About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Higher Education.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Program Coordinator supports a statewide network of Women’s Business Centers by providing day-to-day program and administrative support. This is an entry-level role ideal for an organized, community-minded contributor who wants hands-on experience with event coordination, client intake, communications, and data tracking.

• Provide administrative and program support across a statewide network of business centers.
• Coordinate communications, deadlines, deliverables, and program activities across multiple locations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute workshops, networking events, outreach activities, and other program events.
• Attend and represent the statewide initiative at events, conferences, workshops, and community activities.
• Develop, schedule, and publish engaging social media content and newsletters highlighting program activities, success stories, and resources.
• Gather stories, photos, announcements, and updates from business centers and program partners.
• Create basic digital graphics and materials using tools such as Canva.
• Support intake of entrepreneurs and small business clients; ensure timely follow-up and referrals to appropriate services.
• Enter and update information in databases, spreadsheets, or CRM systems; maintain data quality and flag inconsistencies.
• Prepare routine reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to business centers, partner sites, and events throughout the state as needed.

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Who You Are

You are a reliable self-starter who enjoys working with people, has strong attention to detail, and is excited to learn about entrepreneurship and small business ecosystems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years related experience preferred (internships, nonprofit or program support, campus roles, or similar experience are relevant).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting social posts, newsletters, and outreach copy.
• Basic graphic/design familiarity (Canva or similar).
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, CRMs, or program tracking tools.
• Able to travel within the state for events and partner meetings.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work with distributed teams and community partners.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $62,189 per year (estimated).
• Location: Melbourne, FL (travel throughout the state required as needed).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Additional notes

• This position will join a statewide support initiative and will be employed by our confidential client. Confidential Client participates in E-Verify.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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