Coordinator of Talent Development

Provides Talent team project management, event, meeting, committee and administrative support

Supports day-to-day operations, project and program activities of the Talent Theater
Provides administrative and event logistics support to Talent Development initiatives including pre-K-12 education, postsecondary attainment, adult attainment, committees, councils, grant activities, employer engagement and cross-theater initiatives
Develops strategies and collateral to share information about Talent theater initiatives with Chamber members, education stakeholders, and regional and national partners; assists with newsletter development and blogs
Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of Talent Development customers, stakeholders, programs and initiatives
Provides research on issues and information as requested and coordinates with The Research Center if applicable
Maintains strong customer service relationships with team members, Chamber staff, volunteers and stakeholders and fields engagement inquiries from Chamber members interested in getting involved in Talent Development initiatives
Presents in Chamber Chat, sharing information about Talent Development initiatives with new Chamber members
Compiles Talent content for quarterly President’s Report to the Chamber’s Board of Directors
Posts jobs and internships on Chamber job board
Maintains updates to Talent-related websites, including the Workforce & Education section of the Chamber’s website, the TN BLU-SkillSPAN website, and the New Skills Ready website
Submits invoices and reimbursement requests to accounting on behalf of the Talent team, and assists in strategic planning and budgeting, as needed
Provides scheduling assistance for the team
Participates in the Chamber’s overall revenue culture through pre-determined revenue accountabilities that align to the work of the Talent Development team

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Prefer either a minimum of two-years’ experience or an associate/bachelor’s degree and one-year of experience
Experience in education, workforce development and volunteer management preferred; experience in a nonprofit organization a plus
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment
Knowledge of cross-sector engagement and workforce development stakeholders including state and local government agencies, community-based organizations, secondary and postsecondary education institutions, and employers

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) with an aptitude to quickly master new software programs and interactive media applications
Demonstrated knowledge of general business principles and office protocol

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to research issues and provide concise, effective written analysis
Ability to manage and process multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in teams or independently, respond to team members’ needs while balancing priorities
Strong customer service skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to share Chamber work with funders and stakeholders; experience tracking budgets and reporting outcomes is desired but not required
Self-motivated to accomplish goals, while incorporating direction of managers into daily work
Creative problem solver with a positive attitude
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Application Instructions

Send cover letter and resume to employment@nashvillechamber.com.

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Position Requirements

Application Instructions