Foundation Events Lead — Logistics, Volunteers & Impact

Helen Ross McNabb Center; Black Oak (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Ross McNabb Center is seeking a Foundation Events Specialist to support event logistics, sponsor benefits fulfillment, and volunteer management for the Foundation's events.

This full-time, in-person role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts—from budgeting and print pieces to on-site volunteer leadership at events in Knoxville and surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required/preferred.
• 1–2 years in event management, project management, volunteer coordination, or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Foundation Event Operations (60%): logistics, budget tracking, supplies, and prints.
• Support Foundation Event Sponsorship Benefits Fulfillment: manage sponsor logos, signage, and web placement.
• Coordinate Foundation Event Communications Calendar with Marketing for timely graphic design requests.
• Handle Event Print Management: obtain quotes, place orders, ensure deadlines.
• Oversee Supplies and Inventory: organize event closets and packing lists, track expenses.
• On-Event Duties: reserve vehicles, manage pickups/drop-offs.
• Foundation Event Volunteers (40%): recruit, signups via SignUp Genius, communications, on-site volunteer leadership, and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Helen Ross McNabb Center is seeking a Foundation Events Specialist to support event logistics, sponsor benefits fulfillment, and volunteer management for the Foundation's events.

This full-time, in-person role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts—from budgeting and print pieces to on-site volunteer leadership at events in Knoxville and surrounding counties.