What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events and Community Initiatives Coordinator position at Salina Area Chamber of Commerce?
Summary/Objective The successful candidate for this position will have the capacity to work with minimal supervision and be self-directed to complete goals and objectives regarding the organization and implementation of programming in membership related projects. This position will work closely with Chamber of Commerce and Visit Salina staff, and report directly to the President/CEO.
Essential Functions
- Organize and facilitate Chamber of Commerce membership programs such as Mid America Farm Expo, Business After Hours, Leadership Salina, Annual Meeting, Salina Business Hall of Fame, coordination of Blue Coat Ambassadors, scheduling ribbon cuttings, quarterly luncheons, member workshops and trainings, and other similar Chamber programming.
- Staff liaison to the Salina Area Young Professionals, including providing oversight to the volunteer leadership steering committee.
Competencies and Experience
- Demonstrated experience and a passion for the social media technology universe including creating and identifying quality social media content.
- Working knowledge of PC, Microsoft Suite and industry software, email, etc.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge and experience of membership/directory database preferred.
- Event management experience preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and to work effectively under deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer, team, and partner focused.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
- Proven leadership experience.
- Ambitious, self-starter with problem solving skills.
Preferred Education
Minimum qualifications include an associate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably PR, Marketing, Business or related field.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and includes occasional working hours during evenings and weekends. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds
Travel Less than 10%
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.
Exam/Screening Process Information
This position will remain open for application until it is filled.
No calls or walk-ins please. To apply, submit resume, cover letter and references to:
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Renee Duxler
PO Box 586
Salina, KS 67402-0586
Or via email to:
rduxler@salinakansas.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Salina, KS 67401 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salina, KS 67401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $52,000