Jessica Barrett
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Dynamic Outreach Coordinator with experience in fundraising, community engagement, communications, and market. Proven ability to plan and execute events for diverse audiences, while cultivating donor relationships. Skilled in managing social media platforms and creating content that drives awareness and supports organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Media and Communications Director
Keep Mississippi Beautiful
Madison, MS
09.2025 - Current
- Manage media relations to improve brand visibility and reputation.
- Designed and built website aligning with organizational mission and values.
- Coordinated communication with statewide affiliates, assisting with grants and project organization.
Marketing and Communications
Martinson's Garden Works
Ridgeland, Mississippi
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee social media and content creation across multiple platforms.
- Create and manage event, workshop, and party reservations.
- Create a weekly newsletter to keep our customers updated on events, and new arrivals at the store.
- Assist customers with plant care questions, and help them choose the most suitable plant for their space.
- Provide hospitable customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Outreach Coordinator
Soul City Church
Jackson, Mississippi
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Planned and implemented activities for inner city youth in Jackson.
- Worked in inner city revitalization projects in midtown Jackson.
- Managed and ran a pottery studio as part of a job creation program for young moms in the Midtown neighborhood.
- Coordinated fundraising activities, and cultivated donor relationships through organized contribution tracking and consistent engagement.
- Created and distributed a monthly newsletter to update donors on organizational impact and ongoing initiatives.
- Managed volunteer operations by developing agendas and schedules, ensuring teams were well-prepared, effective, and safe in completing community projects.
- Managed social media accounts to promote church activities and events.
Participant
Jackson Leadership Foundation
Jackson, Mississippi
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged in an educational program exploring nonprofit management, fundraising, and community impact strategies.
- Gained foundational knowledge of the laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
- Implemented information from this program into the non-profit where I was currently working.
Administrative Assistant
First Baptist Church
Jackson, MS
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Created and designed graphic promotional material for both church-wide and community-wide events.
- Coordinated communication between church leaders, members, and external organizations.
- Assisted in organizing weekly services and special events for congregation participation.
- Prepared and distributed newsletters and announcements to keep members informed.
- Collaborated with nonprofits and missionaries to coordinate guest speakers and organize fundraising efforts in support of their missions.
Intern
Global Outreach International
Tupelo, MS
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed a deeper understanding of cultural diversity through cross-cultural collaboration and community engagement.
- Trained in different positions and worked with a variety of personnel, including financial services, missionary care, and marketing.
- Helped create activities for missionary families, particularly children, while they were debriefing in the States.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05-2021
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2019
Private Pilot's License
King Schools Ground School
OnlinePrivate Pilot's License Flight Training
Madison Flyers
MadisonSkills
- Social media management
- Fundraising coordination
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Community outreach
- Event coordination
- Volunteer management
Timeline
Media and Communications Director
Keep Mississippi Beautiful
09.2025 - Current
Marketing and Communications
Martinson's Garden Works
09.2023 - Current
Participant
Jackson Leadership Foundation
01.2023 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
First Baptist Church
05.2022 - 01.2023
Outreach Coordinator
Soul City Church
01.2022 - 10.2023
Intern
Global Outreach International
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
Private Pilot's License
King Schools Ground School
Private Pilot's License Flight Training
Madison Flyers