The Communications Manager, located at our Miami headquarters, reports to the Vice President of Operations of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, and directly supports the organization’s mission by providing leadership over the Council’s marketing to improve the overall brand positioning and strategy. A unique and creative position for an energetic and motivated individual who enjoys learning new techniques, is skilled in graphic design, brand management, writing, web design and social media marketing, and has a strong understanding of user experience UX and UI.

• Design brochures, flyers, event invitations and council collaterals
• Design and update websites
• Update Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter application and other social media
• Administrative responsibilities will involve correspondence, meeting scheduling and keeping track of council’s calendar of activities
• Develop videos to market the council
• Assist with the writing and design of the newsletter
• Assist with the planning and marketing of events
• Craft engaging social media posts, blog articles and website copy
• Use market research to generate consumer insights and trend analysis
• Enhancing customer interaction and support through ChatGPT
• Develop marketing campaigns
• Developing marketing strategies for new programs and services
• Reviewing current marketing campaigns for weaknesses and developing solutions
• Analyzing website for user experience and effectiveness
• Develop marketing plans
• Brainstorming fresh advertising ideas
• Graphics design for web and print
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related field preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience within non-profit operations, and/or in the management of marketing and sales or other related fields
• A proven ability to work with limited supervision, and to meet deadlines for multiple tasks, programs and events
• Advanced multi-media development skills: Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher)
• Demonstrated capabilities in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, WordPress and other marketing related software programs
• Ability to do backend functions of a website and able to update information on multiple websites
• Excellent oral and written communications skills (a writing sample is required)
• Strong organizational skills, a self-starter, and detail-oriented
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, while keeping long term projects on schedule
• Demonstrated history of planning successful product launches and events
• Knowledge of marketing-related business practices, including advertising, market research, technology and budgeting
• Effective communication skills and adaptable communication style for interacting with team members, board management and customers
• Ability to discuss and contribute ideas at any stage of a project, from conceptual design to development and management
• In State travel required.

Skill Set

• Listening skills (listen first, then respond)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for coming up with ideas to increase demand for products and services
• 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 (strong tactical execution)
• Time management and organization skills in order to plan and execute both large and small marketing projects and initiatives
• Leadership skills to motivate team members and manage conflicts
• Positive, innovative, solution-oriented, results-focused professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity are essential

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 – interact with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports organization’s 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