The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (Council) is one of the nation’s premier organizations for increasing business opportunities between major buying organizations and certified minority-owned businesses. The Council serves as a membership organization for major corporations, financial institutions, government agencies and universities and serves the state of Florida. The organization promotes and facilitates the development of business relationships between its corporate members and certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

The Council is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council is headquartered in Miami, FL with a regional office in Orlando and a satellite office in Tampa.

NMSDC Strategy and Goal

The strategy of the NMSDC is to engage in the business of aiding the growth and development of ethnic- minority-owned business through the purchasing of goods and services, by private and public purchasing entities with the goal of assisting bona-fide ethnic-minority businesses in becoming long- term, qualified companies capable of competing nationally and internationally. The strategic goals are as follows:

· Goal I – Serve Corporate Members

· Goal II – Enable Growth of Certified MBEs

· Goal III – Develop Certified MBEs

· Goal IV – Promote Excellence in Global Minority Business Development

· Goal V – Enhance the NMSDC National Network

FSMSDC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Coordinator to join our team. The Events Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various events to support the organization's mission and fundraising goals. This role requires a creative, detail-oriented, and organized professional with a passion for event management and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Execution:

· Plan, organize, and execute a diverse range of events, including fundraisers, donor appreciation events, awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities.

· Coordinate logistics, timelines, and all necessary resources for successful event implementation.

· Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution.

Community Engagement:

· Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.

· Identify and explore opportunities for collaboration with other organizations to enhance event impact and outreach.

· Utilize various channels to generate awareness and participation.

Staff Collaboration:

· Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create effective promotional materials and strategies for events.

Post-Event Evaluation:

· Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

· Prepare comprehensive reports detailing event outcomes and return on investment.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

· Proven experience in event planning and execution, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

· Strong organizational and project management skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.

· Proficiency in using event management software and tools.

· Excellent communications (oral and written) skills; writing sample required.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· In state travel required.

Skill Sets:

· Listening skills (listen first, then respond)

· Analytical skills

· Strategic development skills

· Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills (high EQ)

· Influencing (proven ability to persuade others towards an idea or goal)

· Negotiation skills (proven ability to seek and close the right deals)

· Complex problem-solving (create options, then converge)

· Innovative and creative thinking (need fresh thinking)

· Highly resourceful (stretches people and money; compresses time)

· Organized and attention-to-detail approach (strong tactical execution)

Personality Traits:

· Results focused team player; collaborative and inclusive

· Energized by an entrepreneurial environment; comfortable “doing the work”

· Entrepreneurial spirit and work habits

· Persistent and resilient

· Open, honest and genuine

· Passionate and committed

· Creative and imaginative

· Relationship oriented vs. transaction oriented

· Motivated by business accomplishments vs. personal agenda

Personal Performance Factors:

· Integrity/Ethics - deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports organization values, and conveys good news and bad.

· Perseverance - targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.

· Adaptability/Flexibility - Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

· Teamwork - Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

· Initiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.

· Feedback – willing to accept constructive feedback as a development tool

· Must be a very positive, innovative, solution-oriented, results-focused professional with an ability to work with a diverse group of people.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami Shores, FL 33138: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person