Job Description

About Special Olympics Minnesota:

SOMN (Special Olympics Minnesota) is a chapter of the world’s largest organization advocating for the advancement and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, and through current sports, health, and leadership programs engaging people with and without disabilities, provides a positive impact for Minnesotans of every age and every ability.

Position Summary:

The temporary Marketing Support Specialist will play a key role in supporting Special Olympics Minnesota’s (SOMN) Marketing & Communications team during a high-energy, high-impact period leading up to the Polar Plunge season and through the 2026 USA Games. This full-time, temporary role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, great attention to detail and the ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented marketing professional with 2–4 years of relevant experience who thrives in a dynamic work environment and is passionate about supporting an inclusive mission.

Position dates: Fall 2025 – July 2026. 

Reports to: Director of Marketing & VP of Marketing

Position Responsibilities:

Marketing and communications support:

- Support the execution of marketing initiatives and projects, including but not limited to Polar Plunge and 2026 USA Games, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.

- Assist in the creation, scheduling and posting of content across SOMN’s digital platforms, including website, email, and social media.

Content creation: 

- Draft and edit written materials for emails, press releases, written collateral and social posts.

- Design various materials, collateral and signage using design software. 

Event support: 

- Assist in marketing promotion of SOMN events, including Polar Plunge. 

- Coordinate and communicate with volunteer photographers to ensure events are covered. 

- Coordinate with events teams to ensure marketing materials and signage are designed, ordered, delivered and set up appropriately. 

- Attend Polar Plunges and program events in a Marketing capacity, including collecting content for social media and/or working with representatives from media outlets

Administrative and team support: 

- Manage projects from start to finish under guidance of senior team members 

- Support projects as needed and as requested. 

Quali?cations:

· 2-4 years of relevant marketing and communications experience. 

· Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members and external partners.

· Experience managing multiple projects at once. 

· Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube).

· Basic design skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean drivers record with a valid driver’s license.

· Ability to work independently at times.

· Access to a vehicle as transport to and from events.

Working Environment:

· Hybrid schedule.

· Working outdoors - Some events are outdoors, such as sports events, Polar Plunges, and others. The number of events per year will vary and change seasonally. 

· Working in hazardous environments - Work at outdoor events may include work in cold or warm temperatures which may require appropriate clothing or other protection to maintain health and safety. Some work may occur in winter conditions and will require accommodation for cold, snow and ice.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Special Olympics Minnesota is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation details: 55000-60000 Yearly Salary

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