Program Manager and Event Coordinator - Jackson, TN, US

Thank you for taking the time to review our Program Manager and Event Coordinator position.  At Leaders Credit Union, our mission is to "Power your passion and make lives better."   We are very intentional about the hiring and interview process, which means we take our time.  We ...

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Thank you for taking the time to review our Program Manager and Event Coordinator position.  At Leaders Credit Union, our mission is to "Power your passion and make lives better."   We are very intentional about the hiring and interview process, which means we take our time.  We want to make sure that you find the perfect career path    We truly appreciate your interest in Leaders Credit Union.

Who is Leaders Credit Union? We are a member-owned financial cooperative.   This means that we exist to serve the needs of the consumers who own accounts at Leaders Credit Union.  They are owners, and their financial well-being is at the heart of every decision we make.  We are one of the largest credit unions in West Tennessee, and one of the most stable.  Our purpose is simple:  to provide a sound, convenient alternative to traditional banking.

What are our core values?  As a team member of Leaders Credit Union, you would be asked to adhere to a specific set of core values.  These values should govern all decisions that are made when serving our members' needs. These values are:

• Member Focused
• Team Oriented
• Community Minded
• Forward Thinking
• Trusted Partner

Why Leaders?  Leaders Credit Union has been ranked one of the Best Credit Unions to Work for three years in a row.  So, what makes Leaders such a great place to work?

• Great benefits We offer healthcare, vacation time, sick time, 401k options, and a profit-sharing plan (just to name a few)  Our Human Resources team is always looking to ensure that our benefit packages are competitive.
• Work with a mission Our mission statement isn't just something written on a billboard, we truly look to "power your passion and make lives better."  That mission is lived out by member-facing personnel as well as our back-office employees.
• Extensive training We go to great lengths to make sure you know your job responsibilities and are comfortable through a very thorough training process.  But our training goes beyond that.   We offer monthly classes on everything from mortgage products to conflict resolution.  We give you the tools you need to succeed.
• Room for growth At Leaders, you are only limited by your own ambition.  Being part of a quickly growing financial institution leaves room for personal growth, and we do our best to promote from within whenever possible.  

What does a day as a Program Manager and Event Coordinator look like?

As a member of the Marketing team, you may perform a variety of responsibilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Leaders Education Foundation with scholarships, grants, and donor engagement.

• Planning and executing a wide range of events, managing budgets, logistics, and resources to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.

• Managing vendor relationships and contracts to ensure timely delivery and seamless coordination.

• Coordinating community initiatives, sponsorships, and volunteer activities while representing Leaders Credit Union and the Leaders Education Foundation at events and building strong relationships with community partners.

• Communicating professionally with vendors and partners, managing schedules and event documentation, managing calendars, budgets, reports and assisting with promotions, and maintaining organized records.

What is the schedule? Our hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.   This position combines both office-based work as well as on-site event support. Sometimes giving top-notch member service may require a little overtime, but we value work-life-balance and do our best to limit this.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events and community activities for this position.

Does your skillset and experience line up?  For this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2–5 years of experience in event coordination, program management, or a related role

• Demonstrated experience working with vendors and managing event logistics

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, or similar tools; experience with event management software is a plus

What is next?  If you think this role is the perfect fit for you, please apply, and upload your resume online.  Once you have applied you will receive an email from our system saying your application has been received.  Keep an eye on your email over the next few weeks as this is our main form of communication.  If the next step for you is an interview, we will reach out via email.  If this position isn't the right fit at this time, we will keep your resume on file in case anything else comes available that you might be a great fit for.

Thank you for choosing Leaders