Manager - Law Enforcement Torch Run

TITLE: Manager - Law Enforcement Torch Run

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.

Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Manager - Law Enforcement Torch Run. This role supports the

organization’s partnership with Law Enforcement through the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which generates significant revenue and public awareness for the mission and programs of SOILL.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain first-rate customer service as the front-line contact for LETR volunteers; develop and nurture relationships with statewide law enforcement representatives
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communication team to manage logistical aspects of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), including the creation and maintenance of LETR collateral materials and communications
• Responsible for concurrently coordinating and managing the implementation of several projects/events while recruiting, engaging and motivating volunteers
• Produce ongoing reports related to LETR generated revenues and expenses; monitor and communicate trends on LETR agency recruitment and retention
• Oversight of statewide fulfillment of LETR merchandise and incentives
• Provide on-site support at LETR events and meetings
• Meet or exceed established revenue and event goals and support the entire Special Olympics Illinois team with LETR organization and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2 years of professional experience in marketing, special events or non-profit fundraising
• Strong background in event and volunteer management
• Excellent planning, strategic thinking, problem solving and communications skills are essential
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of constituents and build long-term relationships
• Superior organizational skills and high motivation; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• 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 of Special Olympics Illinois
• High energy and passion for Special Olympics mission
• Excellent, adaptive computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products; experience with Classy a plus

Work Schedule & Requirements

• This position is located in the Normal Office
• Reports to Director-Development, LETR located in the Normal Office
• Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as position demands
• Independent in-state travel occasionally required, including some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position
• 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

Benefits

This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, voluntary disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more.

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.