Florida Debate Initiative

Position: Grants Manager Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: FDI President Location: In-Office – FDI Headquarters, Oviedo, FL Status: Full-Time Employee Compensation: $60,000–$68,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus a monthly healthcare stipend Overview 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. 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. Reporting to the President, the Grants Manager is central to FDI’s strategy to diversify revenue and strengthen long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and researcher, highly organized, and driven to turn funding opportunities into lasting...

Position: Communications Manager Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: Senior Communications Strategist / FDI Leadership Location: Orlando Area – Office, Remote & Event-Based, with Statewide Travel Status: Full-Time Employee Compensation: $50,000 per year with benefits package Overview The Florida Debate Initiative seeks a full-time Communications Manager based in the Orlando area to serve as the organization’s day-to-day communications staff member. This is a hands-on role for a strong writer and highly organized communications professional with two to four years of experience across social media, digital content, event communications, and the fast-paced needs of a growing statewide organization. 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,...

Position: Program Support Assistant Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: Director of Educational Programs Location: FDI Headquarters, Oviedo, FL Status: Part-Time Employee, approximately 25 hours per week Compensation: $19,500 annually, paid hourly, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus Overview This is a rare chance to help build something from the ground up. The Program Support Assistant helps run FDI’s new social entrepreneurship program and its in-house print shop—a real, working business that gives students a place to earn service hours, learn genuine job skills, and see their work fund civics education across Florida. You will work side by side with the President and the Director of Educational Programs, coordinate a team of high school and college student volunteers, and keep print jobs moving from order to delivery. When the shop succeeds, students win, FDI earns revenue for its mission,...

Position: Operations Coordinator Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: FDI President Location: On-Site – FDI Headquarters, Oviedo, FL (full-time) Status: Full-Time Employee Compensation: $50,000–$58,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus a monthly healthcare stipend Overview The Operations Coordinator provides executive support to the President while running the daily operations of FDI’s headquarters office. Reporting to the President, 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. It is the organizational hub that keeps the office, calendar, and day-to-day operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, discreet with sensitive information, and able to juggle many moving parts with professionalism. Key Responsibilities...

Position: FDI Fellow Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: Assigned Department Mentor Location: Remote or Hybrid — FDI Headquarters, Oviedo, FL Status: Semester Fellowship — Fall or Spring Compensation: $1,000 stipend per semester Overview 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. FDI admits three Fellows each fall and spring semester. Each Fellow is matched to one FDI department based on interest and skills, works on meaningful projects, and is paired with a department mentor for guidance and professional development. This is a learning-focused fellowship—ideal for students exploring careers in education, nonprofit management, communications, or public service—offered remotely or in a hybrid format, with a $1,000 stipend per semester. Key Responsibilities What...

Position: FCDI Regional Tournament Director Project: Florida Civics & Debate Initiative (FCDI) Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: FDI President Location: Assigned Region in Florida Compensation: $20,000 annual stipend, paid quarterly Status: Independent Contractor (1099)—not an employee of FDI Term: August 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 Overview 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. The Director also supervises and supports the Regional Tournament Coordinators in their cluster, ensuring...

Position: FCDI Regional Tournament Coordinator Project: Florida Civics & Debate Initiative (FCDI) Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: Regional Tournament Director (FDI) Location: Assigned Region in Florida Compensation: $7,500–$10,000 annual stipend, paid quarterly and commensurate with experience Status: Independent Contractor (1099)—not an employee of FDI Term: August 1, 2026–May 31, 2027 Overview 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 supervises, trains, and funds this position in support of the Florida Civics & Debate Initiative league. Beyond running events, Coordinators are expected to support the...

Position: Super Speakers Program Coordinator (Elementary) Organization: Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. (FDI) Reports to: Director of Educational Programs Location: Assigned Region in Florida Status: Independent Contractor (1099), Part-Time Compensation: $4,000 annual stipend, with one Coordinator per region Overview 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...