Events & Marketing Coordinator

Job Title: Events & Marketing Coordinator

Department: Audience & Community

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement

Classification: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Colchester or Upper Valley, Vermont

Cellular Phone Reimbursement Eligible: Yes

Prepared Date: July 2026

Application Process: Applications should be accompanied by a resume and cover letter. Applications missing either will be considered incomplete and thus not reviewed.

Summary


The Events & Marketing Coordinator is a key ambassador for Vermont Public, helping bring our mission, programming and public service value to life. This position represents Vermont Public at community events around the region. Through face-to-face interactions, they create welcoming and engaging experiences that introduce new audiences to our brand and strengthen loyalty among existing fans, supporters and partners.

In addition to community event engagement, the Events & Marketing Coordinator supports Vermont Public's broader marketing and engagement efforts by curating and promoting our community calendar, hosting station tours and educational visits, and providing marketing and event support.

The role requires a strong interest in and knowledge of public media; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and comfort engaging with the public in face-to-face settings. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. The role involves frequent travel throughout Vermont, with occasional travel to Canada.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Community Events & Brand Representation (40%)

• Serve as an enthusiastic brand ambassador for Vermont Public, representing our mission, programming and community value with warmth and professionalism at community events across the region.
• Recommend and help select community events, performances and tabling opportunities that align with Vermont Public's audience engagement goals.
• Support fundraising and other mission-aligned activities as needed and appropriate.

Audience Experience Planning (25%)

• Help design creative, welcoming booth and table experiences that introduce new audiences to Vermont Public and deepen loyalty among existing fans and supporters.
• Work with internal teams to develop, coordinate and host interactive station tours and educational visits.

Marketing & Promotion (25%)

• Manage Vermont Public's online community calendar by vetting and approving submissions, and curating listings to feature on other platforms.
• Perform other marketing and engagement duties as assigned, including support for e-newsletters, promotional materials and branded swag.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Track event participation, audience engagement and other key metrics; evaluate results and recommend improvements to strengthen future outreach.

EXCELLENCE IN THIS ORGANIZATION

• A high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging.
• Preserving confidentiality appropriately.
• Serving as an excellent ambassador for the organization, both formally and informally. Helping audience and potential audience members, donors, and potential donors connect with the organization.
• Facilitating excellent communications across departments, among employees, and with the public. Fostering open and candid relationships with Vermont Public audience and donors. Managing conflict constructively.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the continuous improvement of the organization's ability to fulfill its mission and vision.
• Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and enthusiasm for this work.
• Expressing consistent, high-performance expectations for themselves, their department, the leadership, and the organization itself.
• Developing a broad understanding of the organization's departments, programs, and services to assist donors, collaborate effectively with peers, ensure respectful communication and teamwork among departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in events, marketing or related experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences in person.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally in public settings
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard digital tools, including email, calendars, and office software.
• Familiarity with design and email tools such as Canva and Mailchimp.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to travel throughout the state of Vermont and occasionally to New Hampshire, New York, and Canada to host and support community events, with reliable transportation to meet scheduled work assignments.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for business travel to/from Canada.
• Ability to safely drive for extended periods, including during evening hours and in varying weather conditions such as rain, snow, and winter driving conditions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in diverse environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, as some events are held outside year-round.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk, hear, and sit or stand. Working conditions may vary outside the office. Work is normally performed in both a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels (computers, telephones, etc.) as well as other various environments including outdoor environments with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions. No known environmental hazards are encountered in the normal performance of job duties.


Physical Demands

Work involves standing, walking, driving, and sitting for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching, and light filing. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Position duties may involve lifting, carrying, and setting up event materials and equipment (e.g., boxes, signage, tables, and supplies) weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as performing physical tasks related to event setup and breakdown.

Work requires finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate computer equipment at a moderate skill level, with potential for eyestrain from extended computer use. The position also requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, including during evening hours and in inclement weather conditions. Deadlines, peak workloads, and changing priorities may result in periods of increased stress.

Please note: This is not an all-encompassing statement of this position's responsibilities. While it attempts to be comprehensive, new responsibilities may be assigned to this position at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To request a reasonable accommodation to submit an application or participate in the interview process, please contact the HR team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.


Vermont Public is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by Vermont Public. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.