Associate, Event Management

Job ID: 518872
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Associate, Event Management - 518872

Organization: CAO

Department: ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS

Work Location: Chattanooga Office Complex or Knoxville Office Complex

Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/17/2026

Posting Close: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

**This role requires 60%- 70%+ travel within the Tennessee valley**

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Associate, Event Management, serves an essential role in coordinating and executing TVA’s internal and external meetings and events. In coordination with the Senior Manager of Brand Marketing and the Senior Event Specialist consults with clients across the TVA enterprise, this position is responsible for coordinating and executing all required resources related to assigned meetings and events and/or actively engaging other team members in support of their meetings and events. This is a critical role — a successful corporate event helps TVA build strong relationships with our stakeholders, inclusive of employees, customers, stakeholders, investors, community, and the media.

The associate has responsibility for all activities related to assigned live or virtual meetings, events, and tradeshow exhibits.

Works with the enterprise marketing team and various stakeholders to provide strategic direction, coordination, and execution for corporate internal and external meetings/events. This includes, but is not limited to, amplifying Communications strategic priorities and messaging; understanding client needs and their budget, suggesting dates/times, production timelines, venue review and selection, scope, and desired outcomes for events.

Identifies and secures resources, establishes and manages budgets, communicates with clients/stakeholders to keep them informed, and review and approve vendors in accordance with TVA policies in order to secure the best prices and products. Manages vendors and a diverse mix of staff to ensure all aspects of events are executed flawlessly and exceeds expectations.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervisory Responsibility - None

Budget Responsibility - None

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Exhibits and promotes integrity, respect, and authenticity in all interactions internal or external to TVA Communications and in performance of assigned duties.

2. Demonstrates strong collaboration, open-mindedness, and partnership with teammates within and outside the TVA Communications organization.

3. Enhances and protects the TVA reputation and brand; builds understanding and support for the agency’s long-term strategy and enterprise priorities.

4. Develops event specific strategies, creates personal operating standards, and leads cross-functional teams to plan, resource, implement and execute internal and external meetings/events.

5. Works within existing TVA guidelines and adheres to industry standard ethical guidelines.

6. Creates complex project-type plans within relatively short time frames.

7. Coordinates and monitors event timelines ensuring deadlines are met.

8. Identifies logistical needs required to execute assigned events to include securing necessary staffing, venues, sponsorships, registrations, presentation material, reporting and related technology resources.

9. Serves as liaison with vendors on event related matters.

10. Completes, both accurately and timely, event related finances including invoice reconciliation and reporting.

11. Collaborate with team manager to develop, implement, and execute enterprise-wide live and virtual event & major meeting strategy.

12. Understands TVA’s brand, business operations, business strategy, current and future issues affecting near and long-term plans, and the culture and value systems impacting TVA’s effectiveness.

13. Ensures TVA’s participation/representation are conducted in a way that advances TVA’s overall brand; include use of appropriate protocol, identifying all appropriate stakeholders, customer, and constituency groups as well as political/business leaders whose attendance/participation would be appropriate to for each event.

14. Driving brand consistency and cost effectiveness using thoughtful enterprise-wide processes.

15. Works directly with clients/stakeholders, their direct reports, senior management assistants, and organization group leaders to create programs, establish goals, and manage associated events. Interfaces with these individuals using tact and diplomacy.

16. Proposes new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.

17. Maintains an understanding of corporate/business unit goals and issues, brand marketing priorities and industry trends.

18. Effectively collaborate and coordinate with Communications colleagues to promote best practices, idea sharing and success for all meetings/events and associated communications plans.

19. Act as a subject matter expert consulting on smaller events/meetings as needed.

20. Supports Marketing & Creative Communications’ budget and key metric responsibilities.

21. Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Organization, and the Public Information organization in particular, in accordance with Emergency Plan procedures. Supports on-call rotation for after-hours needs. Additional assignments as needed.

22. Keep inventory of “tradeshow” related assets (backdrops, popup displays, projectors, computers, and other display materials)

23. Close out all events as required

24. Drive flawless execution of major meetings and events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, public relations, hospitality management, English or related fields. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Experience – At least five (5) years of experience in the marketing, communications, liberal arts, or hospitality management. Must also be familiar with the companies that supply event services or facilities, such as conference centers, hotels, catering firms, audiovisual specialists, speakers bureaus, exhibit companies and set builders. Event production experience a plus.

Certification/License, etc — CMP Certification highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Proven knowledge of large and complex event marketing/management processes, practices, and tools; ability to interact persuasively with all levels of the organization and external to the company; skills in current communications technology; creativity and resourcefulness. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions. Fantastic customer service ethic, high standards for quality and passion for brand fidelity.

Proficient using the Web to conduct research, event administration and procurement as well as with the latest versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Connect or other virtual platforms a plus. Excellent organization skills and experience with project management techniques and tools. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers. Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.


Email documents to [email protected]


More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].