Open Positions

Director of Development

The Director of Development is part of a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin. We achieve this by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes and the community.

The Director of Development manages fundraising initiatives by securing corporate partnerships, special event sponsorships, grants, and cultivating individual relationships, resulting in annual giving and major gifts. This person is responsible for increasing revenue brand awareness, fostering strong community relations, donor loyalty, and acquiring new supporters. The Director of Development will work closely with SOWI’s diverse internal and external audiences, including the board, staff members, individuals with intellectual disabilities, volunteers, and partners.

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Accountant

The Accountant is organized and self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail. They are responsible for participating with the financial operations of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Accounts Payable
Donor Information
Payroll
Event Support
Assists with monthly close, as assigned
Assists with cross-departmental projects and reports, as assigned

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Volunteers

Regional Games Management Team Member
Special Olympics Wisconsin provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with cognitive disabilities.  The Games Management Team will assist the Regional Sports staff in planning and implementing Regional and District Competitions as well as training schools for coaches and athletes.  A variety of time commitments are available.  Hours are flexible.  GMT Members are asked to attend a minimum of 2 events per year.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational & communication skills are helpful.
• Knowledge of sports is necessary.
• Occasional travel and some evening & weekend work is required
• GMT members are at times required to assist with some heavy lifting and moving equipment.
• Must be a Class A Certified Special Olympics Volunteer and kept current.

GMT Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of SOWI Regional competitions.
• Assist with volunteer management
• Interaction with various coaches and volunteers~ enforcing games rules and etiquette.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and set up/tear down of events.
• Attend planning meetings-approximately 3 per year. These are scheduled in the evening time and are flexible on days and times

The Games Management Team Members will work under the supervision of the Regional Athletic Director and Special Olympics of Wisconsin.  Please submit your resume and cover letter (include number of hours you would be available per week) [email protected].

For Other Volunteer Opportunities: Email [email protected], if you are interested.