Region D Event Specialist

Description

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to Illinois athletes with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Illinois is dedicated to shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve.

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Position Overview

The Region D Event Specialist is a part-time (20hrs/week) position within Region D (Chicago) with a focus on supporting region events alongside our Region D team. This position will include duties at our Chicago Regional Office and off-site at events throughout the city. A calendar of events expected to need support will be provided.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Expected to be present at Region D competitions across Chicago
• Expected to be in Chicago office for 20 hours when no competitions are scheduled (M-F schedule- hours can be adjusted weekly if needed)
• Assist with competition preparations and execution

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Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Excellent, adaptive computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who productively engages with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside Special Olympics Illinois 
• High energy and passion for the Special Olympics mission 
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail 
• Customer focus 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral as well as receptive (listening)  

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Work Schedule & Requirements

• Based in Chicago Regional Office (2324 W. Fulton St.)
• Personal vehicle preferred as events are across Chicagoland area
• This is a part-time role with an expected schedule of 20 hours per week
• Reports to Region D Director of Sports & Competition
• Work days could include Monday through Friday, evenings, and weekends as position/event demands
• Physical mobility required: must be able to climb stairs, assist in setup and breakdown at events, stand or sit for long periods of time, and load and unload vehicles
• Medium work required, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; requires a good deal of walking, standing, and/or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work
• Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; operating motor vehicles
• First Aid/CPR Training and Certification required or willing to obtain within the first six months; must be able and willing to effectively administer First Aid/CPR on-site during events
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check

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Rate

$16-$18/hour

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Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.