OPEN POSITIONS
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME POSITIONS
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Seeking a full-time Communications Manager based in the Orlando area to
serve as the organization's day-to-day communications staff member.
This position is ideal for a strong writer and highly organized communications professional with 2–4 years of experience who understands social media, digital content, event communications, and the fast-paced needs of a growing statewide
organization.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
*This is not a traditional 9-to-5 desk job. The Communications Manager must be comfortable with nontraditional hours—including occasional evenings, weekends, and statewide travel tied to FDI events, trainings, tournaments, and major deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Day-To-Day Communications Execution
Writing Storytelling & Content Development
Social Media & Digital Engagement
Website, Design & Digital Tools
Events Communications & Field Content
Project Management & Team Coordination
Media, Public Relations & Partner Support
GRANT MANAGER
The Grants Manager leads the Florida Debate Initiative's grant-seeking and grant-management efforts, securing and stewarding the funding that sustains and grows FDI's programs.
Key Responsibilities
This full-time role researches and identifies government, corporate, foundation, and private funding; writes compelling proposals; and manages awards from application through reporting and compliance.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
Prospect Research
Proposal Writing
Revenue Generation
Funding Calendar
Opportunity Matching
Proposal Budgets
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
The Operations Coordinator provides executive support to the President while running the daily operations of FDI's headquarters office.
Key Responsibilities
This in-office role blends executive and
administrative support, front-office and office management, data and records management, event logistics, and hands-on support for FDI's programs.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
Executive Support
Reception & Front Office
Office Management
Procurement & Records
Master Calendar
Cross-Department Liaison
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT
The Program Support Assistant is a part-time, HQ-based member of the Florida Debate Initiative (FDI) team who helps lead FDI’s social entrepreneurship program and its in-house print shop, working closely with the President and the Director of Educational Programs, and provides secondary support to the broader program team.
The print shop invites high school and college students who need volunteer hours to gain hands-on, real-world work experience while helping FDI earn revenue from print jobs. Reporting to the Director of Educational Programs and working alongside FDI leadership, the Assistant helps coordinate student volunteers, supports print production and orders, and helps keep FDI’s student and educator programs running smoothly. It is a great fit for a dependable, organized self-starter who enjoys mentoring students and cares about civics, speech, and debate education across Florida.
Key Responsibilities
Help Run the Print Shop
Supervise Student Volunteers & Track Hours
Manage Orders, Revenue, Equipment & Supplies
Teach Real-World Skills
Program Assistance
Event & Logistics Help
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
CONTRACTOR POSITIONS
FCDI REGIONAL
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
The FCDI Regional Tournament Director is the Florida Debate Initiative's senior regional leader and lead ambassador across a cluster of Florida's seven regions.
This is an outward-facing growth and leadership
role: the Director represents FDI and the FCDI league to school administrators, school boards, community leaders, and other stakeholders, and builds a steady pipeline of new schools, judges, volunteers, program participants, and donors.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Representation
Pipeline Building
New School Recruitment
Judge & Volunteer Development
Partnerships & Donor Cultivation
Regional Visibility, Relationship Outreach & Tournament Oversight
FCDI REGIONAL
TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR
The FCDI Regional Tournament Coordinator plans, sets up, and executes outstanding speech and debate tournaments within one of Florida's seven geographic regions.
This is a hands-on, operations-focused role
with a single overriding goal: well-coordinated, flawlessly executed FCDI tournaments. The Florida Debate Initiative (FDI) supervises, trains, and funds this position in support of the Florida Civics & Debate Initiative (FCDI) league.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Tournament Coordination
Tournament Portfolio
Event Management
Setup & Breakdown
Host Coordination
Judge Training
SUPER SPEAKERS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Super Speakers Program Coordinator grows and supports elementary speech and debate in one of Florida’s seven regions through FDI’s Super Speakers program.
The Super Speakers Program Coordinator oversees FDI’s elementary speech and debate program within one of Florida’s seven regions. Reporting to the Director of Educational Programs, the Coordinator recruits participants and volunteers and coordinates host sites and event logistics for four regional Super Speakers events between August and May. The position plays a key role in expanding access to elementary speech and debate while fostering the next generation of confident communicators.
Throughout the event season, work is performed remotely and on-site at event locations. Coordinators are expected to maintain regular communication with the Programs Team through phone, email, and Zoom meetings to support planning, problem-solving, and program implementation. FDI engages one Coordinator in each region (seven total), with each position receiving a $4,000 annual stipend. This is a part-time, mission-driven position well suited for an educator or community leader committed to youth development and civic education.
Key Responsibilities
School Recruitment
Run & Assist Events
Regional Point of Contact
Promotion of Super Speakers
Reporting
FDI Training
Student Encouragement
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
STUDENT + FELLOW POSITIONS
FDI FELLOWSHIP
Searching for highly motivated college students interested in promoting speech and debate throughout Florida.
RECEIVE A $1,000 STIPEND PER SEMESTER
Key Responsibilities
The FDI Fellows Program offers college students hands-on experience in nonprofit and public administration while advancing the Florida Debate Initiative's mission of civic literacy and K–12 debate education.
Email info@floridadebate.org to apply!
Departmental Projects
Research & Resources
Event Support
Judge Training
Outreach & Communication
Fundraising & Development
Capstone Contribution
