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Best Buddies International, an equal opportunity employer, is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to
enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Best Buddies, we believe that
to achieve our goals, the most important element of our strategy is to attract, retain and develop the best
and brightest talents.

Our work environment is characterized by dedication and optimism. We invite all persons wanting to make a
difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities to explore our current job opportunities.

For information regarding job openings outside the United States, please contact the country office directly.

If you are looking for integrated employment, please visit our Jobs Program page.

 

Program Manager, Middle Schools & High School - Phoenix, AZ
The Program Manager for Middle Schools and High Schools works with area middle and high schools to maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies.  This is accomplished through student recruitment, fostering student leaders with and without intellectual disabilities, and working with campus faculty and administration.


Employment Consultant- Culver City, CA
The employment consultant will work directly with teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment.

Program Manager, High Schools & Colleges - San Francisco, CA

The Program Manager for High Schools and College works with area high schools and colleges to maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies. This is accomplished through working with student leaders and faculty advisors and administrators on selected high school and college campuses, as well as local agencies providing services to people with intellectual disabilities.

Programs Assistant- Culver City, CA
The Best Buddies Program Assistant is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of programs and administrative support for the Deputy Director of Programs (DDOP). This is a part-time position (20 hours per week average) and does not include benefits.

Deputy Director of Development - North Haven, CT
The Deputy Director of Development will strategically design and execute special events, prepare and submit grant proposals, develop and carry out other income development initiatives that result in achieving the full committee structures within the state office, and meet or exceed all state revenue goals.

Part Time Program Manager, Citizens - North Haven, CT
The Program Manager for Citizens works with local community members with and without intellectual disabilities to develop and maintain a quality program in their region. This is accomplished by recruiting all volunteers, creating all friendship matches, planning group activities/trainings and supporting and holding accountable all volunteers in the program.


Program Manager, Colleges - North Haven, CT
The Program Manager for Colleges develops and maintains high-quality Best Buddies programs on college campuses in their region. This is accomplished by working with student leaders, faculty and administrators on selected college campuses as well as local agencies (host sites) providing services to people with intellectual disabilities to identify people to match in the Colleges program

Coach, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge- Washington, DC
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge Coach is the front-line customer service representative responsible for recruitment and ongoing fundraising and training support to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge participants. This position is a critical team member responsible for converting leads (RFIs) to participants. This individual is accountable for insuring that the fundraising and retention goals for his/her assigned participants are not only met but exceeded.


Contract & Grant Administrator - Miami, FL
The Contract and Grant Administrator is responsible for monitoring and billing for all government grants as well as maintaining government agency registrations in good standing.

Deputy Director, State Expansion (Internal Applicants Only) - Miami, FL
The Deputy Director, State Expansion is responsible for recruiting, cultivating and overseeing individuals efforts to raise the funds needed to establish new state offices. S/he works with local individuals to form local Advisory Boards and associated committees to support local fundraising initiatives. S/he also oversees, in coordination with the HQ Programs team, all chapters operating without the support of a Program Manager in states without a state office.

Director, State Walks - Miami, FL
Under the direction of the Senior Director for State Development, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk Director is responsible for providing the vision and strategic direction that supports and enhances state Walk fundraising efforts.

Director, Supported Employment Program - Miami, FL
The Director, Best Buddies Jobs (BBJ) oversees our supported employment program on a national level. This position is responsible for overseeing the development, expansion and continual improvement of BBJ throughout the nation. S/he provides direct support to field staff and manages communications between national-level contacts and initiatives and local staff.

Grants Department Intern - Miami, FL
The BBI Grants Department is seeking an intern to assist with administration, research and proposal writing. During the internship, you will get acquainted with the strategies and processes of writing an effective proposal to a foundation, corporation, or individual.

Graphic Design/Desktop Publisher Intern - Miami, FL
The Graphic Design/Desktop Publisher Intern will work in the State Development department. Responsibilities include assisting in the graphic design and production of state brochures, sponsorship proposal templates, formatting logos, editing information and special event materials.

Programs Assistant - Miami, FL
Position Overview: The Programs Assistant acts as administrative support to the Senior Director, Programs and the Programs Team in all aspects related to the operations of Best Buddies Programs.

Special Events Manager - Miami, FL
The Special Events Manager is responsible for Auction activities, program book, gift bags, hotel accommodations and in-kind sponsors for all national events.

Program Supervisor - Chicago, IL
The Program Supervisor oversees general office operations, supervises program staff and is ultimately responsible for the quality of Best Buddies programs in the assigned region. The Program Supervisor also works with the State Director on event planning and fundraising initiatives to support the programmatic operations and expansion efforts.


Program Manager, High Schools- Indianapolis, IN
The Program Manager for High Schools works with area high schools to maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies. This is accomplished through working with student leaders and faculty advisors and administrators on selected high school campuses.

Area Director - Waldorf, MD
The Area Director is responsible for securing funding for programs and special projects in the area by working with local Advisory Boards, committees and through 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.

Area Director - Amherst, MA

The Area Director is responsible for securing funding for programs and special projects in the area by working with local Advisory Boards, committees and through 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.

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

Program Manager, High Schools - Philadelphia, PA
The Program Manager for High Schools works with area high schools to maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies. This is accomplished through student recruitment, fostering student leaders with and without intellectual disabilities, and working with campus faculty and administration

Program Manager, High Schools & Colleges - Falls Church, VA
The Program Manager for High Schools and Colleges works with area high schools and colleges to maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies. This is accomplished through student recruitment, fostering student leaders with and without intellectual disabilities, and working with campus faculty and administration, as well as local agencies (host sites) providing services to people with intellectual disabilities to identify people to match in the Colleges program.

Program Supervisor - Falls Church, VA
The Program Supervisor oversees general office operations, supervises program staff and is ultimately responsible for the quality of Best Buddies programs in the assigned region. The Program Supervisor also works with the State Director on event planning and fundraising initiatives to support the programmatic operations and expansion efforts.

State Director - Salt Lake City, UT
The State Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to establish a state office in Utah and secure multi-year funding for programs and special projects. 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 the organization.

State Director- Milwaukee, WI
The State Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the state office in Wisconsin and securing multi-year funding for programs and special projects. 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 the organization.

 
Deputy Director of Development - Milwaukee, WI
The Deputy Director of Development is responsible for designing and executing fundraising and fund development initiatives, including special events, grants, and individual donor campaigns. S/he is accountable for setting and meeting specific revenue goals for each initiative.

 

 

 
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