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Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council's (FSMSDC) mission is to link corporate and government members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business. We are a forward-thinking non-profit organization that believes in Doing Well While Doing Good.

See open positions to join our team.

Phone: (305) 762-6151
Fax: (305) 762-6158
Miami Office

9499 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Suite 201
Miami, FL 33138

Orlando Office

3201 E Colonial Drive
Suite A-20
Orlando, FL 32803
(located at NEC in Fashion Square Mall)

Why FSMSDC?

At FSMSDC, we are a collaborative team of people with diverse backgrounds that share one common goal, we want to help Minority Business owners throughout Florida thrive. We are always excited to have motivated people who share the same passion to join our team. We value new perspectives and exceptional talent. If this sounds like you, then do not hesitate to inquire about our open positions.

Benefits

Health, Life, and Disability
Insurance
Competitive Wages
401K Matching
Paid Time Off
Hybrid Environment
Career Development
Awards and Recognition
Employee Assistance Program
Purpose Driven Work

FSMSDC Team Member Testimonial


"Working at FSMSDC has allowed me to work with inspiring minority business leaders and corporate members that are leaders in economic inclusion. It aligns with my values and it feels good to be working on something bigger than myself."

- Administrative & Special Events Coordinator

 

Open Positions

Please inquire below by submitting the necessary documents. If there is a fit, someone from our team will reach you.

Vice President of Programs and Compliance

The Vice President of Programs and Compliance reports to the President & CEO of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, and directly supports the organization’s mission by providing leadership over the Council’s delivery of programs and services in accordance with the mission and goals of the Council. This individual will assist with the attainment and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Process Management:

  • Plan the delivery of the overall program and services in accordance with the mission and goals
  • Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the
    organization
  • Assist with developing new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the
    organization
  • Assist with developing and implementing long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of programs and services
  • Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of programs and to identify areas for improvement
  • Assist with the development of funding proposals/grants for programs and services to ensure the continuous delivery of services
  • Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies
  • Assist with the identification of alternative funding sources, including collaborating on proposals
  • Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation
    according to the program evaluation framework
  • Develop monthly, quarterly and annual reports and report evaluation findings and
    recommend changes to enhance the programs and services, as appropriate
  • Assist with the implementation of the CRM
  • Provide business consultations to small and diverse suppliers
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned


People Management:

  • In consultation with the President, recruit, interview and select well-qualified staff
  • Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff
  • Supervise and manage the performance of a team of direct reports
  • Conduct performance reviews and improvement plans
  • Provide staff training and professional development
  • Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training
  • Supervise program staff by providing direction, input, and feedback


Relationship Management:

  • Maintain relationships with corporate members, Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), clients, funders and partners
  • Attend local, city and county meetings pertaining to supplier diversity/MBE issues in the state, and provide briefings to the President & CEO
  • Communicate with stakeholders to gain support for programs
  • Serve on committees and boards to represent the Council
  • Work closely with the board of directors, volunteers and committees to deliver on KPIs


Marketing Management:

  • Assist with the recruitment of corporate members, MBEs, and other partners
  • Identify, synthesize, and communicate relevant information on opportunities, market trends and drivers (budget, regulatory, policy, etc.)
  • Serve on panels and present information about the Council’s mission, programs and
    services as well as other topics
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business and/or Operations; Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related degree is a plus
  • Minimum of five years’ experience within non-profit operations, and/or in the management of human capital and/or accounting, marketing and sales or other related fields
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities
  • A proven ability to work without supervision, and to meet deadlines while overseeing
    multiple tasks and programs
  • Hands-on experience developing consulting projects and/or working with minority-owned
    businesses strongly preferred
  • Applied experience and strengths diagnosing operational inefficiencies and in the
    development of sound internal systems and procedures
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills (a writing sample is required)
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work with diverse
    constituencies
  • Demonstrated expertise in a variety of business and/or supplier diversity concepts,
    practices, and procedures a strong plus
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and Internet research
  • Positive, innovative, solution-oriented, results-focused professional who works well with
    diverse constituencies; an entrepreneurial spirit and great people skills are essential

Events Coordinator

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.

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.

Business Consultant, Finance

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

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FSMSDC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selections and related decisions are made without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the FSMSDC

MISSION
The mission of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is to link corporate and government members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business.

VISION
A world in which economic success is diverse and inclusive.

Since 1975, FSMSDC’s purpose has been to foster the development and success of minority-owned businesses throughout Florida. Central to our mission is the principle that networks and relationships among and between minority businesses and corporate and government buyers build businesses.

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  • Miami Headquarters
  • M-F • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Orlando Regional Office
  • M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
  • 407-251-7021
  • National Entrepreneurship Center (NEC)
    3201 E. Colonial Dr.
    Orlando, FL 32803
  • Tampa Regional Office
  • M-F 8:30am-5:30pm

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