For 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 a meaningful forum for their opinions and creates opportunities for shared experiences that are inviting, inspiring, and of lasting value.

Job Summary: This position primarily supports 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 two and three-day sessions held in cities throughout 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, diversities, challenges, and opportunities.

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 other year)

Essential Functions: The Program Manager has responsibility for the organization and coordination of all the Leadership Florida Class programs. The Manager works with the Director of Programs and volunteer leaders with recruitment, development, organization, implementation, and follow-through for all Class Programs. The Manager prepares clear, timely communications, materials, and program preparation needed. The Manager also coordinates logistical arrangements and maintains necessary records, budgets, and documentation for grant reporting. Additional duties may be added as required.

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:
· 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 promoting process improvement
· Well-honed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
· Logistics and scheduling, meeting management, and experience with travel arrangements
· Physical requirements include sitting, reaching, light lifting, operating keyboard, ability to see and speak