Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
Position Title – Marketing and Events Coordinator
Part-time 20 – 24 hours per week
Hourly Wage $18 - $21 per hour depending on experience
The ideal candidate for the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Events Coordinator must:
- Be committed to providing professional and friendly assistance and excellent customer service at all times
- Be experienced and proficient in mailing software (Constant Contact preferred), graphic design platforms (Canva preferred), Customer Relationship Management software and social media platforms
- Be proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Be available for occasional events and programs that take place before and after normal office hours (Ribbon Cuttings, Signature Events, Educational Workshops, Mixers)
- Have a passion for people, enjoy communicating, and be social and enthusiastic
- Be well organized, creative, flexible, tidy, steady, resourceful, and dependable
- Have outstanding interpersonal and team building skills
- Exhibit community focused traits and the have the ability to build trusted relationships
- Have the ability to work with a cross-section of personalities in a respectful and timely manner
- Work well under pressure and pending deadlines, organizing, planning and prioritizing work
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
- Have critical thinking skills; make decisions and solve problems
Specifically - The Marketing and Events Coordinator shall be responsible for:
- Design, organize and execute Weekly E-Newsletter, and Designated E-Blasts;Design and produce all event printables including invitations, flyers, signage, event programs; Design PowerPoint presentations and website graphics; Design FB special event invitation posts
- Lead support and coordination of all Chamber events including, but not limited to, signature events, networking events, Golf Outing Fundraiser, committee meetings, and programs; Lead for Ribbon Cuttings including Scheduling, Reminders, Certificate of Appreciation, and Signage
- Other duties as directed by President and CEO
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Members must:
- Conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner
- Be a team player and consensus builder
- Champion the business community
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, policies and the code of ethics
- Agree to act in the best interest of the Chamber and act honestly, fairly, ethically and with integrity
- Adhere to the Chamber Organizational Chart
- Have open communication with the President and CEO regarding work schedules, assignments, absences, professional and personal conflicts, etc.
- Make effort to participate in the Chamber’s Signature events, Ribbon Cuttings, Golf Fundraisers, and Networking Events if they are outside of normal office hours
*NOTE: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of the position. It is not all inclusive. The employee may be required to perform job-related duties other than those stated in this description commensurate with the needs of the Chamber. The responsibilities may change over time. The Marketing and Events Coordinator position description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of an official contract.
Mission Statement
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy and building a strong and vibrant environment for economic growth.
Vision Statement
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will enhance the business community by providing a robust foundation of accessible resources, advocacy, and strategic connections while creating a collaborative and supportive culture where companies can thrive and prosper.
About the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce…
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and stability. In ongoing efforts to achieve this lofty goal, we represent business to government, coordinate educational forums, host networking events, advocate for business-friendly legislation, and promote community.
The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization, funded through chamber membership investments, sponsors, and fundraisers. We are a passionate team of 12 volunteer Board of Directors, 3 paid staffers, and 340 enthusiastic members that generously share their time, talents, and treasures. Together we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Orion area and are proud to offer an energetic and friendly environment in which businesses can joyfully flourish!
Chamber Events & Programs at a Glance
Signature Events
Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Breakfast – February
Women of Inspiration Luncheon – Spring
Golf Outing Fundraiser – July
State of the Community Luncheon - October
Impact Awards Luncheon – December
Networking I Education
Bagels & Brew…Morning Mixers 1st Tuesday of the Month (9 X per Year)
Educational Workshops & Trainings (5 X per year)
Social Networking Mixers (4 X per year)
Orion Women Professionals Networking Luncheons (Spring & Fall)
Small Business Appreciation Walks (2 X per year)
Structured Chamber Networking Groups (2 groups - each group meets monthly)
Trades, Builders & Suppliers Peer to Peer Network (2 X per year)
Health & Wellness Peer to Peer Network (2 X per year)
Ribbon Cuttings (on demand)
To apply for this position, please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Creative Samples to:
Joyce Donaldson, President & CEO at
Joyce@orionareachamber.com
Please no phone calls.
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