Unified Champion Schools Program Coordinator - Minneapolis

Special Olympics Minnesota Inc•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Unified Champion Schools Program Coordinator position collaborates with other SOMN staff to implement and support Unified Champion Schools strategies, initiatives, programs and events with focus on recruiting and sustaining Unified Champion Schools in assigned areas. Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) is a chapter of the world’s largest organization advocating for the advancement and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, and through current sports, health, and leadership programs engaging people with and without disabilities, provides a positive impact for Minnesotans of every age and every ability.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in event management, account management, community building, relationship building or similar with demonstrated success in building engagement and relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong customer service and problem-solving experience, with the ability to assist constituents or participants in navigating programs and services while building positive relationships and increasing long-term participation
In-depth knowledge of youth programming, inclusive sports, and/ or academic environments
Must be able to pass background check
Experience with CRM technology.
Experience with Microsoft platform.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with communities with all abilities preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned programs, activities and related offerings under the Unified Schools Program as assigned under the Inclusive Youth Leadership, Unified Sport and Whole School Engagement pillars. Activities include, but are not limited to, Unified Sports events, Young Athletes programming, social inclusion campaigns and rallies, Unified Clubs, Cool School Polar Plunges, and any other programs or activities.
Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with students, teachers, administrators, educational organizations, and related associations to sustain and grow a network engaged in the goals and strategies of Unified Champion Schools.
Collaborate with Unified Champion School staff to identify and implement strategies to sustain Unified Champion School programming and complete grant application initiatives. May include primary leadership for specific projects or areas, as assigned.
Participate in shared department responsibilities such as keeping storage areas organized; maintaining supply and equipment inventories; material procurement; preparing and distributing routing communication to internal and external stakeholders; attending team, department, and staff meetings; and other duties as assigned.