Member Engagement & Communications Strategist

Blaine, MN (Hybrid)

$21/hr – $24/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own event programming and community engagement for a local chamber, balancing logistics, outreach, and partner relationships to drive attendance and visibility.

  • Event Planning & Execution: coordinate signature events from concept through on-site delivery, including logistics, volunteers, and branding across channels.
  • Outreach & Growth: lead attendee acquisition via calls, emails, and social to boost registrations and engagement.
  • Communications & Brand Consistency: produce social content, newsletters, press materials, and ensure messaging stays on brand.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, marketing and execution of MetroNorth signature events and programs, including the golf tournament, trap shoot, career fair, luncheons, networking events, and other initiatives
  • Lead attendee outreach and registration growth efforts through calls, emails, and social media
  • Provide event logistics, volunteer coordination, and on-site event support
  • Attend occasional early morning, evening, and off-site events, serving as a visible and welcoming representative of MetroNorth
  • Coordinate business retention visits, including identifying businesses for outreach, scheduling, attending as needed, and documenting visit information
  • Liaison to Ambassador Committee, including coordinating and staffing ribbon cuttings, committee meetings, and other related events
  • Build positive relationships with members, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners
  • Create and coordinate social media content, event graphics, print newsletters, brochures, and promotional materials
  • Schedule and oversee Chamber’s social media calendar and activity
  • Create press releases, member communications, and program promotions

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, customer service, event coordination, nonprofit/association management, or related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Canva, social media platforms, and email marketing tools
  • Comfortable proactively interacting with business professionals, community leaders, and event attendees
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a small team environment

Preferred

  • Outgoing and relationship-driven
  • Proactive and willing to take initiative
  • Organized, dependable, and adaptable
  • Comfortable networking and meeting new people
  • Enthusiastic about attending and supporting community and chamber events
  • Creative and detail-oriented
  • Professional, positive, and collaborative

Benefits

  • Benefits include simple 401(k) match, paid time off, 8 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
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MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce

AccomplishmentsMetroNorth Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization and business advocate in the north metro area. When you join the MetroNorth Chamber you hire a professional team who acts as your voice on business issues as well as provides relevant and quality programming to help you grow your business. Recent examples include:*Being a resource and advocate for affected businesses on current and future transportation issues, including Hwy 65 and Hwy 10.*Establishing Business Councils in Coon Rapids and Blaine to keep the lines of communication open and discuss topics of mutual interest.*Focusing on Workforce Development issues to address the growing hiring and talent needs of our business community.*Securing high-profile business leaders as keynote speakers, including former Medtronic CEO Bill George, Buffalo Wild Wings VP Judy Shoulak, and 2Gingers Founder and CEO Kieran Folliard.*Offering unique after-hour events such as at the Curling Club, Gun Club, and TPC.In addition, MetroNorth’s monthly ‘networking groups’ – our Sunrise Breakfast lead generation group and our Working with Women programming are unmatched in quality and connections.MissionTo strengthen business and stimulate economic prosperity. VisionMetroNorth Chamber of Commerce: the bold, innovative voice for business success. HistoryMetroNorth Chamber was incorporated on December 20th, 1968, as the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. Thirty-four area business leaders signed as the original incorporators. The name of the Chamber changed to the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce on December 7, 1982. A decade later the name was changed to MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce.

Founded in 1968
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
16 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~16

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (19% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1