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Week of March 2, 2020
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Executive Director - Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - Green Lake, WI
Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - Apply ASAP
Executive Director -
Salary range and benefits are dependent on experience and qualifications.
Want to work in a fun, creative environment? The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has an immediate opening for a full-time Executive Director. The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is the front runner for our business community, and our travel tourism bureau.
In this position, the Executive Director directs the Chamber toward its mission of promoting tourism and advancing commercial, industrial, agricultural, educational and civic interests of the Green Lake Area community and assists members promote their business. The Executive Director is also responsible for developing and implementing member recruitment and retention strategies to strengthen the base of the Chamber of Commerce.
The ideal candidate is an outgoing, energetic self-starter with a passion for fundraising, events and for customer service. If you are a self-starter, who is energetic, can lead and take direction, can manage multiple projects at once, can work with deadlines while communicating effectively and is extremely organized; we want to hear from you!
Primary Responsibilities:
· Solicit new business to become Chamber members
· Communicate with current members regarding member benefits and opportunities of support on a regular basis
· Work with Board of Directors, internal committees and staff on promoting the community of Green Lake and its surrounding communities.
· Organize and administer events, such as, but not limited to: Green Lake 100, Green Lake Concert in the Park Series, July 4th, Harvest Fest, Member Social Events
· Fundraising Efforts
· Engage Volunteers for events, fundraising etc.
· Daily manage of internal office activities
· Endorse and open-door policy to foster and facilitate community relations
· Along with the finance committee develop an annual budget and implement plans for achieving the new budget goals
General Function of the Executive Director:
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for management of the organization and its full range of activities. The ED is hired by, and responsible to, the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (BOD). The ED is responsible for day-to-day management of all the Chamber’s functions and carrying out policies established by the BOD. These functions include but are not limited to chamber events, membership drives, participation with other organizations and any other duties deemed necessary by the board. Implement, adhere to and carry-out chamber policies objectives and strategic plans.
Requirements:
· Must have a high school or equivalent education. College degree in either Hospitality Management or Marketing is highly desirable.
· Read, write, and speak English fluently to be able to communicate effectively and comprehend all materials, messages, and information offered.
· Have the physical ability to operate the Chamber property management system and be able to lift 50lbs.
· Have effective oral and written communication skills to be able to give information on the entire area in a timely fashion and direct guests to any location in town.
· Have a thorough knowledge of the area and its history.
· Must be physically able to travel and conduct site visits, transport, set up, and tear down the Green Lake Area Chamber Display Booth, concession stands and any additional event set-up requirements.
· Must have a basic understanding and to be able to operate office equipment such as telephone, computer, copier, and fax machine.
· Must be computer efficient and have basic knowledge of email, Microsoft Office products and QuickBooks.
· Possess a valid driver's license along with being compliant with The Green Lake Area Chamber Driving/Vehicle Policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Marketing Coordinator - Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce - Leesburg, VA - $40,000 a year
Company Overview: Founded in 1968, the Loudoun Chamber has grown to become the largest Chamber of Commerce in Northern Virginia with over 1,200 member businesses.
Position Description: The Loudoun Chamber is seeking a full-time professional to join their team to develop marketing strategies to further grow the organization. The purpose of the position is to utilize marketing efforts to drive sales to events and grow the membership base.
Results Statement: Assist the Director of Communications in engaging Chamber members through digital marketing, growing event attendance, and provide valuable content to grow our membership base.
This is a full-time position with benefits. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. This job's expected start date is on or around May 4, 2020.
Job Description
- Utilize modern marketing technology to drive ticket sales for Chamber events
- Execute event marketing emails for Loudoun Chamber events
- Work with Events team in developing innovative marketing plans through approved methods, coordinating with Chamber committees
- Develop and implement social media content that supports membership, events, and promotion of membership with the Chamber, in conjunction with the Chamber’s social media strategy
- Create content for website, social media, and newsletters that promotes Chamber membership
- Proofread marketing content and assist with copywriting
- Assist in video promotion and basic graphic creation for social media content
Desired Skills and Requirements
- BA/BS degree, communications or marketing preferred
- Self-starter with marketing or communications internship or job experience
- Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to professionally interact with businesspeople on a daily basis
- Strong skills in social media with a professional, but creative eye
- Excellent proofreading and communication skills with strong attention to detail, and ability to write copy that is clear, concise, and compelling
- Experience with Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, or media reporting
- Basic Word Press skills a plus, or willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs
- Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver as well as iMovie is a plus
- Experience using an Email Marketing Platform is helpful
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of and/or experience with public relations is a plus
Must be able to periodically attend events as early at 7 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 /year
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Location:
- Leesburg, VA 20176 (Required)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
This Job Is:
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks - learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Member Engagement Specialist - Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce - Holland, MI
Member Engagement Specialist
West Michigan is the best place to live, learn, work and play. The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce drives the success of the greater Holland and Zeeland area by partnering with over 1,200 local businesses that represent 70,000+ employees. We are an award-winning, cutting-edge, member-focused organization leading our diverse community. We pride ourselves in helping to build businesses that lead to a thriving community for all of us.
We are actively seeking a Member Engagement Specialist to join our highly energetic, results driven, collaborative team. Our team collectively and individually embodies our Core Values of:
- Think BIG & Be Great!
- It’s All About You, Our Members!
- Learn, Innovate & Share!
- Contagious Energy with a Positive Attitude!
- Deliver Remarkable Experiences!
In the role of Member Engagement Specialist, you will report to our Director of Membership, helping to execute out-of-the-box thoughts, ideas and strategies to meet our Membership sales, engagement and retention goals. Our Core Values will come to life while serving as a resource to members regarding benefits, opportunities, and connections. Responsibilities will include:
- As a vital member of the engagement team, help expand and diversify the funding base to support the organization’s impact.
- Propose and close membership/sponsorship opportunities to potential and existing member organizations.
- Develop extensive knowledge of Chamber benefits, always listening for ways to aid current and future members in maximizing their membership while also identifying ways to increase membership value.
- Grow a pipeline of prospective members.
- Manage walk-in membership sales.
- Complete the on-boarding process for new members and ensure continued membership satisfaction
- Carry out member engagement touchpoints through the Member Journey process.
- Foster long-lasting relationships with existing members.
- Attend and assist as needed at Chamber events to network and encourage existing member retention.
- Represent the Chamber to members and community members in a professional manner.
- Serve to enhance the Chamber’s visibility and promote it as a vital function to the business community.
We believe a successful Member Engagement Specialist will not only be motivated, but also very organized and possess the following:
- Minimum 2 years of business development and/or sales experience – not required but strongly preferred
- Effective communication skills – Listening, Verbal, and Written – to engage and collaborate with community, members and staff - required
- Outstanding time & project management skills – ability to juggle many competing priorities, ensuring deadlines are met while providing a high level of customer service – required
- Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems in a timely manner – required
- Technical abilities – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - required
- Ability and desire to work both collaboratively and independently – required
- Sound judgement, business acumen and unquestionable integrity/ethical standards – required
- Completed degree – Business, Marketing or related field – not required but strongly preferred
If you have contagious energy, a positive attitude, a drive to succeed, and a desire to be an active participant in our thriving West Michigan business community, please consider applying for immediate, confidential consideration. This is a full-time position that offers competitive pay, great benefits, unmatched professional growth potential, and behind the scenes access to some of the greatest companies in all of Michigan. We ask that you submit your resume and cover letter for our Member Engagement Specialist position by Monday, March 2, 2020. We can’t wait to speak with you!
In principle and practice, the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce believes in the value and power of diversity and inclusion. In efforts to better serve and represent our members, and to reflect the community, the Chamber is committed to actively seeking a diverse workforce.
Learn more about the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce by visiting www.westcoastchamber.org
Director of Membership - The Chamber of Commerce-Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg - Grand Haven, MI
SUMMARY:
Actively grow and retain Membership with the Chamber. Develop and implement Membership Sales, Member Engagement and Retention Plans. Serve as a resource to members regarding benefits, opportunities, Leads Networking, affinity programs, etc. Onboard new Chamber members and ensure membership satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
An employee in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The Chamber will make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability to enable the qualified individual to perform essential job functions.
- As part of The Chamber team, develop and carry out strategies to meet goals for new membership, retain current membership levels, and identify ways to increase membership value
- Develop extensive knowledge of Chamber benefits, always listening for ways to aid current and future members in maximizing membership
- Focus on growing a pipeline of prospective member partnerships
- As a vital member of the engagement team, help expand and diversify the funding base to support the organization’s impact
- Propose membership/sponsorship opportunities to potential and existing members
- Complete the on-boarding process for new members
- Foster long-lasting relationships with existing members
- Attend, assist and when required manage Chamber events to network and encourage existing member retention
- Support Leads Networking Executive Council, participate in Leads Networking Groups and coordinate staff participation in Leads Groups
- Represent the Chamber to members and community members in a professional manner.
- Serve to enhance the Chamber’s visibility and promote it as a vital function to the business community
- Available to work additional hours on occasion to ensure the timely completion of all responsibilities related to this position
- The majority of duties of this position are performed on-site at the Chamber office, at Chamber member sites and event locations. Remote access may be permitted in special circumstances when approved by the President
- Ability to meet physical demands and perform the essential job functions within the work environment identified in this job description
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Marketing, Business or related field required
- 3 years of business development and/or sales experience required
- Experience working in a not for profit environment a plus
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Excellent communication skills to engage and collaborate with community, members, and staff
- Possess strong and effective persuasive, oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRM systems
- Strong customer service, time management and organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and display willingness to make decisions
- Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems in a timely manner
- Possess unquestioned integrity and ethical standards
- Display contagious energy with a positive attitude
- Possess excellent networking skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position extended periods of time and be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer and must have the ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms
- Constantly communicate and exchange information with team members and must be able to effectively communicate correct information with vendors
- Read/comprehend, write, communicate orally, reasoning and analytical abilities, and mental flexibility
- Able to regularly lift to 10 pounds and occasionally will move objects up to 40 pounds
- Occasionally climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulder to access materials and/or documentation
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to compare and distinguish accounting and administrative data
- Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking level with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a typical interior/office work environment
- Position may involve extended work hours including early morning and evening meetings
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL: This position requires day travel to current and prospective members. May require periodic travel which may include overnight stays. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Business Development and/or Sales: 3 years (Required)
Program Coordinator Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce - Shawano, WI
Part-time
Part-time
Leadership Shawano County
Position: Program Coordinator
Responsible to: Leadership Shawano County Steering Committee
Reports to: Executive Director, Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce
Office location: Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce Offices, 1263 S. Main Street, Shawano
Hours: Average 20 hours per week.
Qualifications: Strong organization skills, computer skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and ability to initiate tasks and work with minimum supervision, are required. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience with program planning and coordination, and working as a member of a team is desired.
Duties: Program Structure/Administration
- Serve as staff support for the LSC Steering Committee.
Schedule all meetings, generate agendas, and record minutes
- Serve as the primary facilitator and coordinator of the individual sessions. Secure the necessary speakers to assure proper curriculum exposure and quality of topics as identified by the session planning committee. Responsible for the physical arrangements and meals for each session
- Monitor revenue and expenses
- Responsible for maintaining the database for the current
Leadership class, alumni organization and all prospects.
Develop financial resources
- Develop contacts with and solicit funds from selected businesses, agencies and organizations
- Participate in grant-writing activities
Marketing/Recruitment
- Create and direct all marketing efforts associated with the promotion of the program and recruitment of participants
- Coordinate all public presentations of LSC to community groups and organizations
- Handle inquiries concerning the LSC program
- Produce the LSC graduate booklet including class members’ photos and bios
To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Executive Director, Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 38, Shawano,
WI 54166
WI 54166
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- event planning, human services, education, or communications: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Hours per week:
- 20-29
Typical start time:
- 8AM
Typical end time:
- 5PM
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
European Market Manager - Duneland Chamber of Commerce - Chesterton, IN; $9 - $10 an hour - Part-time
Assistant Market Manager
Part-time Hourly Employee Every Saturday from the first Saturday in May until the last Saturday in October. 5:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. (In Chesterton)
Job Description
The Chesterton European Market Manager will be assisting the European Market Director in the running of the market. This includes helping set up, the running of and cleaning up the market. Other duties include being a contact point for vendors, greeting market guests, assisting the Director with tasks related to operating the Chesterton European Market
Set-up: The Market Manager is expected to arrive at 5:45 a.m. every Saturday morning in Chesterton, for the Chesterton European Market from May - October. Set up duties include, assisting vendors to find assigned spaces, managing traffic, answering questions, duties as assigned by Market Director.
Running: The Market Manager is to maintain the information booth at the Market. Duties include selling market bags, greeting guests and answering questions they may have, maintain tidy information area, assisting vendors as needed, reporting any issues to Market Director immediately, duties as assigned by Market Director.
Clean-up: The Market Manager will be responsible for helping clean up the market, taking down the information booth, helping clean up garbage, assist vendors with clean up, direct traffic if necessary, and duties as assigned by Market Director.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Maintaining open communication between vendors and Market Director
- Assisting the Market Director in the running both markets
- Maintaining a clean and pleasant market area
- Be a resource for market vendors
- Maintain the information tent
- Assist with all Markets
- Inform Market Director of any issues that may arise during market
- Assistant to Market Director
- Sell market branded merchandise.
- Greet guests when they approach the Information Tent.
- Other Duties as assigned by the Market Director
Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work outside, in sometimes inclement weather
- Must be punctual
- Must have reliable transportation
- Comfortable working with the public
- Must be able to make decisions quickly
- 3+ Years of Retail experience preferred
- Must Provide References
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Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $9.00 to $10.00 /hour
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $9.00 to $10.00 /hour
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- None
Paid Training:
- Yes
Schedule:
- Weekends required
Jennifer Heinzman named Barry County Chamber of Commerce/EDA president
Heinzman, 46, comes to Barry County from the Mecosta County Chamber of Commerce, based in Big Rapids, where she served as executive director from 2011 until July 2019. She also served as executive director of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce from 2006 until 2011.
“Hands down, she had the most significant experience involving chamber of commerce work [among applicants],” said Bob Johnston, a consultant who was hired by the local chamber to coordinate the search process.
Heinzman, who begins her new duties Monday, replaces Travis Alden, who stepped down as chamber president this past November after 3 1/2 years. Alden took a job with The Right Place, an economic development organization in the Grand Rapids area. Heinzman and her family recently located to the Caledonia area.
While with the Mecosta County Chamber, Heinzman led initiatives on various workforce and economic development issues, including broadband access, child care, transportation, trail improvement and placemaking. She also co-chaired a committee to relocate the chamber offices and local convention and visitors bureau. That effort led to construction of a new welcome center and offices for both organizations.
In 2016, the Mecosta office was named Outstanding Chamber of the Year for small communities by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals.
Heinzman said she foresees taking on many of the same issues she dealt with in Mecosta County.
“I want to survey the membership and talk to people in the community and find out what the needs are,” she said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
The new president also wants to connect with local schools and make students aware of the lucrative careers available in Barry County.
Heinzman impressed the search committee with her level of community involvement while at the Mecosta chamber, Johnston said. At the time of her departure last July, she was serving on 14 different boards and committees.
“She had her finger on the pulse of the community,” Johnston said.
Heinzman was selected from among more than 70 candidates who submitted resumes for the positions, including four finalists who were interviewed.
“This was the best field of candidates we've ever had for this position,” said Fred Jacobs, owner of J-Ad Graphics and a chamber board member. “It says a lot about Hastings and Barry County. It's a growing place, and people who do things want to go to where the action is.”
Heinzman graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Central Michigan University in December 2002. She earned a master's degree in administration from CMU in December 2005. Read more: Hastings Banner
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