LiberTEA Coordinator

• 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