External Relations Associate

About This Role

This role will support ThinkTennessee's communications, events, and fundraising efforts, strengthening organizational operations. The External Relations Associate will contribute to a dynamic team within a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design assistance for reports, presentations, and other materials
• Draft communications including email newsletters, press releases, and event invitations
• Create, edit, and schedule content for social media platforms to grow online reach and engagement
• Update website with recent news clips, press releases, and new research products
• Maintain media contact database for local, regional, and national outlets
• Coordinate event logistics including venue selection, catering, registration, and communication
• Conduct prospect research on foundation and individual donors
• Maintain data entry for the organization’s CRM including donations and grant administration
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters
• Manage internal staff meetings and communications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years relevant work experience
• Extremely strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to ideate and bring graphic design concepts to life
• Ability to organize, maintain, and coordinate project files
• Effective manager of long checklist to execute event coordination
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Passion for and demonstrated commitment to ThinkTennessee’s mission
• Strong commitment to racial equity and a deep understanding of how to communicate effectively about race and equity issues
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution
• Ability to manage work streams on various project teams and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and duties within the organization’s overall mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 2+ years relevant work experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience working with social media and scheduling platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Experience with CRM databases
• Proficiency in Canva or other graphic design software
• Proficiency in Excel and/or basic budgeting

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits