Communications & Young Professionals Director

Responsibilities

• Communications: - Assist in the creation of Chamber event promotional materials and event collateral, press releases, and other organizational communications. - Manage social media administration and brand presence, including creating content, fostering member engagement, and highlighting member businesses through online interaction and outreach. - Format and schedule weekly and monthly membership emails, in accordance with the organizational communications schedule. - Assist members with designing ads as needed. - Reach out to members bi-monthly for spotlights in Advantage magazine. - Maintain a communication schedule while coordinating with Chamber staff to ensure outreach is aligned, targeted, and messaging reinforces the Chamber’s mission and strategic priorities. - Track and report engagement metrics related to communications, including website traffic, email performance, and social media activity.
• Young Professionals Program (RYT Network): - Manage the RYT Network, ensuring the program reaches strategic goals and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Chamber. - Actively develop, lead, and manage RYT Network initiatives and events, including but not limited to program development and coordination, participant and volunteer management, and communications. This includes bi-monthly member events and two annual signature events, the RYT Summit and Mini Golf Mixer. - Develop the RYT Network through effective partnerships and collaboration, including community, government, and industry. - Develop and execute strategic sponsorship sales and young professional recruitment plan. - Administer the RYT Network, including processing new applications and monthly renewals, tracking referrals, and following up on past-due memberships. - Manage the RYT Network budget. - Lead communications and marketing efforts for the RYT Network, including social media management, email newsletters, quarterly digital publications, and other promotional initiatives.
• Business & Talent: - Develop and maintain outreach materials and communication assets, including industry profiles and other communication assets that support talent and business growth. - Create and maintain promotional materials that highlight regional opportunities, resources, and assets for businesses and talent, including quality of life and Rochester area competitive strengths. - Collaborate with Chamber staff on communication and outreach efforts that support talent attraction and retention initiatives, including workforce initiatives and the RYT Network. - Assist in customized outreach initiatives that support the talent recruitment needs of employers.
• Other - Attend and support Chamber events and represent the Chamber at community and business events as needed. - Represent the Chamber professionally while fostering relationships with businesses, organizations, and community partners. - Other projects and duties as assigned by the Vice President, Communications and President.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Canva experience.
• Experience and ability to effectively communicate with various audiences, listen, speak, write, present, and interact appropriately with individuals and groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with business members, including sales strategies.
• Developing and managing volunteer engagement.
• Knowledge of event planning and promotion.
• Strong organizational practices to ensure project timelines and standards are met.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with video production practice, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel experience is welcome and will be considered when choosing the best applicant for this position.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off.