Seaworthy is Hiring: Programs Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Seaworthy Collective is seeking a  Programs Coordinator to help facilitate our local community programs. Together with the Director of Operations and Founder Success Manager, this person will create events in the Tampa Bay region focused on coastal resilience and entrepreneurship. Additionally, this person will provide support to the team in managing logistics for the Tampa Bay focused Fellowship as well as national programs, like our Startup Studio and Incubator. Our approach is unique; we embrace human-centered design, placing the needs, experiences, and aspirations of entrepreneurs at the core. This role will be foundational in building presence locally and connecting like-minded community members and founders through engaging events. 

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 local community programs, and to support the coordination of our programs, including our inaugural Tampa Bay Fellowship Program and our Startup Studio and Incubator.

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. In Tampa, you will be fundamental in coordinating logistics and local support for our community programs and events. For our programs, you’ll assist in putting together 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.

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 

• An understanding of the Tampa Bay Community and a willingness to listen to its needs

• 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, 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 including 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 [Commensurate with experience]: $65,000-75,000

Application link: https://forms.gle/5LF17hbrvUcN6yfk7