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Marketing & Communication Coordinator

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support TN Local Food’s outreach efforts. This part-time position will focus on managing digital communications related to ongoing TN Local Food educational initiatives, community updates, fundraising efforts, and event promotions across our marketing channels.

The ideal candidate will have experience creating engaging content for social media, managing newsletters through Mailchimp, and designing graphics using Canva or similar design applications. Familiarity with food systems, sustainable agriculture, or related fields is a plus, but not required.

About TN Local Food

TN Local Food is dedicated to strengthening Tennessee’s local food systems through education, collaboration, and community events. A key part of this mission is the annual TN Local Food Summit, which brings together farmers, chefs, educators, and community members to celebrate and advance local food initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Management

  • Create, schedule, and manage social media posts promoting TN Local Food educational initiatives, community updates, fundraising efforts, and events

  • Develop engaging content (graphics, captions, reels, stories, etc.) across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

  • Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages as needed.

• Newsletter Development

  • Design and distribute weekly newsletters via Mailchimp.

  • Coordinate content, event updates, and community highlights.

• Event Communication Support

  • Attend in-person TN Local Food events in Middle Tennessee (as needed) to capture live content (photos, videos, posts).

  • Assist with real-time coverage and post-event recaps.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

• Strong experience in Canva or other graphic design applications.

• Proficiency in Mailchimp or similar newsletter/email marketing platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative eye for content creation (basic photography or video skills a plus).

• Must live in Middle Tennessee and be available for in-person events as needed.

• Experience or interest in the agricultural/food systems space is a bonus, but not required.

• Highly organized, reliable, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Position Details

• Hours: ~15 hours per week

• Compensation: $15–18/hour, commensurate with experience

• Employment Type: This is a 1099 independent contractor position and does not include benefits.

• Work Environment: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person event attendance in Nashville-area.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and samples of social media content, newsletters, and graphic design work to info@tnlocalfood.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Tennessee Local Food is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Tennessee Local Food welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and ideas.