Strategic Partnerships Coordinator

Overview: This role supports legacy Initiative partnership stewardship and development, produces networking events and ribbon cuttings, and coordinates our national and local Chamber Management Services affinity programs and serves as a resource to members, in service to the Chamber’s strategic plan, focusing specifically in the area of Organizational Excellence. This role also provides internal support to the Strategic Partnerships department and assistance to maintain our Chamber database.

Responsibilities:

(45%) Support Legacy Initiative partnerships

• Manage partner records within ChamberMaster
• Collect Initiative partner revenue; create and send invoices to partners throughout the year, follow up to ensure payment
• Partner with Director, Strategic Partnerships to produce annual initiative sponsor booklet, engagement guide, and partnership proposals
• Schedule all annual initiative sponsor meetings

(10%) Coordinate Neighborhood Networking events

• Act as main point of contact for events
• Invite and track RSVPs to upcoming networking events
• Coordinate logistics, i.e. signage, A/V, registration table

(15%) Coordinate ribbon cuttings

• Act as main point of contact for ribbon cuttings
• Coordinate logistics, i.e. day, time, location, invitations, materials
• Take photos and post to social media

(10%) Administrates our Chamber Management Services affinity programs

• Coordinate Chamber Management Services’ day to day functions including revenue tracking and rebates where applicable
• Primary liaison for Chamber Management Services’ affinity program contacts

(10%) Provide support to maintain our Chamber database

• Work with members and staff to update and maintain accurate records in our Chamber database

(5%) Serve as resource to members

• Listen to members’ needs and provide correct information to pair them with the right program or contact
• Walk members through an overview of the Chamber and guide them to their areas of interest

(5%) Provide project support for department as needed

• Work with department staff on projects, as requested

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Successful candidates for this role will have the following:

• Four-year college degree in business or communications or one to three years’ relevant work experience
• Strong Organization Skills
• High attention to detail

Successful Chamber employees embody the following:

Core Value Competencies:

At the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, we:

• TRUST each other
• Embrace FLEXIBILITY
• COLLABORATE openly
• Commit to INCLUSION
• Act with INTEGRITY

Job Competencies and Skills:

Technical Aptitude

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Skillful in use of tools and equipment relevant to job performance
• Ability to quickly master use of technology necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to gather, capture, and analyze data leveraging our GrowthZone database system

Communication

• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others

Professionalism and Work Ethic

• Demonstrates personal accountability and effective time management skills to meet multiple deadlines and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Independently determines what needs to be done and acts on it

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Researches all available avenues of information to develop solutions to problems

Relationship Building

• Builds strong relationships with colleagues and members working together towards common goals

Project Management

• Bring together every component of a project, including resources or planning, that are needed to complete it in a timely manner

Additional role information:

FLSA Classification:

FT exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position a minimum of 75% of the time

Needs to occasionally move about to assist with meeting room set-ups

Travel Required:

Local travel required to meet with potential new members

EEO Statement:

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.