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> Position Title: Director of Celebrity and Talent Engagement
> Location: Washington, D.C.
> Department: 50th Anniversary
> Reports to: Chief and Executive Producer
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> Position Summary:
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> For nearly half a century, Special Olympics has worked with celebrities who have helped to advance Special Olympics opportunities for and with persons with intellectual disabilities around the world. Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Sam Perkins, Michael Phelps, Nadia Comaneci, Michelle Kwan, Yuna Kim, Kaka, Bono, Jon Bon Jovi, Yang Lan, Apolo Ohno, Hannah Teter, Vanessa Williams, Aung Sung Suu Kyi, President Bill Clinton and President Nelson Mandela are among a list of global influencers who have all lent their support to Special Olympics. They come from the worlds of sports, music, entertainment, media and government to help raise awareness and funds and to engage with our athletes to promote the important work Special Olympics is doing every day.
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> By creating public awareness of the issues, supporting the expansion of sports, health and education programs and helping to mobilize resources, the celebrities who work with Special Olympics demonstrate a clear commitment to our movement to make a difference. Our Ambassadors and Supporters are helping to shed light on the dignity and talent of people with intellectual disabilities and building support for Special Olympics’ work around the world. They are having a direct impact on the lives of millions of people, in their home countries and around the world. Special Olympics Ambassadors and Supporters are helping people with intellectual disabilities, changing lives, and helping create a world where each person, regardless of ability or disability, is accepted and celebrated and contributes to the strength and vibrancy of the whole.
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> The position of Director of Celebrity and Talent Engagement will assume leadership and management roles in driving celebrity involvement in Special Olympics across all levels of the organization. S/he will manage the official Global Ambassador and Celebrity Supporter program by cultivating new partnerships, activating existing relationships and providing support to Regions, Departments and Programs to involve more luminaries to support our strategic goals – increasing awareness, promoting Special Olympics programs and initiatives, and raising funds and resources.
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> Primary Responsibilities:
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> ·Lead outreach and relationship management efforts
> o Create 5 year celebrity strategy for the Special Olympics Movement
> o Manage recruitment, stewardship and engagement of Global Ambassadors and celebrity supporters for the movement
> o Effectively steward artists, labels, publishers, agents, and promoters
> o Update and refine materials and resources and guide Regions and Programs regarding solicitation, activation and stewardship Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters
> o Evaluate and refine celebrity criteria, appointments, commitments, and agreements
> o Maintain a real-time database of celebrities who have been involved and/or pitched and coordinate and track communications in respect to their involvement in Special Olympics
> o Maintain a recognition program for Ambassadors/Celebrity supporters through the website
> o Expand celebrity corps to internationally renowned people with representation from each Special Olympics Region
> o Establish and steward relationships with talent agencies, publicists, sports teams, music labels and networks
> o Establish an Entertainment Committee involving executives from music, film and talent companies
> o Coordinate cross departmental integration groups for Global Ambassadors
> o Develop, activate and monitor annual plan for each Global Ambassador with Relationship Managers
> o Maintain and protect confidentiality of private information related to celebrity engagement and involvement in Special Olympics
> · Procure and secure talent
> o Set up process and manage divisional and regional requests and inquiries for celebrity appearances and engagement
> o Secure Global Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters each year to participate in World Games and strategic events (i.e., Unified Sports Experiences, 50th Anniversary, etc.)
> o Engage Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters with the Sports Resource Teams to aide in sport development and athlete recruitment
> o Successfully engage high profile celebrities in SOI-led events (i.e., X Games, NBA, PGA)
> o Implement stewardship strategy for all targeted celebrities who attend World Games
> · Raise awareness and generate funds
> o Activate existing Global Ambassadors to support global marketing and awareness campaigns
> o Implement a social media plan to activate Ambassadors and celebrity supporters driving awareness and support for Special Olympics
> o Refine celebrity engagement toolkit for World, Regional and National Games
> o Initiate fundraising initiative among Global Ambassadors and establish a fundraising goal annually
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> Required Qualifications:
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> ­ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
> ­ 10+ years experience in celebrity and talent management
> ­ Proven ability to effectively manage high level relationships
> ­ Excellent communication, collaboration, and management skills
> ­ Strategic thinker and project manager
> ­ Respectful and outstanding leadership skills that motivate others to exceed expectations
> ­ Track record of performance in event and people management
> ­ Strong planning and budget skills
> ­ Proven ability to lead and motivate others
> ­ Experience with talent in entertainment shows and major special events
> ­ Excellent issue management and conflict resolution skills
> ­ Strong IT skills including all Microsoft Office as well as social media
> ­ Ability to work independently
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