Careers at SOKS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS JOB OPENINGS
Special Olympics Kansas is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Special Olympics Kansas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and encourage our team members’ differences & 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.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS INTERNSHIPS
Our goal is to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship. While the intern provides his or her supervisor with professional and efficient support, the supervisor will educate the intern on the specific components of non-profit management and give him or her hands-on experience. The internship programs are outlined below. Please reach out to Kristen at nettk@soks.org regarding questions or applying for an internship with Special Olympics Kansas. Reach out to Kenneth at wilsonk@soks.org for questions about the Communications Intern.
HEALTH PROGRAMS INTERN
The Health Programs Intern will gain hands-on experience in the areas of developing, planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating fitness and wellness programming for athletes, coaches, and volunteers. SOKS will work with student to develop a schedule that accommodates the intern’s time with classes and employment. Internship location will be completed virtually and/or in Mission, KS as necessary
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SCHOOLS PROGRAM INTERN
The Schools Intern assists with overall implementation Unified Champion Schools programming at Special Olympics Kansas to help strengthen the resources offered by SOKS to K-12 schools. SOKS will work with students to develop a schedule that accommodates the intern’s time with classes and employment. Internship location is in Mission, KS or can be completed virtually as necessary
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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
As a Communications Intern with Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS), you will play a vital role in enhancing our public relations, media relations, marketing, and event planning efforts. By collaborating closely with our team, you’ll contribute to strengthening SOKS’s presence statewide and raising awareness about our impactful programs and fundraisers, particularly in the realm of Health & Fitness initiatives. Internship scheduling aligns with the academic calendar, offering fall, spring, and summer programs to accommodate students’ educational requirements. Internship location is in Mission, KS or can be completed virtually as necessary.
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SPORTS PROGRAMS INTERN
The Sports & Programs Intern assists with the planning and implementation of Special Olympics Kansas training and competition events. Appropriate assignments can be developed for students majoring in: sports management, sports marketing, event management, physical education, adaptive physical education, non-profit management, special education, and recreation. Our goal is to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship.
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STILL NEED HELP?
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Special Olympics Kansas does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Members of the Special Olympics Kansas Board of Directors receive diversity training to ensure non-discrimination practices are upheld.
