The Indianola Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a part-time Marketing/Membership Coordinator.  This position serves as the administrative coordinator reporting to the President/CEO of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.  The Marketing/Membership Coordinator will have demonstrated experience in:

•  General business and/or non-profit agency work
•  Marketing & communications
•  Program implementation and oversight
•  Public and/or community relations
•  Customer Service and/or working with volunteers
• Office/Organizational Management
• Website content development/management

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with programs, services, activities and events to ensure board and organizational objectives are met
• Assist with marketing and communication initiatives such as Facebook and other social media outlets, newsletter, news releases, and other communications materials

• Assist with new member recruitment and current member retention
• Assist callers and walk-in guests as needed
• Assist with outside funding development in the form of grants, sponsorships and individual donations/contributions from public and private sources
• Assist with and ensure a visible and effective public image through regular use of provided technology and appropriate media platforms, hosting and participating in meetings, community forums and special events, and regular contact with identified members
• Promote attendance and participation at Indianola Chamber events
• Be alert to potential issues and opportunities that may affect the Indianola Chamber and alert President
• Assist with the development, implementation and management of events and programs, which shall include, but not be limited to:  Business Development Series, Annual Dinner, Golf Open, Engagement Events, Holiday Event, Friday Night Live, Tourism, and other Chamber sponsored activities/events
• Assist with coordination of outside vendors
• Assist with accounts payable/receivable
• Assist with building volunteer base
• Website management
• Other duties as assigned

 
Experience and/or knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills with experience in business environment (work in a non-profit, governmental or related industry is a plus)
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Ability to organize programs and projects to meet deadlines
• Experience doing marketing/communication work  
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn administrative management systems
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible
• Ability to represent organization professionally  
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Solid organizational skills
• A high level of enthusiasm and interest that, in turn, motivates others
• Ability to learn technology needed to perform essential functions
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Accountable for work
• Ability to adapt

*Graphic design experience a plus but not required.
 
Work Schedule
 
Work hours are generally 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch; however, this schedule will be adjusted as needed to accommodate Chamber events/activities. Salary will be based on education and experience.