About Gateway DSA

Employment Opportunities

The Gateway Down Syndrome Association is hiring for several positions!

Please review the descriptions below and send a resume and cover letter to Erin@gatewaydsa.org to apply.

Manager of Special Events & Sponsorships

Certified Occupational Therapist / Therapeutic Services Program Director

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission: to serve, support, and celebrate the lives of all individuals with Down syndrome and their families, through every stage of life.

Our Vision: for an inclusive community where all people with Down syndrome can achieve their full potential.

Our Core Values: Respect • Excellence • Inclusion • Equity • Integrity •

History

In 1976, seven mothers of children with Down syndrome held their first meeting to discuss thoughts and ideas about the health, life and well-being of their families.

In 2026, the organization celebrate 50 years of serving, supporting, and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and their families. To celebrate this incredible milestone, a brand refresh was launched including and organization name change. Formerly the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, the new name Gateway Down Syndrome Association better reflects the larger geographic area the organization serves.

The Gateway DSA is proud to be an efficient steward of your donation, as evidenced by our continued A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau. We currently meet all 20 BBB Accountability Standards, and intend to keep that status intact. We understand there are thousands of other very deserving charities to which you could donate, and as always we thank you for supporting our mission and the families we serve.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Gateway Down Syndrome Association (Gateway DSA) is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among our members, staff, board members, and volunteers. Gateway DSA makes this commitment with equal care, consideration, and opportunity for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, geographic locations, languages, physical and cognitive abilities, philosophies, religions or socio-economic status.

As an organization that supports the inclusion of everyone, we are committed to modeling diversity, equity, inclusion, and fair and equal treatment for all. We respect the value that diverse life experiences bring to our organization and welcome open communication to ensure that all views are represented, understanding that each has value.

Gateway DSA will meet this commitment by:

Actively listening and learning from our diverse communities;
Recruiting diverse leaders, stakeholders, employees, volunteers, vendors, and presenters;
Designing programs and services that address the unique needs of everyone we serve;
Improving access and inclusion for all who need our programs and services;
Celebrating the diversity of our community in organizational materials;