Outreach & Marketing Specialist 1

About the role

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? Join the McNabb Center Team as the Outreach and Marketing Specialist today! This position supports the community relations department with outreach and marketing in Hamilton and McMinn County locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Center's outreach and community tabling events including scheduling, communicating with staff and community organizers, and packing supplies.
• Represent the McNabb Center at tabling and outreach events
• Build relationships and develop partnerships with individuals and social, civic and local organizations for volunteer purposes
• Attend community events to recruit volunteers and bring awareness to the Center's volunteer opportunities.
• Responds to requests from the community to supply expert speakers and coordinate speaking engagements with program staff
• Point of contact for partner agencies and Chamber organizations in Hamilton and McMinn counties for community events and informational needs.
• Manages Community Relations aspects of the Center's awareness events, which includes engaging appropriate parties, internal communications, marketing and assisting with day-of needs.
• Coordinate short-term volunteer projects in Greater Chattanooga area
• Manage volunteers from initial contact through conclusion of volunteer duties.
• Record and track Center-related volunteer hours.
• Assist with marketing and promotional activities including content creation and social media monitoring
• Support Center events such as ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Some experience with Adobe design products preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in communications, marketing or related field.

Skills

• Basic competency in office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotional activities including content creation and social media monitoring.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is approximately $23.56/hour based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule

Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 8a-5p. Some nights and weekends required for events. Frequent travel required to Hamilton County and McMinn County events and to the central office in Knoxville, TN for meetings and training.