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Best Buddies International

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1989

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📚 Education

💰 $2.5k Grant - Best Buddies International on 2025-01

Non-profit • Social Impact • Education

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It runs a global volunteer movement that promotes one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support, aiming to end the social, physical, and economic isolation experienced by people with IDD. Best Buddies serves individuals with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities, and focuses on empowerment through social inclusion, skills development, and community integration.

📋 Description

• Lead the national implementation and ongoing management of all Best Buddies Life programming. • Develop operational plans, annual goals, and performance metrics aligned with the Vice President’s strategic vision. • Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, onboarding, retention, and success initiatives. • Collaborate with state and local Best Buddies staff to support program expansion and consistent, high-quality delivery. • Develop and implement a national service model integrating Best Buddies Corps Members as credentialed Best Buddies Life Advisors. • Establish participant engagement protocols and service delivery expectations for Corps Members. • Ensure individualized support in education, employment, independent living, community engagement, and leadership/self-advocacy. • Develop participant success planning frameworks, assessment tools, and outcome tracking systems. • Evaluate program outcomes, identify training needs, and drive continuous improvement. • Lead workforce readiness programs, career exploration, credentialing initiatives, and employment supports. • Collaborate with the Best Buddies Jobs team to align employment opportunities and employer partnerships. • Develop inclusive postsecondary education opportunities and partnerships for certificate programs, micro-credentials, workforce certifications, continuing education, and lifelong learning. • Develop independent living curriculum, resources, and support services covering financial literacy, transportation, housing readiness, wellness, self-determination, and daily living skills. • Support contracts, partnership agreements, and collaborative initiatives. • Represent Best Buddies Life in meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements. • Partner with the Vice President and Development team on fundraising, grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement. • Assist with funder and partner proposals, impact reports, and presentations. • Support budget development, resource planning, financial management, and earned-revenue opportunities. • Establish systems tracking enrollment, retention, credential attainment, employment outcomes, independent living milestones, and program impact. • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership, funders, and stakeholders. • Support grant reporting, outcome measurement, compliance, and partnership expectations. • Supervise national Best Buddies Life staff and consultants. • Lead staff training, performance management, coaching, professional development, and future staffing growth.

🎯 Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Special Education, Disability Studies, Social Work, Nonprofit Leadership, Public Administration, Education, Business Administration, or related field • Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in disability services, workforce development, higher education, transition programming, nonprofit management, or related fields • Demonstrated experience managing multi-site programs and leading inclusive education, employment, and independent living initiatives for individuals with IDD • Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, Pre-ETS, supported employment, and disability service systems preferred • Strong project management, operational leadership, and strategic planning skills • Experience developing and managing partnerships with educational institutions, employers, and community organizations • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills • Ability to utilize data and outcome measurement to drive program improvement • Experience overseeing credentialing, certification, or micro-credential initiatives preferred • Ability to supervise professional staff, advisors, coaches, or case management teams • Experience securing grants, corporate partnerships, or philanthropic support a plus • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), or related credential preferred • Must travel • Must use a personal cell phone • Must work evenings and weekends as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits program • Financial security benefits • Health and wellness benefits • Time off