Project Manager

Project Manager:

A Project Manager is the direct liaison between community partners and the rest of the S.O. Connected team for all S.O. Connected events. In order to get events on the S.O. Calendar, staff must include a Project Manager in their meetings with community partners to be sure proper SO Connected protocol is followed.

As a project manager, you will work directly with the S.O. Connected lead team, SOTX staff, and community partners wanting to get involved with and provide content for the S.O. Connected program. You will be the first step in making sure all content (images, videos, etc.) provided for S.O Connected events meets quality standards for SOTX events.

Project Managers will:

  • Be included in all meetings and planning of specific S.O. Connected events assigned to them.

  • Be in charge of collecting and checking all images, videos, and any other content needed for the projects they manage to ensure everything is prepared and ready for the event launch

  • Make sure LETR, UCS, and Volunteering aspects are integrated into all events within S.O. Connected.

  • Help communicate S.O. Connected goals and requirements to community partners and staff

Other Expectations and Qualifications

  • Passion for Special Olympics Texas!

  • Education: High School Seniors or current college level student in good academic standing in a Texas accredited college or university is preferred.

  • Experience: Experience in working or volunteering with nonprofits or a related field and/or working with individuals with intellectual disabilities a plus. Experience with Special Events Coordinating is highly preferred.

  • Knowledge: G-Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Draw, Google Slides, Google Meet, etc..)

  • Skills: Strong organizational ability to manage multiple projects and efficient time management skills. Must be proficient in the English language and have effective verbal and written communication skills as well as customer service skills.

  • Work Schedule: (8 weeks minimum) This position’s work schedule will be determined by the demands of the position and can include 15-20 hour work weeks, evenings and weekends, as well as some in-state travel. Flexible and long hours sometimes required however prior approval on overtime hours is necessary.

  • Physical Demands Include: Standing, walking, climbing ladders, squatting, lifting through full range (must be able to lift a min of 25 lbs), working in confined spaces, working in extremes of heat, cold and inclement weather as well as working at heights above 6'. Moderate to heavy physical demands, will be required to load and unload trucks, and to lift equipment and other merchandise.

  • Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality, have a good driving history and must have a valid TEXAS driver's license.