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Special Olympics Illinois · 20 hours ago

Development Assistant-Chicago Ducky Derby

Chicago,IL,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Development Assistant – Chicago Ducky Derby. This part-time position involves managing communication with participants, overseeing event logistics, and supporting fundraising activities for the Chicago Ducky Derby event.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Communicate with and manage fundraising teams participating in the Chicago Ducky Derby

Manage logistics for all promotional adoption events and serve as the point of contact

Maintain the souvenir inventory and prepare items needed for sales events

Serve as “Splash”, our Duck mascot, at promotional events when needed

Track and organize revenue from souvenirs and duck adoptions at adoption events

Assist in overseeing the event website and manage participant questions and inquiries

Lead duck adoptions and souvenir sales at the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 6

Support the Special Events Team with other event-related tasks as assigned

Qualification

Event managementFundraising experienceMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsDriving skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or recent graduate) in a related field strongly recommended (marketing, communications, business/sales)

High energy and passion for Special Olympics Illinois mission

Must be comfortable responsibly handling cash and credit card transactions and maintaining confidential information

Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills

Comfortable with driving and navigating throughout the City of Chicago and Chicagoland suburbs

Based in Chicago office; flexible work schedule with work in multiple locations

This is a part-time temporary role, not to exceed 30 hours per week, to be performed from May 2026 – August 2026

Reports to Assistant Director of Development – Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Monday through Friday with frequent evenings and weekends as position/event demands

Independent in-state travel frequently required, including some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position

Physical mobility required: must be able to climb stairs, assist in setup and breakdown at events, stand or sit for long periods of time, and load and unload vehicles

Medium work required, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; requires a good deal of walking, standing, and/or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work

Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; operating motor vehicles

Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required

Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check