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Programs Coordinator

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful
  • Knoxville, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Available Position: Programs Coordinator

Salary: $42,000 with opportunity for raises

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 levels 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
  • 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
  • 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