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Coordinator, PEN America Florida
Coral Gables, Florida · Full-time
Work authorization required$65k-$75kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- The Florida office draws on PEN America's national reputation and staff, world-class research, advocacy prowess, and connections to the civil rights and literary communities to elevate the organization's presence in Florida.
Responsibilities
- Support a growing network of grassroots organizations and coalitions through maintaining coalition membership rosters, shared listservs, and documents
- Collaborate with PEN America's government affairs team to engage state-level policymakers to advocate for our priorities
- Support and plan community engagement and advocacy efforts across Florida, including coordinating trainings, workshops, convenings, and public programs
- Cultivate relationships with community partners, educators, authors, advocates, and grassroots organizations to strengthen support for free expression and the freedom to read
- Support the planning, promotion, and execution of literary events, author conversations, public programs, and community gatherings that advance PEN America Florida's mission and strengthen engagement with writers, readers, and partner organizations
- Provide administrative support, including expense reporting, financial reconciliation, and other budget tasks, as well as calendar management and scheduling of meetings
- Support hiring processes in the Florida office, including working with subprogram areas to recruit and manage interns and fellows
- Support a growing network of grassroots organizations and coalitions through maintaining coalition membership rosters, shared listservs, and documents; coordinating meetings and engagement efforts; and assisting in strengthening and supporting state-wide coalitions
- PEN America is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices, and to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
Requirements
- A minimum of two to three years of experience or background in community organizing and coalition building
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and multitask in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to think creatively and collaboratively
- Exemplary team player with a professional demeanor, formidable work ethic, and ability to work independently
- Ability to travel an estimated 30% of the time, with availability to work some nights and weekends as necessary in relation to travel
- Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S. work authorization
- Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S.
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Excellent research and writing skills, including proofreading
- Commitment to PEN America's mission, centered on the celebration and defense of free expression for all.
Nice to have
- This is a full-time, union-eligible position based in Miami and reports to the Director, PEN America Florida.
- The coordinator role offers the opportunity to work on the ground floor with the Florida Director and larger PEN America team to grow a prominent, vibrant hub in Florida.
- The successful candidate will excel at research and writing, have demonstrated success in executing projects from start to finish, and have experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and bookkeeping.
- The ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and work independently is necessary.
- They should also be passionate about PEN America's mission to defend and celebrate free expression and literary excellence.
- Full professional proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is highly preferred.
- All positions are subject to a five-month trial period and assessment.
- In alignment with PEN America's current policy, all applicants should be available to report to the office at least three days per week.
Compensation
- The salary range for this pos ition is $65-75k, com mensurate with experience.
Benefits
- PEN America offers competitive compensation and full benefits.
- PEN America's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision health insurance, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, pre-tax commuter benefits, and a 403b retirement plan.
Company info
- PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide.
- We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.
- Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
- As such, staff play a role in varied activities within the workplace as part of their job responsibilities.
Equal opportunity
- These may include committees or task forces to work on office issues, diversity and inclusion, strategy projects, training, or other initiatives.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S. work authorization
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