Communications and Events Coordinator

Position Description YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women across East Tennessee. This position leads communications and marketing execution, coordinates special events, and supports donor engagement and volunteer coordination efforts that strengthen long-term philanthropic support. Track and report on key marketing, communications, event, and donor engagement metrics Maintain accurate donor, sponsorship, and event records within the organization’s CRM system Support donor stewardship activities, including timely acknowledgments, thank-you communications, and follow-up touchpoints Assist with donor cultivation support for events and campaigns, ensuring a positive and consistent donor experience Support cross-departmental coordination to ensure alignment of messaging, fundraising priorities, and donor communications Help maintain systems that support donor tracking, engagement history, and fundraising reporting accuracy Assist with general administrative tasks related to communications, events, volunteer engagement, and development operations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, event coordination, or development support Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear and compelling content for donor and public audiences Experience supporting fundraising events, donor engagement, or stewardship activities preferred Proficiency with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva or similar) Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and strong initiative Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events and donor activities Commitment to respectful, inclusive, and relationship-centered engagement with donors, volunteers, and community partners Compensation and Benefits