Florida Office Coordinator

About the role

PEN America Florida is seeking a dynamic, highly organized Coordinator to support daily operations of its Miami‑based office. Reporting to the Florida Director, the role blends program administration, advocacy support, and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain coalition membership rosters, listservs, and shared documents; coordinate meetings and engagement activities.
• Partner with PEN America’s government affairs team to engage state policymakers on advocacy priorities.
• Plan and execute community‑engagement initiatives, including trainings, workshops, convenings, and public programs across Florida.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners, educators, authors, and grassroots organizations to promote free expression.
• Support the planning, promotion, and execution of literary events, author conversations, and public gatherings.
• Draft public‑facing communications and advocacy materials in coordination with national program teams.

Required profile

• Strong research and writing abilities with a proven track record of managing projects from start to finish.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent relationship‑building and public‑speaking skills.
• Passion for PEN America’s mission to defend free expression and literary excellence.
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel or spreadsheet management.
• Database management experience.
• Bookkeeping proficiency.

What we offer

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit program development and advocacy.
• Union‑eligible full‑time position with a supportive, mission‑driven team.