United Way · 13 hours ago
Brand and Events Coordinator
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expUnited Way of Greater Chattanooga is seeking a Brand and Events Coordinator to lead the brand experience and manage impactful events. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance brand awareness and community relations while overseeing the full lifecycle of branding and events.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaborate across all departments to manage the event portfolio: Nonprofit partner events, meet & greets, training, community events, fundraising events, volunteer events, leadership giving dinners, lunch & learns, staff events, sponsor booths, and additional special events
Lead the development of high-level content planning for events, working closely with planning team(s) to establish the right experience and messaging that aligns with the program goals, amplifies UWGC’s brand and executes content development
Facilitate meetings with project team to gather information to build experiences, messaging platform, tone, themes and information that will build the overarching run-of-show
Actively contributes to overarching content planning efforts with the extended marketing and communications team
Manage the event calendar, including internal and external communications to support
Negotiate with venues, vendors, and speakers to secure rates that enhance budgets and manage prior to and during events to ensure a seamless experience
Develop budgets and oversee financial reporting for each event
Organize sponsor requirements and arm fundraising team with necessary tools
Ensure marketing tactics are executed on time based on the sponsorship agreement
Produce event content such as save the dates, RSVP’s, promotional items, signage, etc
Lead pre-event planning meeting with a run of show and post-event evaluation with a survey
Manage internal event systems and tools to track engagement and organize attendance
Lead logistical events set up and tear down providing direction to staff and volunteers
Effortlessly adjust to changing priorities with the ability to solve problems quickly
Balance short-term event deliverables while supporting long-term strategic goals
Serve as brand champion to evolve the expression and build excitement around the UWGC brand and relevancy to multiple stakeholder groups across all media formats
Evolve and adapt the brand and its elements to foster greater affinity with current and potential donors, partners, and external agencies
Fulfill project requests from idea generation to completion, including concept, design and layout, production, and coordination and fulfillment
Ensure that brand identity, messaging and marketing and communications strategy are infused in all organizational efforts (programming, development, field support, and events)
Build and ensure brand integrity by guiding efforts across marketing and communications channels, influence brand strategy from development through to final execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in marketing, communications, or related field
3+ years of experience required in event management and graphic design
History of successfully coordinating internal and external projects and partners
Proven track record of staying on time and on budget
Highly organized and detail oriented
Proven negotiating skills
Proven budget management skills
Ability to think through problems, make inclusive decisions and lead others through complex situations
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work non-traditional hours due to the nature of events
Familiarity with 501(c)(3) regulations a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Flexible working schedules
403b and match
Paid time off
Flex time
Paid parking
Text Care
And more.
Company
United Way
Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2024-10-08Grant
Leadership Team
Angela F. Williams
President & CEO
Tom Lowery
SVP. Chief Transformation Officer
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-10-30
Company data provided by crunchbase