Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist

Corning, NY (On-site)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own community marketing with a focus on boosting awareness, social engagement, and event-driven value for members and local partners.

  • Social & Community Growth: Own social presence across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram and drive active engagement.
  • Programs & Events Marketing: Plan campaigns for news, events, and member promotions to lift attendance and participation.
  • Partnerships & Local Outreach: Build relationships with members and local organizations to strengthen collaborations and referrals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies that increase awareness and engagement.
  • Manage and grow the Chamber's social media presence across platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
  • Maintain and update the Chamber website with current news, events, and resources.
  • Create marketing materials, newsletters, email campaigns, press releases, and promotional content.
  • Track and analyze marketing performance to improve effectiveness and reach.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Chamber members, local businesses, and community stakeholders.
  • Support member recruitment and retention initiatives by promoting the value of Chamber membership.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Chamber and local organizations to strengthen partnerships and collaboration.
  • Respond to inquiries from members and the public regarding Chamber programs, events, and services.
  • Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of Chamber events, including networking events, ribbon cuttings, business expos, and community programs.

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing initiatives.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Passion for community engagement, relationship building, and economic development.
  • Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend events.

Preferred

  • Associate's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Two or more years of experience in marketing, communications, community relations, or event planning.
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, membership organizations, or business associations.
  • Graphic design experience and proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design platforms.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local business community
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce logo

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business and community interests in the Steuben County region. The Chamber provides resources that support member businesses including educational programming, youth leadership development, government affairs information, small business mentoring, professional networking, and more. Please visit our Information Center on Market Street in downtown Corning or our website, www.CorningNY.com, for more information.

Founded in 1914
Corning, New York, USA
12 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
63.2%
Direct
18.3%
Referral
5.1%
Social
12.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (8% of company)