What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful?
Available Position: Programs Coordinator
Position Location: Greater Knoxville, TN Area
Position Description
The Programs Coordinator will be expected to:
- Independently manage, follow KTNRB protocols for, and regularly report on programs such as Adopt a River Mile, programs with sustainability infrastructure, among others
- Use Microsoft Office and other applications to track, compile, and create communication graphics on data from managed programs
- Follow all safety protocols around KTNRB equipment, programs and events
- Cultivate relationships with program participants through regular communication with individuals as well as consistent program-wide newsletters
- Contribute to social media platforms following KTNRB branding and communications protocols
- Organize and run some of the KTNRB volunteer river cleanups; lead extensive volunteer recruitment through community outreach and campaigns using MailChimp or similar apps
- Take and pass a physical exam, getting cleared to:
- participate in river cleanups through all weather conditions
- frequently and repeatedly lift 50 lbs. or more
- climb in and out of our metal john boats with ease
- walk on steep inclines and various surfaces
- endure through river cleanups that take nearly all day
- ability to drive our 26-foot work boats while transporting volunteers (will be trained to drive boat, but need to have physical ability)
- Adhere to our organization’s tobacco-free policy (no smoking, dip, or vaping in vehicles or at river cleanups)
- Participate in a background check
- Ability and willingness to be trained for up to at least one year on many different layers of this crucial position, from organizational branding and communications; to program operations; to safety protocols and policies with river cleanups, fleet, and equipment; to organizational culture
- Willingness to travel and work at cleanups on weekends, occasionally returning late hours.
· This role will directly support the Executive Director and collaborate with our Programs Coordinator and Education & Outreach Coordinator, who work at the same level as the Development Coordinator position
- Be prepared to step up for other tasks needed to complete our mission
Desired Qualifications for Programs Coordinator
- Bachelor’s degree
- Willingness to participate in a background check
- High sense of responsibility and priority for safety
- Agreement to follow our Safety Policy at all times
- Commitment to getting the job done
- Squarespace (ability to be trained)
- Video Production (no prior experience required; studio training will be provided)
- Social media
- Microsoft Office
- Outgoing, energetic personality a must—Be prepared to meet and work with partners and volunteers from all walks of life. You’ll be expected to help them to have an unforgettable, positive experience with us!
- Strong sense of team mentality with the ability to work on your part independently
- Willingness to follow Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful’s policies, outlined company culture, and branding
- Ability to be trained to drive our truck and haul 26-foot work boat (no prior experience required)
- Ability to be trained to drive volunteers to shorelines in 26-foot work boat (no prior experience required)
- Hard work ethic and ability to work in extreme weather of all seasons
- Flexibility with hours, with crew working beyond 8-hour days when scouting locations for cleanups and working actual cleanup days.
- Physical prowess for river cleanups that last hours
- Willingness to travel and work at cleanups on weekends
- Sense of responsibility to make a difference for our planet and love of wildlife
- Must be based in the Greater Knoxville area
What We Offer
- Adventure through one of the most beautiful parts of the country in all seasons—the views are unbelievable!
- Measurable, positive impact on our planet in the work you do
- Flexibility
- Competitive Pay
- The chance to acquire new skills, from operational work like hitching, hauling, and driving a boat to administrative work such as video production, web editing, and social media training.
- Great chance to develop relationship building skills as you will work with people from all walks of life and visit different parts of the Southern United States.
- An exciting work environment working with an energetic team