Reports To: Senior Director of Sports & Competition

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Description

Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) seeks a Director of Volunteers that is responsible for providing strategic thinking, direction, and support to enhance the volunteer experience throughout all levels of Special Olympics programming. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment, placement, and tracking the day-of volunteers for competitions, fundraisers, and special events, as well as long-term volunteers (i.e., coaches, team assistants).
• Oversee and coordinate all new volunteers through trainings, orientations, and placement.
• Assist Community Programs in building and strengthening their Area Leadership Teams.
• Evaluate and implement the Volunteer Recruitment and Retention plan.
• Develop a plan to cultivate day-of volunteers into longer term roles and/or year-round engagement.
• Manage database to ensure all volunteer-related protocols are met, such as coaches’ certifications, required trainings, and background checks.
• Represent SODE at volunteer fairs and recruitment events.
• Initiate and coordinate volunteer incentives and recognition.
• Manage the recruitment and onboarding of new Special Olympics athletes to ensure a positive and informative experience through registration to placement in their community program.
• Oversee athlete registration for each sport seasons and the summer camps.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years or more of related experience.
• Volunteer management and supervisory skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various groups and organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentations.
• Highly organized with the ability to successfully handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and adapt easily to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to work with Windows operating system.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work a 40+ hour work week. Some night and weekend work is required.
• Able to occasionally lift and move 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Compensation

• Salary range $45,000 - $60,000
• Full Medical & Dental Benefits, 100% cover for individuals
• Longevity Bonuses, Life insurance, 401k Match, Paid Time Off

Schedule

• 40 hours/week on site
• Nights and weekends as needed

Application Details

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

• David Halley, President & CEO, david.halley@sode.org

❖Special Olympics Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

❖Special Olympics has the right to change job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.

❖Employment with Special Olympics Delaware is at will. "Employment at will" means that an employee may end his/her employment at any time for any reason, and that the employer may terminate an employee at any time for any reason, with or without cause.