• Outreach Coordinator

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    OUTREACH COORDINATOR - 72003268

    Date: May 20, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 853553

     

    Agency: Management Services

     

    Working Title: OUTREACH COORDINATOR - 72003268

     

    Pay Plan: Career Service

     

    Position Number: 72003268

     

    Salary: $42,000 - $50,000

     

    Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2025

     

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    Outreach Coordinator

     

    Division of Specialized Services/Office of Supplier Development

     

    State of Florida Department of Management Services

     

    This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

     

    Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for supporting small businesses? The Office of Supplier Development (OSD) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join our dynamic team dedicated to helping small businesses with access to state contracting opportunities.

     

    As the Outreach Coordinator, you will lead marketing and communications efforts to promote OSD’s services and events. You’ll take the lead in organizing the Supplier Development Exchange - key statewide event series - and play a central role in coordinating outreach activities with agencies, stakeholders, and advisory groups.

     

    In this role, you will also manage communications and meeting logistics for the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development and the Development Working Group, helping to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change in the small business community.

     

    If you’re detail-oriented, event-savvy, and energized by the idea of making a statewide impact, we encourage you to apply and help connect Florida’s diverse small business community to opportunity.

    Position responsibilities:

    • Develop, plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of Office of Supplier Development’s regional Supplier Development Exchanges.

    • Coordinate the activities and recommendations of the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development, including meeting minutes, agenda preparation, scheduling meetings, and member communication.

    • Facilitate and coordinate collaborative opportunities with state agencies and various interest groups on behalf of the Office of Supplier Development. Includes managing all aspects of the Development Working Group meetings.

    • Facilitate training and educational opportunities with and among state agencies and interest groups statewide in order to spread in-depth understanding of the Office of Supplier Development’s programs and services.

    • Coordinate marketing efforts that promotes the services and events offered by the Office of Supplier Development.

    • Provide guidance and information related to the Office of Supplier Development’s programs, services, and activities to state agency and other purchasing professionals as well as minority business interest groups and community organizations. Includes responding to inquires and requests related to the Office of Supplier Development.

    • Promote new certified businesses among state agency procurement professionals and other interested groups.

    • Assist the Office of Supplier Development team as needed.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

    • Proficient in using Microsoft office products.

    • Communication Skills.

    • Organizational Skills.

    • Time Management.

    • Experience in marketing, public relations, and communications.

    • Ability to execute event planning and management strategies.

    • Ability to manage projects.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    A minimum of one (1) year experience in the following areas is required:

     

    - public relations, communications, or marketing

     

    - developing, planning, and executing meetings or events

     

    - working with various stakeholders

    Preferred Qualifications:

    - Experience related to training others, public speaking, and public meetings

     

    - College degree preferred

    Our Organization and Mission:

    Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

    Special Notes:

    DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:

     

    [email protected]

     

    [email protected]

     

    An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

     

    VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee