LiberTEA Coordinator at The Equity Alliance in Nashville, TN

The Equity Alliance (501(c)(3)) 
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $25/hr 
Reports to: Deputy Director 

LiberTEA is The Equity Alliance’s leadership development and civic education program designed to equip community members with the tools, knowledge, and relationships needed to lead, organize, and create change in their communities. Through weekly sessions, facilitated conversations, hands-on learning, and community engagement, LiberTEA helps participants deepen their understanding of systems, advocacy, organizing, and collective power.

As part of its relaunch, LiberTEA is evolving into a stronger leadership pipeline that not only develops informed community leaders, but also connects participants to ongoing opportunities for advocacy, organizing, and movement-building across Tennessee.

Role Summary
The LiberTEA Coordinator is responsible for fully managing and executing the LiberTEA leadership development program. This role ensures a high-quality, consistent experience for participants while strengthening the pipeline from training to organizing, advocacy, and leadership. This person will own the program from recruitment through alumni engagement, bringing structure, energy, and follow-through to move LiberTEA forward. 

Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and mission-driven: excited about leadership development, community building, and equity work, and brings energy to both planning and facilitation spaces
• Organized and detail-oriented: able to manage timelines, communications, and multiple moving pieces while keeping systems clean and on track
• Personable and people-centered: builds strong relationships with participants, facilitators, and partners and creates welcoming, engaging spaces
• Strong in follow-through: consistently follows up with applicants, participants, facilitators, and alumni and ensures nothing falls through the cracks
• A self-starter and program builder: takes initiative, owns their work, and is comfortable improving systems and moving the program forward without constant direction

Key Responsibilities

Program Management (In-Cohort)

• Lead weekly execution of LiberTEA sessions held on Thursdays
• Coordinate logistics, materials, and session flow
• Manage participant communication and engagement
• Track attendance, participation, and feedback
• Ensure sessions run smoothly and align with program goals

Facilitator Coordination

• Identify, schedule, and confirm guest facilitators
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facilitators
• Communicate session goals, expectations, and run of show
• Ensure facilitators have all materials and support needed
• Follow up after sessions to gather feedback and maintain strong relationships

Recruitment and Admissions (Between Cohorts)

• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy in partnership with the internal communications team
• Launch and monitor the application process
• Conduct applicant interviews
• Manage interview follow-up and communication
• Oversee the acceptance and enrollment process
• Maintain a clear and organized applicant tracking system

Marketing and Outreach

• Collaborate with the communications team to build and execute a marketing plan
• Support content development and storytelling for LiberTEA
• Conduct outreach to partners, networks, and past participants
• Ensure consistent visibility and engagement leading up to each cohort

Alumni Engagement and Pipeline Development

• Partner with the Alumni Coordinator to support ongoing engagement
• Help plan and execute regional alumni events
• Ensure participants are connected to next steps such as organizing, advocacy, and leadership opportunities
• Support movement of alumni into broader TEA programming

Program Improvement and Systems

• Maintain and update program materials and systems
• Track program outcomes and participant data
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the program experience and impact
• Support alignment with TEA’s broader leadership development pipeline

Key Outcomes

• Successful recruitment and full cohorts
• Strong participant engagement and retention
• Smooth and well-run weekly sessions
• Strong facilitator relationships and effective session delivery
• Clear and consistent communication across participants, facilitators, and alumni
• Active alumni engagement and movement into next steps
• Strengthened LiberTEA program structure and sustainability

Schedule and Compensation

• Part-time role averaging approximately 20 - 25  hours per week
• Weekly Thursday availability required during active cohorts
• Flexible hours outside of sessions for planning, recruitment, and coordination
• Weekly meeting with Deputy Director
• $25 per hour 

Ideal Experience

• Experience in program coordination, organizing, or training preferred
• Experience working with facilitators, speakers, or trainers
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience working with diverse communities