Manager, Community Engagement – Area 7

Special Olympics Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics Florida is seeking a Manager, Community Engagement – Area 7 in Bonita Springs to build and sustain relationships with athletes, volunteers and partners. The role focuses on athlete leadership initiatives, volunteer recruitment and management, regional marketing, and support for campaigns and peer-to-peer fundraising events.

The position partners with the Regional Director and Senior Manager to advance community engagement across the region, coordinating events, newsletters, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, volunteer management, or related field
• Understand and embrace the mission and philosophy of Special Olympics Florida
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities at a time
• Experience in recruiting, motivating, supervising and delegating tasks to volunteers
• Experience in working successfully with community partners
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Smartsheet, Canva and Constant Contact

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and support individual and corporate volunteer groups to meet regional program needs
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive volunteer and Athlete Leadership computer database
• Update the volunteer management plan annually to reflect evolving needs of the program
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure effective and efficient management of volunteers
• Assist in creating volunteer and Athlete Leader annual engagement and/or appreciation plan with benchmarks
• Promote and manage Athlete Leadership opportunities in assigned Area
• Identify and recruit athletes for Athlete Leadership roles
• Coordinate athlete engagement for event participation
• Expand programming to include marketing to recruit athletes, coaches, partners and volunteers
• Create bi-monthly newsletter and social media content for Region
• Support annual campaigns and peer-to-peer events in assigned Area
• Assist in coordinating special events and donor/volunteer appreciation events
• Work with staff on Games and events; stay updated on policies and procedures

Skills

Strong written, verbal, and presentat

People management

Volunteer recruitment

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Public speaking

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, volunteer management, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Canva

Constant Contact

Job description

Position: Manager, Community Engagement – Area 7

Location: Bonita Springs, FL

Job Id: 467

# of Openings: 1

Position: Manager, Community Engagement – Area 7

Department: Field Services

Location: Bonita Springs

Supervisor: Regional Director

Sr. Manager, Athlete Leadership & Community Engagement (Dotted line)

Job Role

The Manager, Community Engagement, plays an important role in advancing the mission and vision of Special Olympics Florida by creating and sustaining strong relationships with our athletes, volunteers and partners. This role focuses on athlete leadership initiatives, volunteer recruitment and management, regional marketing efforts, and support of annual campaigns and peer‑to‑peer fundraising events—all of which enhance Special Olympics Florida’s programs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent professional experience in marketing, communications, volunteer management, or related field
• Understand and embrace the mission and philosophy of Special Olympics Florida
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities at a time
• Experience in recruiting, motivating, supervising and delegating tasks to volunteers
• Experience in working successfully with community partners
• Ability to work successfully with people with intellectual disabilities and their families
• Ability to both take initiative and work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Smartsheet, Canva and Constant Contact
• Regular attendance required

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and support individual and corporate volunteer groups to meet regional program needs
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive volunteer and Athlete Leadership computer database
• Using measurable objectives, update the volunteer management plan annually to reflect the evolving needs of the program
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure the effective and efficient management of volunteers
• Support Sr. Manager of Athlete Leadership & Community Engagement Regional Director in creating volunteer and Athlete Leader annual engagement and/or appreciation plan, establishing benchmarks for program development and evaluation
• Promote and manage Athlete Leadership opportunities in assigned Area. Identify and recruit athletes appropriate for Athlete Leadership
• Spearhead athlete coordination and engagement for event participation.
• Support sports, non-competitive staff, and Athlete Leadership to expand programming in assigned Area to include marketing plan to recruit athletes, coaches, Unified partners, and volunteers
• Create a bi-monthly newsletter and social media content for Region
• Support Special Olympics Florida annual campaigns and peer-to-peer events in assigned Area including but not limited to: TD Bank, Publix Torch Campaign, Polar Plunge, Race for Champions, Jersey Mikes Campaign, Top Golf, and Law Enforcement Torch Run
• Assist in the coordination of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events or fundraising initiatives
• Work collaboratively with Special Olympics Florida staff on Exhibition, Invitational, Regional, and State Games
• Maintain current knowledge of Special Olympics Florida policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required