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Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) offers careers and internship opportunities that focus on empowering the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through Special Olympics Arizona’s year-round sports training, competitions, and support programs. View our job openings or internships.

Our team is passionate and hard at work to empower Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society.

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Job Openings

Assets & Facilities Manager- This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsible for oversight, management, and distribution of SOAZ’s equipment needs. This position works directly with the Director of Event Operations.

 

Sports and Competition Coordinator- Four Peaks/ East Valley Area– This full-time, exempt position assists with the oversight, management, and execution of competitions and local programs within the Four Peaks/ East Valley Area and is responsible for the outreach to all area participants, establishing new and/or enhancing relationships to benefit programs; supporting local programs and leading high-quality program implementation. This position works directly with the Valley Region Sr. Manager for events and training.

 

Sport and Competition Coordinator- Palo Verde/ West Valley Area– This full-time, exempt position assists with the oversight, management, and execution of competitions and local programs within the Palo Verde/ West Valley Area and is responsible for the outreach to all area participants, establishing new and/or enhancing relationships to benefit programs; supporting local programs and leading high-quality program implementation. This position works directly with the Valley Region Sr. Manager for events and training.

 

Marketing & Communications Coordinator- This full-time, exempt position provides marketing and communications support to all SOAZ departments by managing the development, evaluation, and dissemination of media and communications, implementing marketing strategies specifically focusing on social media, and expanding access to digital information, resources, and content. This position works directly with the Marketing and Communications Sr. Director.

 

Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Coordinator- This is a full-time, exempt position responsible for supporting all aspects and outreach of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Program in Arizona. Provides leadership and support in the development of the program and promote organizational efficiencies. Drives internal and external processes and system improvements to increase fundraising revenue, program sustainability and financial growth. Cultivates a team environment, partnership and alignment with Special Olympics AZ goals, mission, and vision to actively increase the growth and visibility of the LETR program.

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Internships

Applications are always open! Click each link to learn more and apply.

Special Olympics Arizona offers many opportunities to increase your knowledge of nonprofits, social services, event management, social inclusion, personal development, and professional skills. Your role with Special Olympics Arizona will be valuable, fulfilling, and rewarding as you will directly focus on empowering the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through Special Olympics Arizona’s year-round sports training, competitions, and support programs.

We accept internship applications throughout the year for the following sessions:

Fall Intern Program: September-December

Spring Intern Program: January-May

Summer Intern Program: May-August

Click the internship title to see the full role description.

Athlete Leadership Program Intern (paid) – Valley Area

Community Outreach Intern (paid) – Valley Area

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (paid)-Valley Area

Health Programs Internship (paid) – Valley Area

Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Intern (unpaid) – Valley Area

Marketing and Communications Internship (paid) – Valley Area

Mountain Programs Intern (unpaid) – Northern AZ

Regional Programs Intern (unpaid) – Valley Area

Unified Champion Schools Intern (paid)- Valley Area

Volunteer Recruitment Intern (unpaid) – Valley Area

 

Ready to apply?

Complete this form and send your resume/CV to Heather@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org.

 

Questions? Contact Heather Turkes
Volunteer Engagement Senior Coordinator
Heather@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
602-476-0854

 

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