About TENNESSEE KIDS BELONG:

Tennessee Kids Belong (TKB) is a 501c3 organization launched in 2016 under America's Kids Belong. We employ a proven model to significantly enhance the lives of children in foster care by leading several programs and efforts across the state. Our passionate team, many with personal ties to foster care or adoption, works to ensure these children are seen, heard, and feel a deep sense of belonging in family, community, and society. We prioritize child-centered approaches and emphasize emotional intelligence and character alongside traditional metrics for success.

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POSITION FOCUS

We are seeking to hire our next team member to primarily serve the Projects & Events Manager in the I Belong Project™ (IBP) planning, execution, and coordination for each filming day. Travel is required as events are held monthly throughout the state.

The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories and voices of kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption. These pop-up photo and video shoots take place monthly as part of an entire day designed for youth to have fun, play, and just be kids. Capturing and sharing each child’s story is done with the utmost dignity with hopes that the resulting videos connect children with a forever family.

Link to IBP Kid's Videos : bit.ly/IBPvideos

Specifics

• Assist in planning monthly IBP events
• Secure new partners/donors for each IBP (as needed)
• Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive event coverage
• Collect gifts for kids before each event
• Conduct volunteer background checks
• Manage event supplies, inventory, and Amazon wishlists
• Manage event contacts in Salesforce
• Provide hands-on support during monthly mid-week events (setup, event itself, and cleanup)
• Assist in post-event tasks such as gathering feedback and organizing supplies
• Track child status updates
• Coordinate video file transfers and upload final videos to Vimeo and TKB website
• Coordinate with community partners on Child Specific Recruitment

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SECONDARY FOCUSES

Foster Friendly Business (FFB)

TKB partners with 400+ businesses across the state to help them offer discounts to foster families through our Foster Friendly App.

• Help maintain relationships with these businesses through emails, calls, etc.
• Recruit new businesses to participate in our Foster Friendly Business program through outreach activities

Corporate Events

• Support the planning and coordination of 2 fundraisers in October and November
• Assist in cultivating relationships with sponsors, donors, and attendees to enhance fundraising efforts for TKB
• Assist in event promotion and marketing activities to drive participation and engagement
• Provide on-site support during events to ensure operational efficiency (volunteer management and vendor coordination)
• Assist in evaluating event outcomes (financial results, attendee feedback, and impact on TKB's fundraising initiatives)

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Qualities of a Strong Candidate

• Flexibility to work more during event weeks (1 event/month) and travel to event locations across Tennessee
• Experience in event planning or coordination involving youth
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Administratively oriented
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to handle physical tasks such as setting up equipment and moving supplies
• Passion for working with children and supporting foster care and adoption initiatives

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background check
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Complete Trauma-Training course

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What inspired you to apply for this position?
• Do you have any connection to foster care and/or adoption?

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, TN 37067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Franklin, TN 37067