Careers with the Florida SBDC Network
At the Florida SBDC Network, we are committed to building a team of professionals who are passionate about our mission to help small businesses in Florida launch, grow and thrive. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in communities throughout our state, we invite you to explore current job openings with us.
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Florida SBDC at Florida International University - Program Coordinator
Job Description:
The Temporary Program Coordinator will provide administrative support to Florida SBDC at College of Business under the Business Growth and Acceleration Program (BizGap) for Florida’s 27th Congressional District in Miami-Dade County. BizGap will provide business consulting and training in municipalities within District 27 in key areas such as government contracting, access to capital, financial literacy, and startup assistance. The Temporary Program Coordinator will serve as the project lead focusing on business client intake and community outreach, including organizing trainings and developing local partnerships to meet program deliverables.
This is a temporary assignment ending on April 30, 2025.
Duties include:
- Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies including events, programs and outreach activities to promote program consulting services among Florida’s 27th Congressional District small businesses.
- Assess the needs of potential business participants in relation to technical assistance, trainings, events, and external resources.
- Coordinate with business consultants and training providers to monitor the center’s performance in relation to program deliverables and goals.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts and partnerships for the dissemination of information regarding program services and events
- Compile data and research for statistical, financial and programmatic reports.
- Network effectively with prospective clients, small businesses and economic-development partners and stakeholders.
- Travel throughout Miami-Dade County as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed.
- The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
To apply, visit http://careers.fiu.edu/ and search position #532271. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University - Marketing Coordinator
Job Description:
The Marketing Coordinator develops marketing strategies and creates effective marketing campaigns consistent with Small Business Development Center initiatives.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Develops marketing strategies and creates effective marketing campaigns.
- Provides creative leadership in generating original ideas for media outreach strategies that achieve strategic goals; ensures that the designs follow the correct branding; and are in-line with appropriate targets and timelines.
- Manages the design and development of website and social media content that supports the department’s marketing initiatives.
- Develops print and electronic publications including brochures, flyers, announcements, invitations, bulletins, newsletters, and handbooks.
- Develops department presentations for use at campus, stakeholders, legislative, and other departmental events.
- Develops new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance the marketing efforts of the department.
- Reviews progress, evaluates effectiveness of marketing campaigns, implements new processes, and promotes best practices.
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates clerical staff, OPS, and part-time student employees. Maintains work schedules, timesheets, and payroll action forms.
- Monitors production workflow.
To apply, visit www.fgcu.edu/jobs/ and search position #R0004850. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University - Business Consultant
Job Description:
The Small Business Consultant I performs a variety of financial and business management consulting, counseling, or advisement, technical assistance, and related educational services to new and existing small businesses. Provides one-on-one consultations covering a variety of issues related to running small businesses. Develops and presents educational materials, and conducts outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on the Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) services and impact.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients in the research and development of business plans, sales growth plans, marketing plans, loan proposals, and related business development requirements. Provides specialized small business advising in one or more SBDC functional areas.
- Advises clients in small business management practices, methods, and techniques in compliance with all relevant business, accounting, and taxation laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops.
- Coordinates and/or participates in efforts to build relationships with area businesses to establish and develop contract training opportunities.
- Participates, as assigned, as a member of community groups and organizations to promote local business and economic development within the service area. Networks and builds relationships with community partners including Economic Development Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, and other community organizations for the purpose of building a client service base.
- Monitors operational activities and effectiveness of results, and prepares reports as appropriate.
- Creates and maintains reports required by Florida SBDC Network in the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). Utilizes CRM data to assists SBDC consultants and account executives to measure the cost, quantity, quality, and impact of the Florida SBDC program.
- Creates and maintains confidential client files, sends and reviews surveys to ensure accuracy of client information, and makes timely updates to records as necessary.
- Conducts assessments, follows up with clients, and gathers impact data and feedback from clients and customers. Creates client success stories on a regular basis.
- Contributes to knowledge creation and dissemination to SBDC peers and participates in networking activities.
To apply, visit www.fgcu.edu/jobs/ and search position #R0004854. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University - Business Consultant, SBIR
Job Description:
The Small Business Consultant I, SBIR performs a variety of financial and business management consulting, counseling, or advisement, technical assistance, and related educational services to new and existing small businesses. Assists small businesses with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications, and provides information and guidance related to these programs. Provides one-on-one consultations covering a variety of issues related to running small businesses, and develops and presents educational materials.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients in the research and development of business plans, sales growth plans, marketing plans, SBIR/STRR proposals, loan proposals, and related business development requirements. Provides specialized small business advising in one or more Small Business Development Center (SBDC) functional areas.
- Advises clients in small business management practices, methods, and techniques in compliance with all relevant business, accounting, and taxation laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops to statewide audiences on SBIR/STTR programs.
- Monitors operational activities and effectiveness of results, and prepares reports as appropriate.
- Creates and maintains reports required by Florida SBDC Network in the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). Utilizes CRM data to assists SBDC consultants and account executives to measure the cost, quantity, quality, and impact of the Florida SBDC program.
- Creates and maintains confidential client files, sends and reviews surveys to ensure accuracy of client information, and makes timely updates to records as necessary.
- Conducts assessments, follows up with clients, and gathers impact data and feedback from clients and customers. Creates client success stories on a regular basis.
- Contributes to knowledge creation and dissemination to SBDC peers and participates in networking activities.
To apply, visit www.fgcu.edu/jobs/ and search position #R0004851. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University - Business Consultant, Start Ups
Job Description:
The Small Business Officer is an entry level position that performs a variety of financial and business management advisement services, technical assistance, and related educational services to small businesses, with a specific focus on startups.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Assists startup and small business clients in the research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals, and related business development requirements.
- Advises clients in micro and small business management practices, methods, and techniques in compliance with all relevant business, accounting, and taxation laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops both online and in-person.
- Assists with efforts to build relationships with area businesses to establish and develop contract training opportunities.
- Participates, as assigned, as a member of community groups and organizations to promote local business and economic development within the service area.
- Assists with community outreach to educate prospective clients, strategic partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and economic impact.
- Monitors operational activities and effectiveness of results, and prepares reports as appropriate.
To apply, visit www.fgcu.edu/jobs/ and search position #R0004857. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
