ProgramMarketing Senior Coordinator, Alex Haley Farm, TN

Organization Overview

Childrens Defense Fund (CDF) envisions a nation where marginalized children flourishleaders prioritize theirwell-beingand communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. CDFs mission is to buildcommunityso young people grow up with dignity hope and joy. CDF core values are Justice Compassion Equity Trust and Love.

We serve and advocate for the largest most diverse generation in America: the74 million childrenand youth under the age of 18 and 30 million young adults under the age of 25 with particular attention to those living in poverty and communities of color. CDF partners with policymakers alignedorganizationsand funders in this service. The Childrens Defense Fund is the only national multi-issue advocacy organization working at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice by wielding the moral authority of programmatic proximity and community organizing to inform public policy. For more information visit.

Position Summary

The Program/Marketing Senior Coordinator supports the Managing Director in advancing CDF Alex Haley Farm as a dynamic training ground and space for spiritual renewala meeting ground for organizers young advocates policymakers and servant leaders committed to children youth and families. Rooted in CDFs values and an ethos of radical hospitality this role helps translate the Farms mission into excellent day-to-day execution through coordinated communications thoughtful visitor experience support and strong operational follow-through.

Working closely withCDF communications the Senior Coordinatorhelps plan promote and document convenings and programs on The Farm including supporting calendars and outreach coordinating program materials and participant communications andassistingwith on-sitelogisticsand vendor needs as assigned. The Senior Coordinatoralso supports marketing and outreach that invites values-aligned groups to host retreats convenings and educational experiences at Alex Haley Farmincluding nonprofit faith-based education and community partnersand helps maintain audience-ready content that communicates the Farms story and impact to both prospective renters and potential donors ensuring consistent values-aligned messaging across channels.

Responsibilities:

Project & Program Coordination

• Support planning scheduling and execution of cross-functional project and program workplans timelines and deliverables.

• Assistwith coordinatingmaterials for team meetings retreatsand eventsheld at Alex Haley Farm.

• Support onboarding communications and day-to-day coordination with consultants advisors and partner organizations.

• Maintain cleartimelycommunication with cross-sector partners to integrate project and Farm-based resources into events and learning spaces.

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with internal communications and external partners to develop and implement coordinated promotional plans across digital print and event-based channels.

• Create schedule and distribute audience-ready content (e.g. posts short videos graphics email copy) that elevates CDF Alex Haley Farm its convenings and its availability for values-aligned retreats and rentals.

• Support outreach to new media speakers and community messengers to broaden reach with priority audiences including nonprofit faith-based education and community partners and potential donors.

• Organize and execute book promotions and documentary screenings at CDF Alex Haley Farm aligned with grant deliverables including author/filmmaker engagement outreach materials and day-of-eventlogistics.

Event & On-Site Support

• Assistwith event and programlogisticsfrom planning through closeout including run-of-show support participant communications room and materials set-up and vendor coordination as assigned.

• Help uphold a consistently positive visitor experience aligned with CDF values and an ethos of radical hospitality.

• Support coordination of exhibit installations screenings and other program activations at Alex Haley Farm and partner venues including transport set-up and documentation needs.

Content & Resource Support

• Assistwith organizing digitizing and maintaining project assets and archival materials in accessible well-documented systems.

• Support drafting editing and distribution of program-facing resources and educational materials in coordination with project leads.

• Help collect organize and incorporate community-submitted stories testimonies and feedback into project deliverables asappropriate.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Support collection and organization of feedback survey data and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement and end-of-project evaluation.

• Prepare periodic updates summaries and progress reports for internal partners and external stakeholders as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• 25years of relevant experience in program/project coordination events and/or communications.

• Understandingand commitment to the vision and mission of the Childrens Defense Fund Alex Haley Farmand CDF Freedom Schools.

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to improving the lives of children and their families.

• Ability to support and collaborate with colleagues in addressing organization-wide goals.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be ateam playerin a fast-paced working environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work without close supervision.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with professionalism and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to meet tight deadlines.

• High levelof maturity and ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies.

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