Summer Internship - San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco, California Intern provides support on existing state projects, special events and program development in addition to general clerical work reporting to the Area Director. This is a flexible 12 week non paid internship.

Intern - North Haven, CT
The Special Projects Intern is responsible for assisting the Program Supervisor and State Director in coordinating program initiatives, special events, and fundraising efforts throughout Connecticut’s Best Buddies programs Responsibilities include but are not limited to: creating and maintaining databases; communicating with contacts and participants; and organizing materials for special projects and publicity. This intern position requires strong reading, writing, communication and computer skills (MS Office including Word, Excel and Power point). Time Required: 6-8 hours per week for one semester. Position is ideal college student who is familiar with Best Buddies program. Experience you will gain: program & event coordination. Special Incentives: Credit hours, free admission to select Best Buddies events, discounts on Best Buddies merchandise and letter of recommendation after completion of internship. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to Sarah Morocco at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

State Director - North Haven, CT
The State Director is responsible for developing an annual state plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in all offices statewide, securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Boards and associated committees, and supervising state staff. S/he also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success.


Coach,  Recruitment and Outreach - Washington, D.C.

The coach, recruitment and outreach for the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Washington, D.C. will represent Best Buddies International in the D.C. MSA market and will be responsible for field marketing, recruitment, fundraising, team-building and coaching efforts.

Program Supervisor - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The Program Supervisor supervises Program Managers to ensure the success of local programs, which also may include the direct management of programs as assigned. They are also responsible for overseeing day-to-day office logistics and providing support to the Area/State Director as needed.

 
Program Manager, School Friendship - Jacksonville, FL
The Program Manager for School Friendship Programs works with area schools (middle, high, and/or college) to maintain quality Best Buddies chapters. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and working with faculty, campus and/or host site administration to form quality friendships between people with and without IDD.

Accounting Specialist - Miami, FL 

The Accounting Specialist position will provide support to the Finance Department with tasks relating to incoming revenues and accounts payable processing.


Director, Marketing and Advertising - Miami, FL

The director, marketing and advertising is responsible for planning, directing and executing successful strategic marketing program(s) on behalf of Best Buddies International. Primary cause-related marketing programs include the development and positioning of the Best Buddies brand, mission and fundraising efforts.

Director, State Development - Miami, FL

The director, state development is primarily responsible for supporting the field staff in their region in creating and implementing fundraising initiatives that are in alignment with organizational best practices. This is accomplished by training and coaching field staff and volunteers, developing benchmarks for success, establishing and utilizing tracking methods, and working with the senior director, state operations to hold field staff accountable for meeting their private revenue goals. This position will be accountable for the region’s overall private revenue goal. 
 

Program Supervisor, Jobs - Miami, FL
The Program Supervisor is an exempt position of Best Buddies Jobs reporting directly to the State Director. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the success of the Jobs program, which assists people with intellectual disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment.

Deputy Director, Organizational Development - Orlando, FL
The deputy director, organizational development will collaborate with the state/area directors to increase awareness and improve fundraising viability in support of statewide programs. Specifically, the DD will develop and share resources to ensure the success of state PR and fundraising events and initiatives, and will oversee the development and implementation of a statewide private donor solicitation program. S/he will also increase awareness and visibility of Best Buddies programs within public and private school systems, and develop materials geared to increase parental involvement with student activities. And s/he will serve in an interim role during any area director vacancy and will assume all tasks and responsibilities associated with the position until a replacement is hired.

Program Manager, School Friendship - Orlando, FL

The Program Manager for School Friendship Programs works with area schools (middle, high, and/or college) to maintain quality Best Buddies chapters. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and working with faculty, campus and/or host site administration to form quality friendships between people with and without IDD.

 
Area Director - Tampa Bay, FL

The Area Director is responsible for developing an annual area plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in local office(s), securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Board(s) and associated committees, and supervising local office staff. S/he also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing operational support as appropriate given state office structure. They work to ensure that office infrastructure is in place and working properly, expenses are accurately tracked, and deadlines for reports to funders and headquarters are understood and met.

Deputy Director, Development - Indianapolis, IN

The Deputy Director of Development will collaborate with the State Director to secure revenue for statewide programs and to promote the mission of Best Buddies. Specifically, the DDOD is expected to ensure the success of state fundraising events and to secure grant funding.

Program Manager, School Friendship - Indianapolis, IN 

The Program Manager for School Friendship Programs works with area schools (middle, high, and/or college) to maintain quality Best Buddies chapters. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and working with faculty, campus and/or host site administration to form quality friendships between people with and without IDD.

State Director - Indianapolis, IN

The State Director is responsible for developing an annual state plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in all offices statewide, securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Boards and associated committees, and supervising state staff. S/he also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success.


Intern – Baltimore, MD
The e-Buddies Intern will provide support to the Program Supervisor and Deputy Director of Operations in promoting the e-Buddies Program to special education classes in area high schools.  e-Buddies is an e-mail pen pal program that pairs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-to-one e-mail friendships with peer volunteers who do not have a disability.  Duties will include reaching out to local middle and high schools on the Best Buddies Maryland waitlist and schedule meetings and/or presentations to discuss the e-Buddies program with the faculty and students; recruit at least 20 students with IDD to join e-Buddies; teach students how to use the e-Buddies online system; encourage and empower the faculty at the school to manage the e-Buddies program independently; provide support as needed to the faculty and students; utilize Microsoft Excel to track all participants in the program; contribute to testimonials of the program’s success to the Best Buddies Maryland website and Facebook page; and complete other administrative tasks as needed. Must be comfortable with public speaking and working with people with IDD.  This intern position requires strong reading, writing, communication, and computer skills.  Must have a flexible schedule and access to a car with current automobile insurance.   Experience you will gain: program management. Special Incentives: A $500 stipend upon successful completion of internship, reimbursement for mileage, and college credit.  If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to Paige Hulsizer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Area Director - Amherst/Greater Springfield, MA

The Area Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in their regional office, and for securing funding for programs and special projects in the geographic region assigned by working with a local Advisory Board and associated committees, and through implementation of local fundraising initiatives. S/he identifies and cultivates individual donors, corporations, foundations and government agencies who have the capacity to provide financial support, and connects the interests or mission of these funding sources with the needs of Best Buddies. S/he also assists and directs program staff while collaborating with the State Director and Program Supervisors to ensure program consistency and success.

Deputy Director, Development - Las Vegas, NV

The Deputy Director of Development will collaborate with the State Director to secure revenue for statewide programs and to promote the mission of Best Buddies. Specifically, the DDOD is expected to ensure the success of state fundraising events and to secure grant funding.

Director, Operations - Las Vegas, NV

The director, operations is primarily responsible for ensuring the vision of Best Buddies Nevada is implemented by directly supervising all staff, overseeing all operational areas including budgeting, tracking of revenue and expenses, managing reports to funders and facilitating communications to Best Buddies HQ office

 
Program Manager, School Friendship - Las Vegas, NV
The Program Manager for School Friendship Programs works with area schools (middle, high, and/or college) to maintain quality Best Buddies chapters. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and working with faculty, campus and/or host site administration to form quality friendships between people with and without IDD.