Job Opportunities

Development Director, Sales and Event Management

Special Olympics Northern California is looking for a very special person to assume the position of Development Director, Sales and Event Management. This full-time position will be based in our Headquarters office in Pleasant Hill, California.

FUNCTION

The Development Director, Sales and Event Management is one of the Special Olympics Northern California development staff. This position will report to the VP of Business Development & Special Events and will plan and carry out all sales and management activities for the Polar Plunge, Celebrity Winterfest, Over the Edge, Olympic Club events, and other sales, and accounts or areas as assigned. This position will be responsible for all financial aspects, managing growth in the number of participants, sponsors and revenue for each event. Fundraising Goal: $800,000 plus.

Development Director Job Responsibilities

Volunteer Needed at our Headquarters Office

Part-Time Receptionist with Great Personality Needed!

Special Olympics Northern California provides year-round Olympic style sports training and competition for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.    Our programs could not exist without the spirit and energy of our volunteers.

We have an immediate need for a volunteer who has experience working at a reception desk, answering the telephones and greeting visitors. The Special Olympics staff is easy to work with and very friendly.  We’d love to have you share your great personality and utilize your interpersonal skills to support our fantastic programs!

 The position is in our headquarters office at 3480 Buskirk Ave., Suite 340, Pleasant Hill, California.  The openings are from 1 – 5 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.  Position requirements:

•    Computer skills are important for small projects at the front desk.     
•    Great customer service skills are a must.  Patience and a sunny disposition are essential when greeting  greeting visitors and answering the telephone.  
•    Volunteers need to arrive on time for their assignment.
•    Neat and professional appearance.

If you have the above skills then you are absolutely the volunteer we need!  For more information please contact Wendy Bojin-Liston at 925-944-8801-Ext. 202 or at wbliston@sonc.org.