The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time, friendly, and energetic Manager of Communications and Events to join our team! If you’re passionate about connecting with the community, organizing exciting events, and helping local businesses thrive, this role is the perfect fit for you. Bring your creativity, communication skills, and enthusiasm to help us make a difference in Currituck County.
Job Title: Manager of Communications and Events
Location: Currituck Chamber of Commerce, Currituck County, North Carolina
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for leading all aspects of the chamber's communications strategy and event management efforts to enhance visibility, engagement, and impact within the community and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Communications:
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans to promote the chamber's mission, programs, and initiatives through various channels, including digital media, press releases, newsletters, and social media platforms.
- Create engaging content, including articles, blog posts, videos, and graphics, to convey key messages and showcase chamber activities, events, and member achievements.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment related to the chamber and its stakeholders, proactively respond to inquiries, and manage crisis communications as needed.
- Coordinate regular communication channels, such as newsletters, emails, and social media, to keep members informed and involved in chamber activities.
- Cultivate relationships with local media outlets, influencers, and community partners to amplify the chamber's voice and increase media coverage.
- Event Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of chamber events, including networking mixers, educational workshops, business luncheons, and community festivals, to foster member engagement, attract new audiences, and drive revenue.
- Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, budget management, registration, promotion, and on-site execution, to ensure seamless and successful outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors to deliver high-quality events that align with the chamber's strategic objectives and meet the needs and expectations of attendees.
- Evaluate event performance and attendee feedback, analyze key metrics, and generate post-event reports to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and inform future event planning efforts.
- Brand Management:
- Maintain and strengthen the chamber's brand identity, messaging consistency, and visual standards across all communication channels and materials, including website content, marketing collateral, signage, and merchandise.
- Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns and promotional strategies to increase awareness, membership, and participation in chamber programs and events.
- Interested applicants please send resume to josh@currituckchamber.org
- range $13.00-$16.00 per hour
