Event Coordinator for Special Needs Event

Pathways; McKinney (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time, seasonal Event Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of the Special Strong Games in 2025. This role offers flexible hours, with responsibilities including event coordination, securing sponsors, and managing logistics. The position can be remote or local, with travel expenses covered for the event in Texas.

Benefits

Make a Difference

Work with Special Needs

Rewarding Opportunity

Bonus based on performance

Responsibilities

• Lead all planning and coordination for the Special Strong Games.
• Secure donations, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Coordinate vendors and logistics.

Job description

Benefits:

• Make a Difference
• Work with Special Needs
• Rewarding Opportunity
• Bonus based on performance

Now Hiring: Event Coordinator (Seasonal – Remote or Local)
Part-Time Contract | Special Strong Champions Foundation, Inc.

Special Strong Champions Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hiring a part-time, seasonal, project-based Event Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of the 2025 Special Strong Games—a signature athletic event for individuals with special needs.

Hours: Flexible, 10–20 hours per week
Location: Remote or local (DFW-based preferred)
Required Availability: Must attend the Special Strong Games on September 27th, 2025, in DFW, Texas (travel expenses covered)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all planning and coordination for the Special Strong Games
  
  
• Host team meetings with staff, volunteers, and partners
  
  
• Secure donations, sponsors, and volunteers
  
  
• Find and secure the event venue
  
  
• Manage athlete and volunteer registration and communication
  
  
• Track timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  
  
• Provide regular progress updates
  
  
• Create and manage the live event run-of-show
  
  
• Coordinate vendors and logistics
  
  
• Serve as the event’s live host with energy and professionalism
  
  
• Support other nonprofit event needs as assigned
  
  

Compensation:
Project-based pay with bonus opportunities tied to the event’s success.

Learn more at: specialstrongchampions.org
You can also preview last year’s Special Strong Games here: Watch on YouTube.

Flexible work from home options available.