Miracle League Program Leader

How My Position Supports our Mission

While receiving leadership from the Senior Vice President-Programs and Services, the Miracle League Program Leader will Elevate People, Transform Communities by being responsible for all of the management and organization of the Miracle League including but not limited to league membership, community relationships, fundraising, marketing, equipment, game-day management and league relationships. This position also ensures that all activities are performed in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, values and brand of Goodwill.

Key Responsibilities

• The Miracle League Program Leader will support the seasonal operational needs of the league, ensuring that our program provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball regardless of their abilities. The person in this role will help promote the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities, educate the public and create awareness of individuals with disabilities and their families and give community members meaningful and fun volunteer opportunities.
• The Miracle League Program Leader will develop and promote community support and sponsorships of the Miracle League for children with disabilities, their families and the community. This position will collaborate with the Vice President of Development and the Goodwill team in regard to funding opportunities for community grants and sponsorships of the league, teams and volunteers; collaborate with the community for support of the league; and engage in speaking and educational opportunities of the league as requested.
• The Miracle League Program Leader will support the day-to-day operations of the league including league membership and promotional and marketing materials and work with outside sources to order items such as league uniforms, volunteer T-shirts, trophies, etc.

Qualifications

Whom I serve

Who Are They? What They Need From Me

Goodwill Team Members Communication, assistance from team as needed, awareness/understanding of program.

Players and Families Communication, league information, volunteer match information, uniform package, league schedule, awareness/understanding of program, support and guidance.

Volunteer Coaches Communication, league information, team information, uniform package, league schedule, awareness/understanding of program, support and guidance.

Field Supervisor Communication, coaches contact information, league information, team information, uniform package, league schedule, keys for facilities, awareness/understanding of program, support and guidance.

Volunteers Communication, league information, player match information, uniform package, schedule, awareness/understanding of program.

League Sponsors Communication, league information, awareness of program, league schedule, sponsorship paperwork, deadlines and payment.

Vendors Communication, specific information based on need, orders placed in timely manner, payment for goods, follow-through and awareness/understanding of program.

Community at Large Awareness/understanding of program through social media, speaking engagements, fundraisers and attendance at games.

Outcomes of My Work

• Number of players and volunteers.
• Fundraising and sponsorship dollars.
• Satisfaction of participants and their families.

How I Will Be Safe

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a combination of a standard office environment and in the league sites of the consumers we serve with extensive contact and frequent interruptions.
• Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed.

What I Must Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in related field - sports management, recreation management, business, special education.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in program development and/or vocational case management required.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations is desired.
• Experience of at least an intermediate to high level of competency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media are needed.