Location: Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette, TN (remote with travel across the region)
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time or Part-time (20–25 hours/week, with scope/workload prioritized accordingly)

About Voices for a Safer Tennessee

Voices for a Safer Tennessee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting pragmatic firearm safety policies and fostering a culture of responsible gun ownership to save lives in Tennessee. We bring together diverse communities to advocate for evidence-based, data-driven solutions and to build a safer future for all Tennesseans.

Position Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Coalition Coordinator will play a key role in expanding the reach and impact of Voices for a Safer Tennessee across the region (primary focus on Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette). This position is responsible for building relationships with community leaders and local partners, coordinating the organization’s presence at community events, and managing interns and volunteers in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Coalition Building & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with Safer TN coalition, local partner organizations, businesses, and community leaders in Southwest Tennessee who support firearm safety efforts.
• Coordinate and attend coalition meetings, listening sessions, and networking events to raise awareness and expand grassroots support.
• Build trust and cultivate strong relationships across diverse constituencies—including firearm owners, faith leaders, civic groups, and both urban and rural stakeholders across Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette counties.
• Serve as a local ambassador for Voices for a Safer Tennessee in Southwest Tennessee communities, including potential public speaking/presentations on firearm safety.

Community Event Coordination

• Identify and organize Voices for a Safer Tennessee’s presence at key community events (e.g., festivals, civic organization meetings, educational forums, etc.).
• Set up and manage event tables, distribute materials, and represent the organization to the public.
• Ensure event logistics, materials, pre and post event communications, taking pictures for social media, and other staffing duties are handled efficiently.

Volunteer & Intern Management

• Recruit, train, and manage local interns and volunteers to support outreach and event activities.
• Develop a strong, reliable network of volunteers who can represent the organization throughout Southwest Tennessee.
• Coordinate schedules and tasks to ensure effective and meaningful engagement for all volunteers and interns.

Administrative & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of events, outreach, and volunteer engagement.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive Director and other team members.
• Assist with other administrative or programmatic tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Passion for the mission of Voices for a Safer Tennessee and belief in bipartisan, community-centered advocacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Experience in event planning, grassroots organizing, or volunteer coordination is preferred.
• Self-starter who is highly organized and able to work independently with remote support.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southwest Tennessee and work some evenings or weekends.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple short- and long-term projects effectively.

Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, non-profit management, public administration, public policy, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on organizing experience) is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in community organizing, volunteer management, event planning, or public-facing advocacy with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range is $48,000-$52,000 annually for Full-time.
• Health Care and Technology stipends provided.
• Generous PTO, including sick leave, vacation days, and holiday schedules.
• Flexible, remote work environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Mileage and event-related expenses reimbursed

Overview: Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN) is seeking interns across the state to aid with remote and in person activities. Safer TN interns will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with our staff and board of directors as they impact firearm safety education and legislation across the state.

We are seeking interns to assist with on campus involvement, assist with research projects, staff local events, and help to create social media content. Applicants should be organized and have excellent written and oral communications skills. Applicants should also have interest and experience in one or more of the following areas: event planning and execution, public health and/or policy research, community organizing, creating content for and managing social media accounts. Candidates should also have a demonstrated interest in public policy, public safety education, and/or communications. The intern may be asked to work on a variety of other tasks as needed.

Position is currently open to: Undergraduate students over the age of 18 residing in Tennessee.

Length and location: Interns should be able to commit 10-20 hours per week over the course of 12-16 weeks and have access to a personal computer with video functionality. Interns should be able to to travel to Nashville twice during their internship. Start and end dates of the internship are flexible.

Application Deadline: Rolling. If your school requires you to submit your internship information by a certain date for funding or to receive credit, please specify this in your application.

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to info@safertn.org with subject line “Safer TN Internship Application“

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