Program Assistant

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The team at Special Olympics Nebraska, located in Omaha, is looking for a Program Support Manager. This position directly supports and reports to the Director of Sports and Competition and supports all of our Sports, Health and AThlete Leadership and School-based Programs. Primary responsibility will be to oversee the management of all vital data related to athlete participation. Additionally, this position will:

• Aid planning and logistics for major events
• Assist regional directors in placing new athletes with appropriate teams
• Coordinate travel and conference information
• Manage distribution and reporting of post-event surveys
• Schedule and record minutes for Programs Committee meetings
• Work at assigned state and regional competitions
• Support entire Program Department including Youth & Schools, Health, Athlete Leadership and Sports
• Manage and Promote Young Athletes Program
• Be available for some travel as well as evening and weekend events as needed

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong computer knowledge including database and MS Office products
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Sports background (playing, coaching and/or organizing all a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with staff, leadership, donors, coaches, volunteers and the general public.
• Experience planning events
• Experience with the intellectually disabled population
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass standard background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22