Who We Are
Rogers Lowell Chamber. Our mission is working hard every day to be the Voice of Business and Keeper of the Community Vision and to create a cohesive and connected “place” where people want to live, work, invest and play.
To accomplish our mission, we’re growing business and building community through mission-based strategic focus areas and collaboration with our members, partners and investors. Membership in the Chamber is a direct investment in the work we do to grow business and build community. Our Member Services division helps you understand how to connect, invest and grow with us. Whether you are a community partner, member, or both, we provide “over-the-top” customer service by offering valuable information, services and programs to deliver value and return on your investment with the Chamber.
Who You Are
Meticulously Organized. You are comfortable owning all aspects of event activity, including coordinating all the activities and resources involved in managing events. You are thrilled by the synergy of operations and logistics of complex events. You’ve learned from experiences important lessons, working to create and manage budgets, allocating funds and monitoring expenses; negotiating contracts for venues, catering, and talent; finding volunteers and soliciting sponsorships; assigning and delegating tasks; programming content and run-of-show; collaborating with the marketing department to promote events; hosting and networking, and helping from set up through pack up.
This Role
This is a highly visible role within our Member Services Team. In this critical role you'll lead and inspire members, volunteers, and prospects; have strategic responsibility for our Signature Events, best practices, and budgets. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Member Services, you will help us deliver world-class events and experiences while also living our mission vision and values. The ideal candidate is a strong people person, has proven presence, is motivated by community service, and masterful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a calm demeanor. The successful candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker, is highly collaborative and builds excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy to support organizational goals, including member engagement, donor cultivation, and brand awareness.
- Lead the planning and execution of events using best practices
- Build and maintain relationships with key members, sponsors, and partners to ensure maximum revenue potential for each event.
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that each event meets financial objectives and maximizes return on investment.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues, and service providers, ensuring top-tier service while staying within budget constraints.
- Partner with the MarCom team to promote events through digital, print, and social media channels, ensuring high visibility and strong participation.
- Conduct post-event debriefs to evaluate successes and areas for improvement, producing detailed reports on event performance, budget adherence, attendance and overall impact.
- Lead and mentor Ambassador Committee to ensure successful event delivery while always operating with integrity and empathy.
- Attend staff meetings and other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in event planning and management
- Proficiency in member management software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical and creative mindset
- Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills
- Gracefulness under pressure and deadlines; must be able to manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including some evenings and weekends.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Job Details
Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Location: Downtown Rogers
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with Match Retirement plan
