Job Summary: This position primarily supports the Leadership Florida Class Programs. Class Programs include annual programs in which diverse groups of selected participants participate in stimulating and thought-provoking nine-month educational classes consisting of several three-day, two-night sessions held in cities across the state. These sessions include programming on issues critical to Florida, refining well-developed leadership skills via sessions with leading experts, and relevant information on Florida's history, demography, challenges, and opportunities. The role includes comprehensive coordination and execution of program sessions and associated events, ensuring quality participant experiences and operational excellence.

Class Sessions:

• Cornerstone Class Program (5 sessions annually)
• Connect Class Program (4 sessions annually)
• Education Class Program (4 sessions annually)
• Executive Class Program (1 session every third year)

Reports to: Vice President, Programs & Planning

Essential Functions: The Program Manager has responsibility for the support of all Leadership Florida Class Programs and associated event activities. The Manager works with the Vice President of Programs & Planning and volunteer leaders with recruitment, development, organization, implementation, and follow-through for all Class Programs. This includes comprehensive event management such as venue and vendor coordination, catering and audiovisual arrangements, participant communications, on-site logistics, contingency planning, and record maintenance. 

Additional duties may be added as required.

For more than forty years, Leadership Florida has developed a reputation as a builder of a stronger, diverse statewide sense of community. A respected non-partisan convener of committed individuals, Leadership Florida enhances the knowledge and leadership abilities of Florida's leaders through educational programs and by encouraging collaborative work for the betterment of our state. Leadership Florida provides Floridians with essential information and meaningful forums for their opinions and creates opportunities for shared experiences that are inviting, inspiring, and of lasting value.

Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. To be successful in the role, the Program Manager must be organized, able to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously, and possess a wide array of technical skills. The Manager must also have excellent communication skills to deal effectively with key constituencies with whom they work, particularly volunteer leaders, Class members, sponsors, colleagues, and vendors. The job requires both technical and leadership competencies, including:

• Event management and execution, including venue coordination, vendor relations, logistics planning, and on-site event support
• Analytical thinking and innovation, reasoning, problem-solving, and ideation
• Creativity, originality, and initiative
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, experience with AMS databases is a plus
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks and promote process improvement
• Well-honed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Logistics and scheduling, meeting management, and experience with travel arrangements
• Occasional moderate lifting
• Travel to all Class Program sessions, Annual Meeting, and Leadership Team retreat.

About Leadership Florida

Leadership Florida is a unique organization that takes a holistic view of the conditions and challenges facing our great state and offers a continuum for expanding the impact of community leaders across the state. Created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida seeks to build a sense of statewide community by identifying and educating individuals who have the passion, commitment, and positioning to help make great things happen. The individual contributions of over 1,500 active Leadership Florida members are multiplied by their collective strength and enhanced by the distinct and diverse regions of Florida in which they reside. The members of Leadership Florida are dedicated not only to their local communities but also to the statewide community of Florida. From its vibrant annual classes to active region groups, to its broad committee structure encouraging long-term involvement by all members, Leadership Florida is a dynamic organization designed to promote statewide leadership. While leadership programs exist locally and in many other states, none rival Leadership Florida’s ambitious class offerings. Knowledge is a key element of leadership, and each... Leadership Florida program is designed to enhance understanding of issues critical to Florida. Leadership Florida also develops bonds among Floridians who combine their talents and resources to build an even greater Florida, community by community.

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