Regional Executive Director Position Available In Centre, Pennsylvania

Regional Executive Director Special Olympics PA State College, PA Regional Executive Director Department:

Programming Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer Location:

This position is based in the State College, PA office

FLSA Status:

Full Time, Exempt, Salaried Position Summary :

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) is in the process of completing a multi-year reorganization which will allow us to create better experiences for our athletes and volunteers. Through Regionalization there are 4 key areas of focus: Fundraising, Sport/Competition, Community Outreach, and Program Administration. The ideal candidate should be a team player, outgoing, adaptable, well connected in the Region and experienced in leading change. The Wilds Region includes eight counties: Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter. The Regional Executive Director will be responsible for strategically elevating the presence and impact of Special Olympics by implementing strategies for growth in both school and community-based programming, community partnerships, fundraising, and athlete and volunteer recruitment. They will ensure quality service and increase overall community awareness of our mission. The Director will have overall Regional responsibility, will build relationships with our local teams, and will work collaboratively with multiple departments and leaders across the organization. The Wilds Region hosts our largest state level competition – Summer Games and one of our largest fundraisers – the Beaver Stadium Run. As part of this team, you will make a difference. Your work will raise awareness and strengthen local communities by promoting respect, acceptance, and inclusion for our athletes. Every day we empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal best on the playing field and in life.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Hiring and supervision of Wilds Region staff and volunteers serving on leadership teams. Develop and implement strategies that align with SOPA’s Strategic Plan and ensure the Region is meeting stated goals.

Revenue Generation:

Create and execute a comprehensive development plan that builds strategic, collective fundraising capability needed to generate diverse and sustainable revenue in the Region. Lead Regional Advisory Committee to help increase fundraising capacity in the Region Serve as Lead Staff on Beaver Stadium Run Oversee all event planning and execution logistics Grow sponsorship and event participation Recruit and train event volunteers Identify, manage and solicit current and new high-level prospects and donors to increase the number of corporate, foundation, and individual donors to meet annual fundraising targets. Utilize Summer Games as an opportunity to grow corporate sponsorship and engagement. Financial management to include Regional budget preparation, execution and monitoring. Build strategic partnerships to include but not limited to: Local School Districts, Universities and Colleges Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) team Knights of Columbus Agencies and other Service Providers Groups/organizations to support volunteer needs Lead the conversation for public awareness within Wilds Region to enhance the visibility of Special Olympics Pennsylvania as a whole and to meet the needs within the Region (i.e., volunteers, donor/sponsor marketing, etc.).

Oversight of Athlete Leadership:

Incorporate input from the Regional Athlete Leadership Team, and Athlete Representatives in regional goals development, implementation strategies and objectives. Communicate opportunities for input to regional ALT members. Community outreach focused on meeting or exceeding athlete and volunteer recruitment goals and identifying community partners to help support those. Adhere to and enforce SOPA policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. 4 Areas of Focus for the

Region:

Administrative Support for Local Teams Regional staff will work to centralize processes and reduce the amount of administrative work that is currently managed by volunteers. This work will be led by Regional Administrative staff under the supervision of the Regional Director. Priority is to create great experiences for our athletes and volunteers as they are renewing athlete medicals and volunteer clearances/certifications or as we welcome and onboard new athletes and volunteers. Community Regional staff will be responsible for strategic growth of community activities and will support the recruitment of new SOPA eligible athletes, volunteers and community partners to meet the Region’s and state goals. The Regional Director will drive this area of focus. It will include volunteer and athlete management, recognition, community partner development, oversight of Wilds Region Community Leadership Team, and Athlete Leadership opportunities to include but not limited to; Global Messengers, Health & Fitness Coordinators, Athlete Representatives and Athletes as Coaches. Sports The goal is to create more opportunities and better experiences through sport. The Regional Sport Director will lead this charge under the supervision of the Regional Director and SOPA headquarters’ VP of Sports. The Sports Director will be responsible for strategic growth of sports activities and will support the recruitment of new SOPA eligible athletes, volunteers and community partners to meet the Region’s and state goals. This person will oversee Wilds Region Sports Leadership Team. Responsibilities include but not limited to; Coach management and education, Regional competition and invitational management/coordination, and community partnerships to support program needs. This position will cultivate relationships with universities/colleges, region schools and agencies serving athletes or potential athlete population, UCS Schools, school districts, sports organizations and volunteer groups to meet activity needs, etc. Development The focus on development is to create strategic growth Wilds Region fundraising activities and to provide guidance and support of the program fundraising activities ensuring revenue is generated to meet (or exceed) the Region’s annual budget. This role will be led by the Regional Development Director under the supervision of the Regional Executive Director and SOPA headquarter’s COO. They will work with the Wilds Region Fund Raising Leadership Team in developing a Regional fundraising plan. Additionally, this person will assure coordination with SOPA leaders, develop sponsor/donor partnerships, and ensure fund raising efforts are aligned with SOPA’s Strategic Plan.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Experienced in leading change Successful fundraising and event planning experience Nonprofit work or volunteer experience Demonstrated ability to interact with children and adults with intellectual disabilities Awareness of community resources to build relationships with businesses, sports teams, schools/colleges/universities, and other similar service providers.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership experience with positive operational results Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and other community or business leaders. Staff supervision and team building experience Excellent oral and written communications skills Budget development and implementation experience Commitment to travel throughout the Region’s geographic area as well as evenings and weekend work as needed. Computer proficiency (able to utilize office software programs including database, spreadsheets). Proficiency in Microsoft Office a must. Criminal history check and fingerprinting is required of all SOPA employees during the course of their employment. Your employment is conditional, pending the results of the background check Bachelor’s degree preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Serious applicants will provide a letter of interest, resume and salary requirement. No phone calls will be accepted. Resumes sent for positions other than this posting will not receive a response. Communications from recruiters will not be acknowledged. In addition to listed benefits, SOPA offers: 9 paid holidays per year 2 paid holiday weeks (June 30-July 4, 2024; December 24-31, 2024) Special Olympics Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves and can do their best work.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) provides year-round training and competition in 21 Olympic-type sports to 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities. For 50 years, SOPA and its 54 local programs have used the power of sports to transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and unite everyone by fostering community and building a more acceptable and civil society. SOPA is much more than a sports organization. Through its Athlete Leadership Programs, athletes assume meaningful leadership roles, influence change within the Special Olympics movement and take on roles as Global Messengers (trained as public speakers for Special Olympics), athlete representatives, coaches, board members and more. SOPA also addresses major challenges facing its athletes including healthcare. The Healthy Athletes program offers athletes free health screenings in the form of eye, ear, dental and podiatry assessments. Athletes are also taught how to live active lifestyles, eat healthy and more. Additionally, SOPA strives to create a unified world by promoting inclusion, uniting communities, and changing attitudes. Through Unified Sports, SOPA brings together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities as equal teammates in training and competition, which promotes respect and acceptance, and facilitates meaningful relationships between people of all abilities. For more information about how you can join “The Inclusion Revolution,” visit www.specialolympicspa.org .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,594.40 – $100,743.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Experience:

Fundraising:

1 year (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person