Sr. Specialist, Event Management

Overview

Sr. Specialist, Event Management - 518114. Organization:
Communications. Department:
Enterprise Communications.

Work Location:

Chattanooga, Tennessee;
Knoxville, Tennessee; or Nashville, Tennessee. Relocation:
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Posting Open: 01/16/2026. Posting Close: 01/22/2026 11:59 PM EST. Salary:
Competitive. The ideal candidate has solid marketing experience creating and leading events and brand experiences that align with enterprise strategies. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) Certification is highly preferred.

The Senior Specialist, Event Management, serves an essential role in coordinating and executing TVA’s internal and external meetings and events. They make our major business meetings/events a resounding success, by fulfilling defined business objectives and metrics. In coordination with the Field Marketing Team Leader, the Communications Team, and various stakeholders, they provide strategic direction, coordination and execution for large and complex corporate internal and external meetings/events.

This is a critical role — a successful corporate event helps TVA build strong relationships with our stakeholders, inclusive of employees, customers, shareholders, investors, community, and the media.

Holds overall responsibility for all the activities related to assigned in-person or virtual events/major meetings… organizing conferences, marketing events, seminars, board meetings, CEO Forums, investor meetings, exhibitions, meetings, awards galas, and tradeshow exhibits. Identifies and secures resources, establishes and manage event budgets, communicate with clients/stakeholders to keep them informed, and vet vendors to secure the best prices and products. Manages vendors and a diverse mix of staff to ensure all aspects of events are executed flawlessly and exceeds expectations.

Works with clients sponsoring the function to understand their needs and financial budget. Suggests dates, timelines and plans the scope of the event, based on a strategic understanding of the TVA mission, branding/marketing objectives and specific needs of the business unit.

• Exhibits and promotes integrity, respect, and authenticity in all interactions internal or external to TVA Communications and in performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration, open-mindedness, and partnership with teammates within and outside the TVA Communications organization.
• Enhances and protects the TVA reputation and brand; builds understanding and support for the agency’s long-term strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate with Manager, Field Marketing, to develop, implement and execute enterprise-wide event & major meeting strategy.
• Develops event specific strategies, creates operating standards, and leads cross-functional teams to plan, resource, implement and execute board, major meetings/events and customer facing activities.
• Develops, plans, and implements programs for the TVA Board and Executive Management to strengthen relationships and improve understandings of TVA’s business objectives with key constituencies and customers.
• Understands TVA’s brand, business operations, business strategy, current and future issues affecting near and long-term plans, and the culture and value systems impacting TVA’s effectiveness.
• Works directly with TVA Board Members/TVA Executive Officers, their direct reports, senior management assistants, and organization group leaders to create programs, establish goals, and coordinate associated events. Interfaces with these individuals using tact and diplomacy.
• Manages multiple teams that plan, coordinate and execute various programs/events sponsored or designated as Board/Executive initiative. Recognizes confrontational situations and applies negotiation/persuasion to facilitate win-win situation.
• Creates complex project-type plans within relatively short time frame.
• Ensures TVA’s participation/representation are conducted in a way that advances TVA’s overall brand; include use of appropriate protocol, identifying all appropriate stakeholders, customer and constituency groups as well as…