Marketing and Event Coordinator

The Marketing and Event Coordinator supports the mission, goals, values, and philosophy of the United Way of South Central Tennessee by exhibiting the following professional behaviors: commitment to excellence, exceeding expectations, efficiency and effectiveness, and accountability. The Marketing and Event Coordinator supports communications, marketing and event goals and strategies that support the mission and vision of the United Way. Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain a positive image of United Way using successful brand management techniques. Collaborate with other departments to produce materials, such as informational pieces, direct mail messaging, etc. Assist with digital and print communication efforts, including design, writing, and printing. Develop components for social media and website, specifically written content, graphics, photos, and videos. Write casually and professionally on behalf of United Way, including press releases, website blogs, client testimonials, and social media captions. Play a role in the development and execution of short and long‑range goals and strategies for United Way. Plan, enhance, and execute UWSCTN volunteer events such as three (3) Days of Action (Baby Basics, Volunteer Day, and Stuff the Bus) and United Way events as needed throughout the year to support United Way’s engagement and stewardship goals, including but not limited to: Community Celebration, Storybook Breakfast, Power of the Purse, United in Spirits Volunteer opportunities designed for specific United Way donors and corporate partners Maintain the volunteer online platform, Volunteer Connect, including platform management, volunteer and agency communication, actively recruiting needs and volunteers, and keeping records up to date. Support office and administrative duties as needed. Primary duties and responsibilities are not all‑inclusive, and employee will be asked to fulfill other duties as required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience Preferred: Associate or Bachelor degree in business, communications, public relations, marketing or related field or equivalent experience. Three to five years of experience in administrative support, CRM management, event planning, volunteer coordination, or fundraising. Other Skills Strong interpersonal skills and problem‑solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals. Highly developed organizational and planning skills. Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe software and/or Canva. Skilled experience with photography and/or videography. Aptitude with various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Work Environment The position is primarily in‑office and involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Occasional off‑site meetings and events are also a component of this position. The role has physical requirements such as the ability to lift 25+ lbs, load and unload event materials, and event set up. The position does require some evenings and weekends. Additional Information Cell Phone Reimbursement Milage Reimbursement Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time IRA Retirment (available after one year) Cover Letter Resume References (minimum of three) Consideration will only be given to applications submitted as outlined above. Applications submitted with multiple attachments or not including all three items listed above will not be considered. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by Friday, May 22th. Details Date Posted: May 12, 2026 Type: Full‑Time Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR #J-18808-Ljbffr United Way of South Central Tennessee