Posted: October 7, 2024

OPEN POSITIONS

Events Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY
This position handles all aspects of the Chamber’s events, with the goal of having the events be successful for both the Chamber and its members.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate monthly recurring Chamber events
• Coordinate with Chamber staff on Signature Events
• Assist as needed with all Chamber committee-related events
• Responsible for developing recurring event budgets as well as assisting with other event budgets
• Solicits feedback and regularly meets with member-businesses regarding event content and conduct
• Handles event design, set-up, registration, and final event review in CRM
• Responsible for day-of logistics for recurring events and assists team with signature event logistics
• Promote Chamber benefits
• Respond to member’s questions and issues as they relate to events

 
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the President & CEO
• Coordinates daily work with:
  • Chamber leadership team (CEO/COO/Director of Marketing)
  • Chamber Staff
  • Chamber Board/Executive Committee
  • Chamber Members
  • Chamber volunteers (committee/event)
  • Event vendors and contractors

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative as needed (e.g.—file, copy, print, collate, mail, assemble, etc.)
• Answer member/non-member inquiries
• Attend programs as Chamber representative as needed
• Customer service (meet expectations of members, co-workers, and community)
• Informal meetings (e.g.—planning, needs assessment, and idea generation for program & services support)

• Staff meetings
• Support Chamber programs/services as assigned
• Other duties as required

 
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL

•  Possess or acquire skill with the MC Trade CRM platform, MS Office Suite, and Google Suite products
• Possess a 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience to offset the educational requirements
• Possess excellent communication skills and independent judgment

WE OFFER

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (80/20)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution 
• 15 days PTO
• Life Insurance & LT/ST Disability
• ​Monthly garage parking pass

PAY RANGE
​$50,000-$56,000 annually

The Events Coordinator position is full time and primarily office-based and sedentary in nature. Occasional evening hours are necessary.

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send resume, work samples, and salary expectations to Wesley Leatherman, Senior Business Development Specialist, Workforce Services Frederick County Government at [email protected]. 

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 1, 2024. 

"As a person who was not raised in Frederick County and began his professional career elsewhere, I can say with absolute confidence that participation in the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce was one of the most significant contributors to the advancement of my professional career and my evolution as a material contributor to the wellbeing of this community.  The Leadership Frederick program, from which I was fortunate enough to graduate, provided substantial insight and education as to what makes this County tick and led to the formation of friendships and lifelong bonds with those who serve in government, the nonprofit community and in the business world in this County." -  Tom Lynch, Miles & Stockbridge   

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