health, leadership, and inclusive programming.   

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Sustain programming in and relationships with current Unified Champion Schools located in southern Minnesota
• Cultivate relationships with new schools in southern Minnesota
• Provide excellent customer service and support to teachers, students and district officials.
• Work directly with teachers, students and district officials to organize and host various events and campaigns
• Collaborate with the Unified Champion Schools team on various projects and events
• Empower teachers, students, district officials and community leaders to be change agents and promote inclusion

Special Olympics Minnesota is seeking candidates with: 

• Personal or professional experience working in schools and communities outside of major metropolitan areas, such as in the southern Minnesota areas served by this position (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 8, 9 and 10);
• Experience effectively working with people from diverse groups, including age, race, ethnicity, identity, ability levels, and backgrounds—especially to promote equity and inclusion; 
• Experience successfully establishing and maintaining connections to local schools, school districts, and community and civic organizations; and 
• Experience effectively managing medium- to large-scale projects and events. 

Experience in and/or in-depth knowledge of Special Olympics, youth programming, and/or academic environments is a plus.  

Candidates from all areas of Minnesota are encouraged to apply. Special Olympics Minnesota offers opportunities for fully-remote work, hybrid work, and full-time on-site work at the organization’s Minneapolis office. This position will require travel to schools and other locations in southern Minnesota (Special Olympics Minnesota’s areas 8, 9 and 10). Some meetings or events may occur outside normal business hours. 

Special Olympics Minnesota’s compensation and benefits package including generous work-life balance benefits such as 4+ weeks of paid leave accrued during the first year, more than 10 paid holidays, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to work from home. Group medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and transportation benefits are combined with an innovative benefits allowance plan enabling personal direction of employer benefit investments to suit each person’s unique needs. 

Tax-advantaged 401(k), HSA and FSA accounts provide beneficial financial planning tools, along with an Employee Assistance Program offering quick, free online resources and assistance with everyday issues and work, family, and personal matters.  

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (minimum) via email to [email protected] (preferred); via fax at 612.333.8782, attention Human Resources, or via delivery to Human Resources, Special Olympics Minnesota, 900 2nd Ave S, Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402. 

Special Olympics Minnesota will work with candidates to schedule interviews at locations or using video conferencing technology which promote every person’s continued health and safety. Special Olympics Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SOMN does 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.

Gain experience managing projects, running events, and working collaboratively with a team while raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Minnesota!

Responsibilities and duties

• Assist Special Olympics Minnesota’s Special Events team in planning and hosting fundraising events throughout the State of Minnesota—specifically including Polar Plunge events.
• Work on-site at events (typically Saturdays)
  • Coordinate and/or perform setup and teardown
  • Train and supervise volunteers
  • Supervise participant registration areas
• Collect, enter, and manage registration information and paperwork
• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for meetings, trainings, and events
• Assist with marketing events on social media by writing copy, tracking engagement, and more
• Review and sort event photos

Qualifications

• Experience effectively using Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel)

About the job

• Seasonal position September-December 2022
• $15.00 per hour, up to 20 hours per week.
• Up to $80 per month to reimburse parking or transit fees.
• Flexible schedule for work in the office with hours typically worked Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Some weekend and evening work will be requested.
• Primary office work location: Downtown Minneapolis. Opportunities to attend and support meetings, trainings, and/or events at other locations. Opportunities to work from home.
• Work at fundraising events required, including Polar Plunge events.
• Laptop computer provided.

About Special Olympics Minnesota

Special Olympics Minnesota seeks to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through year-round sports, health, leadership, and inclusion programs. 

Special Olympics Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SOMN does 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.

How to apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Selection process will include an interview over Zoom, with an option for a second interview either on Zoom or in-person. All offers for employment will be contingent upon a background screening.