What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jacksonville Office Coordinator position at Florida Rising?
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Band: $55,000-$67,000
Reports to: Operations Director
Organization Overview:
Florida Rising is an independent political organization bringing together Black and Brown communities to seize power and govern to advance social, economic, and racial justice across Florida. We organize multi-racial, inclusive movements to win elections, change laws, and demand Justice On Every Block. We’re a people-powered organization made up of members advancing economic and racial justice across Florida. Every individual has power, but we have more power together.
Job Description:
The Office Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative services to the Florida offices and in collaboration with offices statewide. The Office Coordinator will lead in directing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring of emails and drafting of correspondence on behalf of the Jacksonville office and Operations team.
- Act as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping supplies, equipment, and errands.
- Act as a gatekeeper of the office and provide general support to visitors.
- Manage the Jacksonville office calendar to coordinate the usage of common areas, equipment, and virtual platforms.
- Problem-solve and assist Jacksonville staff, volunteers, and guests with computer use, server files, internet connections, and other requests.
- Manage relationships with building management, vendors, and service providers
- Maintains office efficiency by overseeing office systems and procedures, and coordinating internal communications, and equipment procedures
- Actively participate in the planning and execution of organizational and strategic campaigns events.
- Coordinate with regional Office Coordinators for planning and events related to strategic campaigns.
- Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail oriented with a high level of training and expertise in office procedures, clerical duties and interpersonal skills.
- The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of proven office management, administrative or assistant experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Google Calendar, G-Suite, and other miscellaneous data bases as required.
- The individual must share a commitment to the organization's mission and values.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare effective correspondence with regards to routine matters.
- Ability to maintain the utmost level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, according to goals of the organization.
- Ability to interact with an understanding of persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Fluency in English is required; capacity in Spanish or Haitian Creole is beneficial
Salary to commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package that includes complimentary healthcare options, matching 401(k), stipends, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Florida Rising is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to or visit our page to apply online.
Florida Rising job descriptions are subject to change as the needs of the department and position shift. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Florida law requires private employers to verify a person's eligibility for employment after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Did anyone from FL Rising encourage you to apply? If so, who?
- Do you have a personal or professional relationship with an Florida Rising employee that may provide a reference?
- Are you bilingual? If so what other languages do you speak fluently?
- Are you ok with working a hybrid schedule?
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32202
Salary : $55,000 - $67,000