To be considered for this position, send cover letter and resume to Judy.kruger@smchamber.com.

The Marketing and Events Program Manager will provide event planning, marketing, digital creations and programming support to the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. The Manager will organize, staff, and manage events, marketing, and programs with various staff, members, and volunteers. The Manager will perform work as needed to support existing and new events and programs as they develop.

The Chamber of Commerce is an inclusive workplace that considers all applicants regardless of gender, background, disability, or status.

Duties:

Under the supervision of the CEO, the Manager will manage logistics for events including budget development, location and host identification, invoice management, agenda development, invitation out-reach, follow-up, attendance and day-of check-in, meeting facilitation;
Develop and create digital campaigns and videos for members and events;
Manage the development of invite lists, specific contacts and sponsors;
Manage ChamberMaster registration and account for events;
Prepare marketing and presentation materials for use by staff and the CEO;
Provide support for strategic ideation and planning to build future programs/projects;
Design and create marketing and PR-related materials, copy, metrics, and images for use on the website and social media;
Manage website updates for events;
Track and report on engagement metrics; prepare media kits and press releases
Create innovative and fresh branded materials for all social and internal posts and communication utilizing the branding assets currenting in place;
Create new videos, new outreach efforts, new membership promos as needed;
Additional duties performed as needed to accomplish departmental goals.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments to other team members.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Associate degree from a community college or bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; and three years related experience

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, city leaders, and the general public.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Constant Contact, Excel, E-mail, and PowerPoint.

Transportation: Must have access to reliable transportation to attend events and meetings/

Work Environment:

The Chamber is fully in-office in Santa Monica with work at home on Fridays. The Manager will be required to coordinate and attend day, evening and weekend events in Santa Monica. This is a part-time at will employee position and requires the Manager to live in Santa Monica or West LA.

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