CAREERS
Work That Makes Inclusion Possible
DISCOVER A FULFILLING CAREER THAT MAKES AN IMPACT
Your work with Special Olympics Southern California will touch the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends throughout Southern California. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented, diverse workforce where all employees can contribute to their highest potential. SOSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
DISCOVER A FULFILLING CAREER THAT MAKES AN IMPACT
Your work with Special Olympics Southern California will touch the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends throughout Southern California. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented, diverse workforce where all employees can contribute to their highest potential. SOSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
Our Mission
The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Vision Statement
Benefits
Available Positions
Our team will carefully reviews all resumes submitted for open positions. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@sosc.org.
HQ | Long Beach
Vice President, People & Culture | HQ
The Vice President, People & Culture (VP, P&C) is a collaborative executive leader responsible for shaping, strengthening, and stewarding Special Olympics Southern California’s people-first culture and volunteer-powered community model, with a clear focus on making SOSC an exceptional place to work and volunteer. This role oversees Human Resources, Volunteer Services, and Family Services, working in close partnership with department leaders and alongside team members as an engaged, supportive leader.
The VP, P&C partners closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board committees to set a high-level people and volunteer strategy that supports SOSC’s long-term growth and helps expand athlete participation across Southern California. This role focuses on aligning systems, practices, and experiences so staff and volunteers feel supported, valued, and equipped to do their best work.
Region 1 | San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties
Manager, Programs | Region 1
The Manager, Programs is responsible for organizing and managing the Region’s community sports and Unified Champion Schools programming, spending most of their time directing attention, resources, and capacity to communities within their assigned geography within the Region. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with the community and staff to promote Special Olympics, aid in recruiting new athletes, Unified Partners, and volunteers, and assist Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and Local Programs in achieving Special Olympics Southern California’s goals, objectives, standards, and mission.
Region 2 | Los Angeles, Kern, Inyo Counties
Manager, Sports | Region 2
The Manager, Sports is responsible for organizing and managing the Region’s community sports programming, and will spend most of their time directing attention, resources, and capacity to communities within their assigned geography within the Region. Additionally, this position will be required to support other events as assigned within the Region. The Manager, Sports will collaborate closely with the community and staff to promote Special Olympics, aid in the recruitment of new athletes, Unified Partners, and volunteers, and assist Local Programs and Unified Champion Schools to achieve the goals, objectives, standards, and mission of SOSC.
Region 3 | Riverside, San Bernardino Counties
Currently no job openings
Region 4 | Orange County
Currently no job openings
Region 5 | San Diego, Imperial Counties
Manager, Volunteer Services
The Manager, Volunteer Services is responsible for engaging and leading volunteers to expand our community volunteer base, supporting the Region’s various Programs and Development initiatives. This role focuses on the “3 R’s” – Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition to engage volunteers in various capacities, including coaches, team volunteers, leadership roles, and fundraising efforts. This position will collaborate closely with the community and staff to manage all aspects of the volunteer engagement lifecycle; promote Special Olympics; aid in the recruitment of new athletes and Unified Partners; and assist Local Programs and Unified Champion Schools in achieving Special Olympics Southern California’s goals, objectives, standards, and mission.
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