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Then The Coastal Star, a monthly newspaper covering the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton, wants you to be a leading member of its editorial staff. We're looking for a hungry, self-starting journalist who wants to be first, and be right, while tackling a range of topics that include breaking news, feel-good features and impactful enterprise pieces.

<h5>Community Newspaper Editor </h5>Do you have a nose for news and passion for telling compelling stories that impact a community? Then The Coastal Star, a monthly newspaper covering the South Florida coastal communities of South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo Island, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Highland Beach and coastal neighborhoods of Delray Beach and Boca Raton, wants you to be a leading member of its editorial staff. We're looking for a hungry, self-starting journalist who wants to be first, and be right, while tackling a range of topics that include breaking news, feel-good features and impactful enterprise pieces. This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a multi-faceted editor on a small staff, which means you'll have a hand in all aspects of producing a story-generating ideas, reporting, writing, taking photos and posting content to our website and social media. The position will require plenty of "boots on the ground" time in the community to which you are assigned, but also has some flexibility to work from home. This isn't a position for a recent graduate or someone who has no experience managing in media. The right candidate has a record of producing great print and digital products. We're looking for a leader who can create a wonderful news package each week, and seek out the "why" behind every story. The right candidate is someone who still loves to write, has the ability to write opinion pieces relevant to the community, and who doesn't mind getting out and covering a breaking news story. We need someone who will works well with the departments of our company, understands our business, and will work hard to build our readers and our revenue. The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience and we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible. A degree in journalism or English is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, work well under deadline pressure and have the versatility and intellectual curiosity necessary to juggle a variety of tasks. Candidates should be able to write concisely and clearly, develop relationships with sources and have an ability to take initiative. If all that sounds exciting, we want to hear from you. Please apply with a resume and cover letter. If we contact you for an interview, please be prepared with references and up to five writing samples. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Position Overview: The Area Director is responsible for developing an annual area plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in local office(s), securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Board(s) and associated committees, and supervising local office staff. Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

<div>Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families. Job Title: Area Director Reports to: State DirectorDirect Reports: 1Salary: $70,000-$75,000 Location: Broward County, FL Position Overview:  The Area Director is responsible for developing an annual area plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in local office(s), securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Board(s) and associated committees, and supervising local office staff.   This person also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success. Job Qualifications<ul><li>Concrete experience in fundraising, including a record of success in expanding</li><li>a donor base through cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, event</li><li>planning/implementation, and/or board management</li><li>Strong talent-building and team-building skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office</li><li>Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental</li><li>disabilities (IDD)</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Must travel locally, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as</li><li>necessary to accomplish job responsibilities</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years relevant experience</li><li>Access to an automobile with applicable insurance</li><li>Some travel required to National Conferences</li></ul> Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Fund Development <ul><li>Secure funding for programs and special projects</li><li>Manage and oversee two key Special Events</li><li>Collaborate with State Director to develop and implement a comprehensive local strategy for securing sustainable funding and work with local staff, Advisory Boards, and volunteers on its implementation</li><li>Develop and implement major fundraising events to meet revenue goals by working with local event committees while following BBI event committee benchmarks/structure</li><li>Develop and implement an annual area plan in local office</li><li>Ensure that program participants and staff are appropriately integrated into regional fundraising/awareness efforts</li><li>Create brand awareness for Best Buddies</li></ul>  Human Resources <ul><li>May oversee recruitment, screening, hiring, and training of all local staff in accordance with Best Buddies guidelines and approves all reports, conducts staff evaluations as directed and provides appropriate guidance and motivation</li><li>Works with local staff to set realistic and strategic goals, including professional development goals, and holds them accountable for meeting these goals</li><li>Develops performance/behavior improvement plans as needed and researches and provides professional development opportunities and tracks and records progress</li><li>Works to inspire and motivate local staff by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity and providing proactive training, support, and recognition</li><li>Oversees state staff’s involvement in HQ initiatives, including merchandise sales, national conferences, special events, and awareness campaigns</li></ul> Operations  <ul><li>Manage local Advisory Board and associated committees</li><li>Assume overall operational management responsibility for all regional fundraising activities</li><li>Oversee timely and accurate processing of all revenue and invoices, and maintain accurate records of all donations and donor information</li><li>Collaborate with State Director to develop, monitor, and balance the regional budget</li></ul>  Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world. Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.</div>

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

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Coach and lead the Area Director of Group Sales, Area Director of Sales, Area Marketing Manager, and Area Director of Catering & Conference Services, fostering high performance and alignment with CoralTree Hospitality’s culture and values. This leader will also be comfortable overseeing a blend of independent and chain properties with strategic direction and planning, business plan execution, analysis, and overall revenue generation.

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Are you a sales and marketing executive with a passion for leadership, innovation, and driving results? Lake Nona Hotels are seeking an AreaDirector of Sales & Marketing to lead our teams. This opportunity requires a leader who can inspire and motivate a creative team of sales professionals. This leader will also be comfortable overseeing a blend of independent and chain properties with strategic direction and planning, business plan execution, analysis, and overall revenue generation. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, driving innovation, and building strong connections with our communities.

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Lead and establish the Sales & Marketing team for one independent property and four Marriott-flagged hotels, driving market positioning and sustained revenue growth across the Lake Nona portfolio.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to benefit all hotels, including revenue, marketing, e-commerce, PR, and business planning.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Coach and lead the Area Director of Group Sales, Area Director of Sales, Area Marketing Manager, and Area Director of Catering & Conference Services, fostering high performance and alignment with CoralTree Hospitality’s culture and values.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Act in a consultative capacity to GMs and Executive Committees on sales and marketing strategies; provide strategic direction and ensure optimal marketing effectiveness.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Actively engage with ownership to deliver on the vision of Lake Nona Hotels.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Participate in executive and leadership committees, CoralTree S&M activities, and CoralTree Home Office programs to foster cross-property synergies.</li></ul> Sales & Revenue Generation<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Build and accelerate group, corporate, and luxury leisure travel sales, leveraging culture and integrity to establish dominant brand positioning in a competitive, seasonal market.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Leverage chain affiliations, distribution networks, and strategic partnerships to maximize revenue opportunities.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Develop and execute deployment strategies based on market analytics to optimize penetration in key territories and customer segments.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Provide direction to enhance group booking pace, backlog, rate and pattern management, identifying opportunities to maximize group sales contribution.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Lead recruitment and development of top sales talent with established relationships in the meetings and corporate travel sectors.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Evaluate competitive markets, assess defined competitive sets, and continuously identify new market opportunities with high revenue potential.</li></ul> Marketing, Branding & Communications<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Executive responsibility for managing and evolving the Wave Hotel brand and the Lake Nona portfolio, including creative image, web presence, and promotional tools.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans, targeted strategies, and ROI-driven tactics to drive revenue and performance across all properties.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Oversee websites, electronic media campaigns, luxury consortia agency marketing, social media strategy, and digital distribution channels for both leisure and group segments.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Drive marketing and positioning of hotel amenities (F&B, social catering, recreation, creative programming) for both in-house guests and the local community.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Build strong community ties and foster relationships with key political, community, and industry figures to strengthen brand positioning.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Provide strategic direction to third-party agencies (PR, creative, advertising, web) and manage partnerships and promotional events.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensure ongoing management of online marketing and sales channels, public relations functions, and crisis PR preparedness.</li></ul> Business Planning & Financial Performance<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Develop and manage financial performance budgets, including rooms, F&B, and conference revenue, in collaboration with property GMs.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Use financial and quantitative data to establish realistic budgets, measure results, and support strategic decision-making.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Write annual marketing plans, quarterly partner reports, and monthly analyses detailing S&M efforts, performance, and future metrics.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Constantly explore new products, services, and initiatives to enhance ROI and hotel positioning.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensure expense budgets and percent-of-revenue targets are met or exceeded.</li></ul> Industry Engagement & Representation<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Represent Lake Nona Hotels and CoralTree Hospitality at trade shows, exhibitions, tourism agencies, political venues, and client events.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Actively participate in leadership roles within key industry organizations to enhance visibility and influence.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Support and champion CoralTree Hospitality’s portfolio-wide sales and marketing initiatives to drive innovation and team synergy.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul><li style="margin-bottom:0in">At least 5 years of hotel sales and marketing, and team leadership experience.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Well-versed in suburban & remote market settings.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">A true entrepreneur that thrives in ever-changing environments.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Organized, personable, and confident communication skills.</li></ul>As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.</li><li>Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.</li><li>An employee assistance program.</li><li>Paid time off/sick time.</li><li>Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.</li><li>Team member free room night program.</li></ul>Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #LI-onsite#LakeNonaWave

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