Marketing Event Specialist

United Communications; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Community Engagement & Event Coordinator, where you'll organize community events and enhance brand visibility. This role is crucial for fostering relationships and supporting the mission of delivering exceptional service throughout Middle Tennessee.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Family-Oriented Culture

PTO and Paid Holidays

401k + Match

HSA

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event planning or community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute community events and sponsorship activations.
• Collaborate with internal departments for seamless event execution.
• Capture content for social media and digital platforms.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Two-year degree from an accredited college

Experience in marketing or public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

IT’S NOT GOING OUT OF OUR WAY; IT IS OUR WAY!
At United Communications, we seek excellence in everything we do. We make it our mission to think ahead, make it easy, and make it personal. Every time.We’ve had the home team advantage for over 75 years, and we’re proud to serve the communities where we live, work, and play.

Join the Home Team

• Award-Winning Culture: 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work
• 4.7 Google Star Rating
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Family-Oriented Culture, PTO, and Paid Holidays
• 401k + Match, HSA, and more!

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING
As a Community Engagement & Event Coordinator on our Marketing team, this role is instrumental in organizing and executing dynamic community events and employee-centered activities that enhance customer experience, drive brand awareness, and strengthen community partnerships. With a direct impact on our Net Promoter Score (NPS), this position is key to fostering strong relationships and supporting United’s mission of delivering exceptional service throughout Middle Tennessee.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, personable, and creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about community engagement. This role also includes content creation for United’s social media platforms and strategic branding initiatives to increase visibility in target markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging community events, sponsorship activations, and internal company initiatives that enhance United’s reputation and visibility.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless event execution.
  
• Managelogistics, vendor relations, budgeting, and on-site coordination for all events.
  
• Track and measure the success of events based on attendance, engagement, and feedback.
  
• Develop and nurture partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations.
  
• Collaborate with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and other utility partners such as Duck River Electric on co-branding initiatives.
  
• Represent United Communications at local festivals, resource fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Maintain and update the master event calendar to align with strategic businessobjectives.
  
• Capture compelling content (photos, videos, and stories) for social media and digital platforms.
  
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure event promotions align with United’s brand strategy and annual revenue growth goals.
  
• Contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns that drive audience engagement.
  
• Partner with Sales, Customer Experience, and Operations teams to integrate marketing efforts into company-wide initiatives.
  
• Identify opportunities for additional community programs and partnerships to enhance United’s outreach.
• Maintain strong internal communication to ensure company-wide support for engagement initiatives.
  
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
  
• Support other marketing and company initiatives as needed.
  
• Performadditional duties assigned by the Senior Marketing Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Requires a two-year degree from an accredited college, or 2-4 years of related experience in marketing, public relations, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in event planning, community engagement, or a related role.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
  
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally as needed.
  
• Basic graphic design skills and experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
  
• Knowledge of social media marketing and content creation.
  
• Strong conceptual and creative design skills with the ability to contribute ideas and marketing solutions.

WHO WE ARE
United launched high-quality telephone service for our rural Middle Tennessee communities in 1947 and has evolved to be an innovative internet service provider for consumers and businesses. Boasting the fastest internet speeds in the region, as recognized by Broadband Now, United also delivers a personalized user experience with local customer service, ranking as one of the industry’s best in customer satisfaction. United offers the latest technology in fiber optic, fixed wireless, and DSL internet, and it was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a fiber-to-the-home product to residential customers. United has partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation to extend broadband to more residents and businesses in under-connected areas.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S CORE VALUES:
We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.

• Safety– we assure the safety of everything we do.
• Service– we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
• United– we communicate and collaborate.
• Integrity– we keep our promises and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Driven– we serve to win customers.