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

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No