Seaworthy is Hiring: Programs Coordinator
- Daniel Kleinman
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
OVERVIEW
Seaworthy Collective is seeking a Programs Coordinator to help facilitate our
Startup Studio and Incubator, Fellowship program, as well as other local
community programs. Our Startup Studio and Incubator is our flagship
program - a twelve-week deep dive intentionally built around Seaworthy
founders. Our approach is unique; we embrace human-centered design,
placing the needs, experiences, and aspirations of entrepreneurs at the core.
Through empathy and understanding, as well as experience, we individually
tailor our support for each founder to address their unique challenges. In this
way, we help support and develop founders as people, as much as their
solutions.
Seaworthy also created a community and network platform, called The
Shoreline, with the aim of growing our pipeline by providing access to
resources more informally, connecting later-stage companies with our network
and resources for strategic outcomes. We are also launching a new fellowship
program in the Tampa Bay Region, intentionally driving participation in
BlueTech for a wide range of students.
ABOUT SEAWORTHY
Seaworthy Collective is a Miami-based 501c3 nonprofit that supports current
and aspiring entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean impact (AKA
BlueTech). Our mission is to bring all hands on deck for BlueTech, via
programs to co-create and grow early-stage startups, build regional capacity,
and educate our community. We empower Sea Change Makers – founders of
all backgrounds leading profitable and planet-positive businesses. Since
2021, we’ve supported 100 founders across 50 BlueTech startups, who have
raised over $34 million since graduating. Altogether, our local and global
community generates scalable solutions for 71% of the planet (our ocean) to
regenerate 100% of the planet.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seaworthy's array of programs help individuals and startups that are solving
the ocean and freshwater’s biggest problems. Our team is looking for a
Programs Coordinator to assist in leading our programs, including our Startup
Studio and Incubator, a Tampa Bay Fellowship Program, and local community
programs.
As Programs Coordinator, you will play a key role in executing Seaworthy
Collective's Founder Success and Community programs. You’ll work with
some of the world’s leading ocean impact innovators to support both
co-creating solutions and growing existing startups. For our Startup Studio
and Incubator program, you’ll assist in putting together 12 weeks of intensive
programming focused on connecting up to 8 scalable solutions with our
network, community, and access to capital. This will all involve working closely
with our Director of Operations and the Founder Success team.
Finally, you will support coordinating the development of the regular events
that Seaworthy features, including our panel series, collaborative community
events, and our biggest event, the Startup Showcase.
KEY SKILLS
You’ll learn something new every day in this role. We’ll teach you the ropes,
but ideal candidates will have:
3+ years of work experience
Experience organizing events - including project management skills,
communication with vendors and attendees, and day-of coordination
An ability to think creatively to solve problems and to work without
being closely managed
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented focus
Ability to speak confidently in settings ranging from large group events
to meetings with senior government, industry, and startup leaders
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
An openness to learn more and “be generally helpful” in supporting the
entire Seaworthy team
Ability to write and establish standard operating procedures/playbooks
for the future success of the organization
CORE COMPETENCIES
Able to manage tasks independently
A collaborative problem-solver
Efficient, resilient, and flexible
Willing to work in an environment that is welcoming, open, and transparent,
curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun!
Strong organization, management, and people skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to the Director of Operations through coordination and
implementation of the following:
Assist in planning, overseeing, and managing the development and
execution of Seaworthy Collective's programs to include a high volume
of events for each program, curriculum sessions, and meetings across
mentors, government, and industry
Support the establishment of Tampa Bay Region Community Programs
and events
Contribute to scaling Seaworthy Collective's programs through
improving processes, playbooks, and policies
Administer and iterate to improve surveys and other assessment tools
to capture and analyze data for program planning, decision-making,
and reporting
Work with the Seaworthy Collective leadership team to identify ways to
incorporate programs into other businesses and collaborative
opportunities.
LOCATION AND START DATE
Location: Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco Counties
Tentative Start date: February 2026
Anticipated Salary [Comiserate with experience]: $65,000-75,000
Application link:
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