Best Buddies International

Manager

• Oversee coordination of internships and other Work-Based Learning opportunities for students in Pre-ETS, Project Search, and other transition programs
• Teach, counsel, assist, and support adolescents/young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through skill development and pre-vocational training
• Provide person-centered support and case management services
• Engage with families, employers, support coordinators, referral sources, and community providers
• Secure and steward community-based Work-Based Learning sites aligned with students' interests
• Support student orientation and onboarding for WBL placements
• Assess student progress toward WBL goals
• Conduct post-placement evaluation and reflection with students, support teams, and WBL supervisors
• Screen referrals and perform participant intakes
• Coordinate and implement curriculum through classroom instruction, small groups, and one-to-one support
• Deliver job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, workplace readiness training, WBL experiences, and post-secondary educational counseling
• Coordinate services with individualized education and support plans
• Assess employer needs through job analysis and identify valuable internship positions
• Provide job coaching, on-the-job training, regular job-site visits, and individualized support
• Coordinate with Best Buddies staff and WBL supervisors/mentors
• Manage a participant caseload and document services and communications
• Transfer responsibilities to Jobs Program staff after successful program completion
• Attend program-related team meetings and support national collaboration and program standards
• Assist with fundraising events, donor/supporter information, local marketing, public speaking, and media initiatives
• Contribute content and images for state website and social media
• Engage participants in Best Buddies Day/Month activities
• Complete case files, periodic paperwork, funding-agency reports, incident reports, and grievance reports
• Maintain organized records and use Salesforce Transitions/Pre-ETS or SetWorks Project Search databases
• Collaborate on billing, reporting, audits, accreditations, and caseload transfers

Manager, Work-Based Learning

Program Manager

• Work with communities to advance Best Buddies’ mission through school- and community-based Friendship Programs
• Engage people in the mission and support inclusive communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Work closely with chapter and community leadership to manage volunteers and provide a high-quality experience
• Provide support, resources, and serve as the point of contact for program participants
• Communicate program policies, database tools, training tools, and upcoming events
• Support participant and chapter recruitment efforts
• Host virtual and in-person trainings and engagement activities
• Communicate deadlines and expectations using online platforms
• Ensure chapter advisors and student leaders participate in the Annual Leadership Conference
• Support chapters through consistent virtual, online, and in-person communication
• Provide mission-focused guidance and support to chapter members and volunteers
• Track reporting and chapter updates using online platforms
• Communicate program goals, responsibilities, and risk policies
• Support volunteer development, state citizen matches, and corporate chapters
• Host community trainings, including corporate partner, ambassador, and e-Buddies trainings
• Support awareness and promotion through social media and other marketing efforts
• Represent Best Buddies through public speaking and community involvement
• Support stewardship efforts and communicate volunteer engagement, friendship matches, and program impact
• Advance local, state, and national fundraising efforts
• Support state and national fundraising events
• Provide program impact data for fundraising proposals and donor reporting
• Ensure chapter participation in the Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference and state Friendship Walk
• Comply with Best Buddies policies and procedures and maintain confidential participant information
• Use Bene, Microsoft Outlook, social media, and Salesforce to communicate with participants and the community
• Maintain data integrity and tracking in all systems

Consultant

• Coach, mentor, and provide vocational support one-to-one to individuals with IDD
• Support participants through job searching, onboarding, and ongoing training
• Manage participant documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships
• Provide personalized guidance, skill development, advocacy, and support in overcoming employment barriers
• Steer office Jobs program expansion plans, identify funding opportunities, serve as a contact for funding agencies and national employer partners, and develop long-term growth and staffing plans
• Use a person-centered approach to support job searches aligned with participants’ skills, interests, communities, and transportation options
• Provide support during orientation, onboarding, and early training, gradually fading support toward quarterly contact
• Maintain relationships with participants, guardians, families, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers
• Identify workplace natural supports and promote inclusion
• Educate participants and families about career opportunities and programs such as Ticket to Work
• Guide participants and families through Social Security issues and refer them to WIPA/CWIC resources
• Advocate for equal treatment and fair wages while maintaining employer relationships
• Maintain timely participant documentation in SETWorks
• Conduct caseload reviews with supervisors
• Provide travel training and public transportation assistance
• Educate participants on workplace safety guidelines and emergency procedures
• Promote other Best Buddies programs and support social connections
• Potentially serve as Partnership Lead for National Employer Partners
• Participate in National Jobs team initiatives and present to other mission pillars
• Expand employment opportunities with existing and prospective employers
• Contribute to social media, employer recognition activities, and annual initiatives
• Represent Best Buddies at local networking events
• Identify funding opportunities, Walk team candidates, and Champion of the Year prospects
• Manage an employed-participant caseload, billable-service tracking, and compliance requirements in SETWorks
• Complete IWPPs, annual paperwork, safety exercises, and funding-agency reports
• Ensure accurate and timely billing documentation and reimbursement submissions
• Attend staff meetings, compliance training, National Jobs team calls, workshops, and leadership events
• Mentor new Employment Consultants

Lead Employment Consultant

• Work with communities to advance Best Buddies’ mission through school- and community-based Friendship Programs
• Engage people in the mission and support members creating inclusive communities for people with IDD
• Work closely with chapter and community leadership to manage volunteers and provide a high-quality experience
• Serve as the point of contact for program participants, volunteers, and chapter participants
• Communicate program policies, database tools, training tools, deadlines, expectations, and upcoming events
• Support participant and chapter recruitment efforts
• Host virtual and in-person trainings and engagement activities
• Ensure participation from chapter advisors and student leaders in the Annual Leadership Conference
• Support chapters through virtual networks, online platforms, and in-person meetings
• Provide mission-focused guidance and support to chapter members and volunteers
• Track reporting and chapter updates using online platforms
• Communicate program goals, responsibilities, and risk policies, including chapter dues, buddy matching, and leadership development
• Support volunteer growth, manage state citizen matches, and cultivate corporate chapters
• Host community trainings, including corporate partner, ambassador, and e-Buddies trainings
• Support awareness and promotion through social media and other marketing efforts
• Represent Best Buddies through public speaking and community involvement
• Support stewardship efforts by reporting on volunteer engagement, friendship matches, and program impact
• Advance local, state, and national fundraising efforts and support fundraising events
• Provide program impact data for fundraising proposals and donor reporting
• Ensure chapter participation in the Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference and state Friendship Walk
• Follow organizational processes, policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Maintain confidential participant information and personally identifiable information
• Use Bene, Microsoft Outlook, social media, and Salesforce to communicate with participants and the community
• Maintain data integrity and tracking across systems

• Coach, mentor, and provide vocational support one-to-one to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Support participants through job searching, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training
• Manage participant documentation, compliance requirements, billing records, and outcomes in SETWorks
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, guardians, families, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers
• Identify workplace natural supports and promote inclusion
• Guide participants and families through Social Security issues and refer them to WIPA and CWIC resources
• Advocate for participants' equal treatment, fair wages, and self-advocacy
• Provide travel training and public transportation assistance
• Educate participants on workplace safety guidelines and emergency procedures
• Conduct caseload reviews and maintain required paperwork and reports
• Expand employment opportunities with existing and prospective employer partners
• Represent Best Buddies at networking events and employer recognition activities
• Identify funding opportunities, Walk team candidates, and Champion of the Year prospects
• Collaborate on billing documentation and funding reimbursement
• Participate in staff meetings, compliance training, national team calls, and professional development
• Serve as a resource and mentor to new Employment Consultants
• Steer office Jobs program expansion plans, funding agency relationships, employer partnerships, growth, and staffing plans

• Oversee coordination of internships and other Work-Based Learning opportunities for students in Pre-ETS, Project SEARCH, and transition programs
• Teach, counsel, assist, and support adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through skill development and pre-vocational training
• Provide person-centered support and case management to students, families, employers, and community providers
• Secure and steward community-based Work-Based Learning sites aligned with student interests
• Support student orientation and onboarding for WBL placements
• Assess student progress toward WBL goals and conduct post-placement evaluation and reflection
• Develop relationships with families, support coordinators, referral sources, and community stakeholders
• Screen referrals and conduct student intakes
• Coordinate and implement curriculum covering job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, workplace readiness, WBL experiences, and post-secondary counseling
• Coordinate services with student support teams according to IEP, IWPP, or ISP needs
• Assess employer needs through job analysis and identify valuable internship positions
• Provide job coaching, on-the-job training, site visits, and individualized workplace support
• Coordinate with Best Buddies staff and WBL supervisors or mentors
• Manage participant caseloads and document services and communications
• Initiate transfer of responsibilities to Jobs Program staff after successful program completion
• Attend required training and participate in virtual and in-person program team meetings
• Support fundraising events, donor communications, marketing, public speaking, media initiatives, website updates, social media, and Best Buddies Day/Month activities
• Complete case files, periodic paperwork, funding reports, incident reports, and grievance reports
• Maintain organized records and use Salesforce Transitions/Pre-ETS or SetWorks Project SEARCH databases
• Collaborate on billing, reporting, audits, accreditations, and caseload transfers

Director

• Develop an annual state plan and implement it by overseeing day-to-day operations in all offices statewide
• Secure funding for programs and special projects
• Oversee programs to ensure consistency and success
• Manage local Advisory Boards and associated committees
• Supervise state staff and direct Program staff
• Oversee statewide programmatic operations with local program staff and HQ Programs Team
• Plan and implement program events and volunteer training initiatives statewide
• Ensure program participants and staff are integrated into statewide fundraising and awareness efforts
• Develop and implement statewide funding strategies
• Manage fundraising activities including foundation and corporate giving, individual giving, major gifts, annual giving, events, and alumni/parent relations
• Develop major fundraising events and use local event committees
• Research grant opportunities, develop proposals, maintain records, and submit funder reports
• Manage government grants and contracts and relationships with agency officials
• Recruit, train, and retain Advisory Board and committee members
• Cultivate volunteers and manage donor stewardship, gift processing, and thank-you letters
• Develop statewide public awareness and marketing strategies
• Build local presence through public speaking, community involvement, media, social media, and special events
• Manage relationships with public relations professionals and advertising agencies
• Oversee state website content, images, newsletters, annual reports, and e-newsletters
• Oversee statewide staff recruitment, hiring, training, evaluations, guidance, and motivation
• Set staff goals, develop improvement plans, and provide professional development
• Oversee staff participation in national initiatives, conferences, events, and campaigns
• Oversee office infrastructure, supplies, postage, IT, equipment, utilities, leases, and office moves
• Maintain communication with State Operations and Development teams and submit reports
• Track and manage staff reimbursement requests
• Develop, monitor, and balance the state budget
• Review financial statements, track expenses and revenue, and adjust plans
• Oversee processing of revenue and invoices and maintain donation and donor records

State Director

• Develop an annual state plan and implement it by overseeing day-to-day operations in all offices statewide
• Secure funding for programs and special projects
• Oversee programs to ensure consistency and success
• Manage local Advisory Boards and associated committees
• Supervise state staff and assist/direct Program staff
• Oversee statewide program operations, events, volunteer training, recruitment, and appreciation initiatives
• Develop and implement comprehensive statewide fundraising and public awareness strategies
• Manage fundraising activities, grants/contracts, major gifts, events, donors, and Advisory Boards
• Develop relationships with public relations professionals and advertising agencies
• Oversee website content, newsletters, annual reports, and e-newsletters
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, evaluations, performance plans, and professional development for statewide staff
• Oversee office infrastructure, logistics, supplies, IT, equipment, utilities, and leases
• Maintain communication with State Operations and Development teams through timely reports
• Track and manage staff reimbursement requests
• Develop, monitor, and balance the state budget
• Oversee processing of revenue and invoices and maintain donation and donor records