Health Programs Catalyst - Associate Director

Special Olympics New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics New York is seeking an Associate Director of Program, Health Programming to lead statewide health initiatives, coordinate regional activities, and ensure program compliance with SOI/SONY standards. The role supports strategic health programming, training, recruitment, and safety, influencing athletes, volunteers and staff.

You will oversee program operations, budgeting, and collaboration with clinical and partner stakeholders, while advancing Healthy Communities and health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Communications or related field preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of health or wellness field experience essential.
• Experience in I/DD field or Special Olympics volunteer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor all program related operational procedures including budgeting and planning.
• Coordinate health program initiatives statewide and regionally.
• Lead health-related communications internally and with external stakeholders.
• Assist with grant writing, fundraising and partnership cultivation.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Program management

Budgeting

Fundraising

Public relations

Computer skills

Content creation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health

Equivalent degree or experience

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Olympics New York is seeking an Associate Director of Program, Health Programming to lead statewide health initiatives, coordinate regional activities, and ensure program compliance with SOI/SONY standards. The role supports strategic health programming, training, recruitment, and safety, influencing athletes, volunteers and staff.

You will oversee program operations, budgeting, and collaboration with clinical and partner stakeholders, while advancing Healthy Communities and health