Senior Manager, Delegation & Sport Services - Remote

Special Olympics Brand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics is seeking a Senior Manager, Delegation & Sport Services to lead preparation and delegation for the SO USA National Team and coordinate participation in World Games and North American events. The role strengthens sport development across North America and supports USA Games planning.

Responsibilities include overseeing delegation leadership selection, budgets, logistics, housing, travel, and coordination with Sport Resource Teams and external partners to optimize athlete

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience plus 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing dynamic budgets and financial reporting.
• Special Olympics experience or similar nonprofit.
• Delegation leadership at National, Regional or World Competition preferred.
• Experience in event planning with budgeting, fundraising and sponsorship.
• Excellent computer, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and leadership; ability to multitask.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the SO USA National Team for global events.
• Develop a long-term vision for SO USA across Games cycles.
• Oversee delegation leadership selection and roles in communications/PR, medical services, sport management, and special events.
• Develop and manage delegation member selection, including quota requests and allocations.
• Collaborate with the SONA Budget Officer to develop budgets, manage monthly budget reports, and track revenue.
• Lead the SO USA Management Team in delegation preparation, logistics, and operations, including team trials, registration, travel, housing, apparel, equipment, warehousing, fundraising, partnership development, honored guest activities, and family engagement.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance athlete experience and reduce costs.
• Manage meetings, conferences, events, and training supporting SO USA and Program participation in World/Global events.
• Oversee NA Programs regarding World Games and above Program level events; liaison with Local Organizing Committees and Sport department.
• Oversee information sharing: timelines, deadlines, registration, travel requirements, data gathering, etc.
• Appoint Global Registration Team members or regional GRT representative as needed.
• Coordinate with SOI Sports & Competition, Government Relations, Legal, and other departments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Event planning

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Special Olympics is seeking a Senior Manager, Delegation & Sport Services to lead preparation and delegation for the SO USA National Team and coordinate participation in World Games and North American events. The role strengthens sport development across North America and supports USA Games planning.

Responsibilities include overseeing delegation leadership selection, budgets, logistics, housing, travel, and coordination with Sport Resource Teams and external partners to optimize athlete