Marketing & Communications Specialist

Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 17 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the Chamber’s marketing and communications strategy across content creation, calendar management, branding, member engagement, media relations, and signature events.

  • Lead multi-channel content and campaigns
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate events and post-event insights

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging content for newsletters, social media, the Chamber website, press releases, campaigns, programs, events, and other communications.
  • Design professional marketing and promotional materials, including brochures, sponsorship and program materials, presentations, event collateral, and digital graphics.
  • Manage the Chamber’s communications calendar and email marketing campaigns to ensure timely, coordinated promotion of programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Manage website content and maintain consistent branding across Chamber communications and marketing materials.
  • Partner with the Membership team to support member recruitment, engagement, and retention through targeted marketing and communications.
  • Support media and public relations efforts, including drafting and distributing press releases.
  • Monitor marketing, website, social media, and digital engagement performance and recommend opportunities to strengthen visibility and engagement.
  • Lead the planning and execution of Chamber events in collaboration with Chamber staff.
  • Coordinate event communications, registration, timelines, promotional efforts, and marketing materials.
  • Serve as point of contact at signature events and ribbon cuttings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, branding, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated professional experience developing written and visual communications across multiple channels, including digital, web, social media, and print.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

  • Strongly preferred that residence is within the region served by the Chamber.
  • Experience working for a chamber of commerce, nonprofit, association, or membership organization

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pre-approved remote work and flexible scheduling
  • Professional development opportunities
  • The opportunity to create and attend engaging, informative, and impactful events that connect you with local entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders, and decision-makers.
  • A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your ideas and creativity can make a lasting impact
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Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates, convenes and engages to strengthen business in the greater Charlottesville Region. Its simple yet clear vision is a thriving regional economy. The Chamber works to grow and support big ideas that produce meaningful, measurable results for members and nurture a healthy business environment.

Founded in 1913
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
13 employees (1 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $60K/yr

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Marketing Team

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Marketing & Communications Specialist

Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce · Charlottesville, VA · Hybrid