Working closely with program staff and participating business centers, the Program Coordinator will support events and outreach activities, create social media and newsletter content, assist with client intake and data management, and represent the statewide initiative at community and networking events.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, enjoys working with people, has strong attention to detail, and is excited by the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and small business ecosystems across the state. Travel to business centers, events, and partner locations will be required as needed.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and program support to a statewide network of business centers.
- Help coordinate communications, deadlines, deliverables, and program activities across multiple locations.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing workshops, networking events, outreach activities, and other program events.
- Attend and represent the statewide initiative at events, conferences, workshops, and community activities.
- Develop and schedule engaging social media content highlighting program activities, success stories, events, resources, and business center initiatives.
- Gather stories, photos, announcements, and updates from business centers and program partners.
- Assist with basic graphic design and digital content creation using tools such as Canva.
- Assist with intake of entrepreneurs and small business clients seeking assistance through the initiative.
- Help ensure clients receive timely follow-up and appropriate connections to available services.
- Enter and update information in databases, spreadsheets, CRM systems, or other program tracking tools.
- Help prepare routine reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify missing or inconsistent information and follow up as needed to maintain data quality.
- Travel to business centers and events throughout the state as needed.
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Communications, or equivalent preferred.
- 1-2 years related experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity
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Florida Tech’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
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Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, or equivalent
- 1–2 years of related experience
What We Do
Florida Institute of Technology is a private technological research university located in Melbourne, Florida, offering a wide range of degrees in engineering, science, computing, and aviation.
