Be inspired and inspire others. Build opportunities that change lives, including your own. Engage with people of all backgrounds so that others may be engaged. Be part of one of the largest and most respected sport organizations in the world. Welcome to Special Olympics BC!

In this role, you will be a key member of our Fund Development team working collaboratively to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.

The successful Fundraising and Events Specialist will:

- Believe strongly in the Special Olympics mission, vision, and values.
- Work closely with the Fund Development Events Manager to coordinate and support all fundraising events including Polar Plunge, Auction for Athletes, Law Enforcement Torch Run, SOBC Classic, and the Joy of Sport Gala, while adhering to critical paths and deadlines.
- Manage event silent auctions, including strategy, solicitations and tracking, administrative processes, resources, and the auction website.
- Support event sponsorships, including sales, invoicing, benefits execution, and activations.
- Lead various guest experience pieces for events including sales and recruitment, invoicing, guest/participant registration, activations, merchandise, and gifting.
- Support other various fundraising initiatives for all events, including raffles and Fund a Need.
- Support volunteer recruitment, training, and execution for fundraising events.
- Support venue operations, including event contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Support various guest and donor relations pieces, including invoicing, tax receipting, recognition, and cultivation.
- Lead third party and community fundraising events and initiatives, including Brita Night Run, BMO Marathon, motionball etc.




- Oversee fund development supplies, inventory and storage.
- Support Special Olympics BC Games sponsorship and merchandise sales.
- Support and provide input into the annual fundraising strategy.
- Represent SOBC in a professional and respectful manner when liaising with stakeholders and at committee meetings and events.

What you’ll bring:
- 3+ years of fundraising/development experience and/or event coordination.
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- You enjoy wearing many hats to support a high-performing team and meaningful work.
- You have exceptional attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven workplace.
- Strong computer skills and advanced user of Microsoft suite including Teams and Dynamics preferred. Experience with databases an asset.
- Valid driver’s license.

While this position does have regular “office” hours, your time will flex as you will be required to work evenings and weekends. This position is based out of our Provincial Office in Burnaby, B.C. and while in-office work will be expected, some remote workdays will also be accommodated. Occasional travel throughout B.C. will be expected. The current salary range for this position is $54,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefit package.

This posting will remain open until October 9, 2026.





We sincerely thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for interviews will receive replies.

About Special Olympics BC

Special Olympics BC is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to enrich their lives through the power and joy of sport, and to creating inclusive communities throughout British Columbia. Through transformative programming in sports, health, education, and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities face. Join our team to make a difference!

Special Olympics BC hires on merit and is strongly committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and equality and diversity throughout our community. We welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

The Special Olympics BC provincial office is gratefully and respectfully located on the lands of the Coast Salish, Qayqayt, səlilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíxw (Squamish), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, and xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Peoples. We also

Pay: $54,000.00-$64,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- Do you currently reside in the Greater Vancouver area?
- Do you hold a valid BC Drivers License?

Experience:
- Fundraising: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5C 2H7

📌 Fundraising and Event Specialist (Burnaby)
🏢 Special Olympics BC
📍 Burnaby