Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide variety of Chamber events, including member ribbon cuttings, Business After 5 Mixers, networking events, educational programs, luncheons, golf tournaments, signature events, the annual Santee Street Fair, and other Chamber initiatives as assigned
• Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships for Chamber events while ensuring sponsor benefits are fulfilled
• Assist with the production of the Santee Magazine, including securing and managing business advertisements for each edition
• Serve as the primary point of contact for businesses hosting Chamber events, building strong relationships and maintaining exceptional communication throughout the planning process
• Conduct planning meetings and site visits with host businesses to ensure event goals, logistics, and expectations are aligned
• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, vendors, volunteers, and event logistics
• Coordinate event setup, on-site management, and breakdown while ensuring a professional, welcoming, and memorable experience for attendees
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns that increase event attendance, membership engagement, sponsorship visibility, and ticket sales
• Manage the Chamber's weekly newsletter, social media platforms, website updates, email marketing campaigns, and all other digital communications
• Provide the President & CEO with analytics and performance reports for the Chamber's social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, and weekly newsletter

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience in event planning, marketing, communications, community engagement, or a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with social media marketing, Meta Business Suite, content creation, and short-form video production
• Proficiency in Canva, graphic design, social media management, and digital marketing platforms
• Experience with CRM systems such as ChamberMaster and email marketing platforms like Constant Contact is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience building relationships with businesses, sponsors, and community partners
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation that accrues based on length of service and is available for use following the successful completion of a 90-day introductory period
• Optional retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities