Events & Marketing Assistant

Knoxville, TN (On-site)

$40K/yr – $50K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the events and communications engine for a member club, coordinating planning, on-site execution, and cross-channel promotion to deliver memorable experiences and consistent branding.

  • Event Execution: Plan, logistics, vendor management, and on-site operations to ensure flawless events and campaigns.
  • Brand & Communications: Create messaging strategies and maintain brand consistency across events, websites, and social channels.
  • Operational Ownership: Budget control, timelines, follow-up communications, and collaboration with internal/external partners to drive engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing company events, meetings, tournaments, member activities, and promotional campaigns
  • Coordinate event logistics including scheduling, registrations, setup, signage, décor, and vendor communication
  • Help manage event timelines, guest lists, and follow-up communications
  • Support on-site event operations to ensure smooth execution
  • Independently plans and manages club events
  • Negotiates vendors
  • Creates communications strategy
  • Makes operational decisions without close supervision
  • Controls budgets
  • Assist with creating and scheduling social media content, email campaigns, and promotional materials

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, or related field preferred
  • 1–2 years of experience in marketing, events, hospitality, or administrative support preferred
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office,Canva, social media platforms, and email marketing tools
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends for events when needed
  • Detail-oriented with a positive, team-focused attitude

Preferred

  • Basic graphic design or photography skills
  • Familiarity with social media analytics and digital marketing trends
  • Customer service or hospitality background

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Referral program
  • Paid training
Cherokee Country Club logo

Cherokee Country Club

Founded in 1907, Cherokee Country Club has a long tradition of dedication to enriching the lives of its members and their families by providing the finest in dining, social and recreational interests in a private club environment. Nestled on a bend in the Tennessee river, with sweeping view of the Smoky Mountains, Cherokee Country Club is an unprecedented private destination club. It features a breathtaking 18-hole Donald Ross golf Course, tennis courses and a swimming pool along with an extensive Clubhouse. Having just completed a massive renovation, Cherokee Country Club truly is Knoxville’s premiere private Club.

Founded in 1907
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
157 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.5%
Direct
51.2%
Referral
5.9%
Social
16%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~157

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (5% of company)