Program Coordinator

Posted: 04/27/2025

POSITION   

Program Coordinator               
 

ORGANIZATION  

Highlands Economic Partnership under the umbrella of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce  
 

OFFICE LOCATION  

1 West First Street, Cookeville, TN 38501  

 

REPORTS TO  

Vice President of Highlands Economic Partnership   

 

HOURS  

Full-time, non-exempt.  

Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5:00PM 

Occasional early morning and nights.      

 

PAY  

Commensurate with experience.    

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITES   

The Highlands Economic Partnership is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and results-oriented Program Coordinator to oversee our nine impact programs. These programs align with our core initiatives: economic development, workforce development, legislative advocacy, and career exploration. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to facilitate and coordinate all stakeholders and participants in each of these impact programs and will have a keen understanding of social media marketing to promote our organization and its efforts. 

  • Program Coordination: Oversee the operation of our nine impact programs, ensuring they align with our core initiatives and contribute to improving the quality of life in the Highlands region. 

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate and coordinate all stakeholders and participants involved in our impact programs to ensure smooth operations and maximum impact. 

  • Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for all program-related communication, both internally and externally. 

  • Marketing and Advocacy: Promote our organization and its initiatives through effective social media strategies. Advocate for our initiatives in legislative matters when necessary. 

  • Reporting and Evaluation: Prepare reports on program progress and outcomes for the Vice President and other key stakeholders. Regularly evaluate program performance and make recommendations for improvement. 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Ability to accomplish following tasks: plan and coordinate economic development programs; prepare technical reports and materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials, businesses, and the public; and maintain a customer management database, blog writing, and compliance reporting. 

  • Knowledge of economic and workforce development principles. 

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities. 

  • Knowledge of the following software preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, Constant Contact, WordPress, Adobe Editing Suite, HubSpot and Prezi. 

  • Strong understanding of social media marketing and digital communication strategies. 

  • Experience with career exploration initiatives. 

  • Strong grammatical and writing skills are required. 

  • Must be able to travel part of the time and capable of working on multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously. 

  • Commitment to improving the quality of life in the Highlands region.  

 

Items Required for Application

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

Please email both your resume and cover letter to: lmatthews@cookevillechamber.com

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WHY JOIN US 

Join a dedicated team that is passionate about economic development and improving the quality of life in the Highlands region. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in our community. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other criteria protected by local, state, or federal law.   

  

Highlands Economic Partnership under the umbrella of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Lynne Matthews