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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 Talent Retention Specialist today!

The Talent Retention Specialist

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of position:

• The Talent Retention Specialist will support center-wide initiatives designed to foster a positive workplace culture, promote staff wellbeing, and strengthen employee retention.
• This role provides essential administrative, logistical, and communications support to ensure the success of internal engagement efforts and employee recognition programs.
• Reporting directly to the Vice President of Organizational Culture and Advancement, this individual will play a key role in executing day-to-day operational tasks, coordinating staff events across 20+ locations, and supporting internal campaigns related to wellness, appreciation, and culture-building.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate logistics for staff appreciation events, wellness challenges, and morale-building initiatives
• Manage scheduling, invitations, and calendar support for internal events and meetings
• Assist with internal communications, email responses, and follow-up tasks
• Distribute employee engagement items, including prizes, swag, and printed materials
• Support volunteer programs such as therapy dog visits and other special projects
• Maintain organized records of participation and engagement metrics
• Collaborate with other departments and administrative staff as needed to streamline efforts
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP, including task tracking and light project coordination

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.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $25.47/hour based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Primary working hours are Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm with some after-hours/weekends required to complete tasks as needed.

Travel:

• Travel required using personal vehicle to drive between sites and events

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic data tracking tools

QUALIFICATIONS - Talent Retention Specialist

Experience / Knowledge:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Experience in employee engagement, wellness coordination, or event planning a plus
• Ability to work independently while juggling multiple projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic data tracking tools

Education / License:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, communications, health promotion, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Friendly, approachable communication style
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• Passion for workplace culture, wellness, or employee engagement

Location:

Knox County, 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.