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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?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the PRN Special Event Specialist today!

The PRN Special Event Specialist

Job Summary

• This position is designed to provide intermittent, support for a specific annual fundraising event. 

• Responsibilities include: supporting key aspects of event planning, marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts. Duties include Coordinating and facilitating interviews and meetings between participating artists and clients, Providing after-hours access to McNabb Center facilities for scheduled meetings, Assisting with event logistics and organization, and Supporting strategic digital marketing initiatives. 

• The position also supports the development of promotional materials and content for a variety of communication platforms to increase awareness, engagement, and participation in the event.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Development

• Participate in coordination and implementation of fundraising and community/internal events
• Create and distribute marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, programs, etc
• Organize and maintain event contacts and distribution lists
• Provide volunteer coordination assistance for special events
• Assist with other special projects as needed

2. Marketing/Communications

• Monitor program-level social media accounts and assist staff on effective social media engagement; provide assistance and support as necessary to help staff implement social strategies for their individual programs.
• Coordinate and design email marketing in conjunction with the Breakthrough Gala and other special events.

3. Content Management/Publications

• Assist with basic photography and submit to marketing department and contracted marketing firm.

Schedule: 

• Hours will vary throughout the event planning cycle, with workloads increasing during key planning periods and decreasing during off-peak months. Scheduling will be based on the needs of the event.

Travel:

• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. An F endorsement is required.

QUALIFICATIONS- PRN Special Events Specialist

Education/Knowledge: 

• Bachelor's degree from a four year accredited college or university preferred.
• Knowledge of current practices in marketing, fundraising and community development, as well as the behavioral health field.

Experience: 

• Marketing, development or related field preferable
• Software skills must include Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat.) 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical: 

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Location: 

• Chattanooga, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.