Employment Consultant - Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and San Francisco, CA
The Employment Consultant develops relationships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and employers and works to create and ensure the long-term success of integrated employment arrangements. Employment opportunities are crafted with both the aspirations and support needs of the participants, and the needs of the employer to ensure mutual compatibility and sustainability. Employment Consultants must comply with all state and federal regulations regarding reporting, certification, and health and safety, and must maintain an active awareness of and willingness to advocate for the well being of all participants.



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.


Program Manager, School Friendship - Ft. Lauderdale, 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.


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.

Director, Training and Development - Miami, FL
Responsible for overall training and development of the Best Buddies workforce.  The director works directly with each department to equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks.    The director is expected to ensure that every Best Buddies staff member is knowledgeable in regards to the history of the organization, culture, expectations and also their individual positions.

Executive Assistant, Strategic Development and Sponsor Relations - Miami, FL
The executive assistant provides high-level administrative support to the vice president, strategic development and supports the sponsor relations department as assigned.

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.

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.

 
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 .

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.

Program Manager, Adult Friendship - Las Vegas, NV
The Program Manager for our adult friendship program works with community volunteers and local agencies that serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to develop and maintain successful one-to-one friendships.

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.


Program Manager, School Friendship - New York, NY
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 - Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
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.


State Director - Cranston, RI
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.



Area Director - Dallas, TX
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.


Program Manager, School Friendship - Falls Church, VA
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.