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Job Title: Events & Marketing Coordinator

Department: Audience & Community

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement

Classification: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location:  Colchester or Upper Valley, Vermont

Cellular Phone Reimbursement Eligible: Yes

Prepared Date: July 2026

Application Process: Applications should be accompanied by a resume and cover letter. Applications missing either will be considered incomplete and thus not reviewed.

Summary 

The Events & Marketing Coordinator is a key ambassador for Vermont Public, helping bring our mission, programming and public service value to life. This position represents Vermont Public at community events around the region. Through face-to-face interactions, they create welcoming and engaging experiences that introduce new audiences to our brand and strengthen loyalty among existing fans, supporters and partners.

In addition to community event engagement, the Events & Marketing Coordinator supports Vermont Public’s broader marketing and engagement efforts by curating and promoting our community calendar, hosting station tours and educational visits, and providing marketing and event support.

The role requires a strong interest in and knowledge of public media; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and comfort engaging with the public in face-to-face settings. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. The role involves frequent travel throughout Vermont, with occasional travel to Canada.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Community Events & Brand Representation (40%)

• Serve as an enthusiastic brand ambassador for Vermont Public, representing our mission, programming and community value with warmth and professionalism at community events across the region.

• Recommend and help select community events, performances and tabling opportunities that align with Vermont Public’s audience engagement goals.

• Support fundraising and other mission-aligned activities as needed and appropriate.

Audience Experience Planning (25%)

• Help design creative, welcoming booth and table experiences that introduce new audiences to Vermont Public and deepen loyalty among existing fans and supporters.

• Work with internal teams to develop, coordinate and host interactive station tours and educational visits.

Marketing & Promotion (25%)

• Manage Vermont Public’s online community calendar by vetting and approving submissions, and curating listings to feature on other platforms.

• Perform other marketing and engagement duties as assigned, including support for e-newsletters, promotional materials and branded swag. 

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Track event participation, audience engagement and other key metrics; evaluate results and recommend improvements to strengthen future outreach.

EXCELLENCE IN THIS ORGANIZATION 

• A high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. 

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging.

• Preserving confidentiality appropriately.

• Serving as an excellent ambassador for the organization, both formally and informally. Helping audience and potential audience members, donors, and potential donors connect with the organization.

• Facilitating excellent communications across departments, among employees, and with the public. Fostering open and candid relationships with Vermont Public audience and donors. Managing conflict constructively.

• Demonstrating a commitment to the continuous improvement of the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision.

• Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and enthusiasm for this work.

• Expressing consistent, high-performance expectations for themselves, their department, the leadership, and the organization itself.

• Developing a broad understanding of the organization’s departments, programs, and services to assist donors, collaborate effectively with peers, ensure respectful communication and teamwork among departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in events, marketing or related experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences in person.

• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally in public settings