The goal of this part-time position is to support Marion Chamber of Commerce programming - including marketing efforts, running membership events and supporting the organization. These efforts align with the Chamber’s mission to the Marion business community.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support the Office Staff, Committees, Board of Directors and membership through member-focused projects and programs. This includes monthly/quarterly member-related programs and events - and the organization of major annual Chamber events/fundraisers. This position works with key stakeholders and related committees to execute event/program details, support planning meetings, and securing financial support.
2. Increasing the Chamber’s presence in the community through content development to support Chamber programs, services, and events. This includes:
3. Creation and maintenance of marketing and event materials: flyers/posters, invitations, programs, brochures, and more.
4. Development of content for marionillinois.com, the Blog, eBlasts, and e-newsletters.
5. Management of effective social media presence on the Chamber’s social channels.
6. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

1. Project a professional company image to promote the Chamber and its mission to our members, members of the business community, and the public. Experience with events (attendees range from 5 – 500) including organization, budgeting, setup/teardown, and expectation management. Creative thinking and flexibility to use Chamber resources that will best serve member industries.
2. Exhibit best practices in ‘print and online’ business communication. Effectively create content for print and online use with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Cloud software. Understanding website layout, content creation, and use of online platforms to create/promote content (ex: Canva and Buffer). Create report information and maintain a promotions calendar to highlight members and services/benefits on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
3. Exercise sound independent judgment and follow written and oral instructions. Use of tact and discretion to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.
4. Ability to work in a PC computer environment and use database/CRM systems. 

Working Conditions

Office environment up to 28 hours per week between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday with occasional evenings/weekends. Attendance at Chamber events as needed. Ability to carry items of 20lbs to accommodate for event setup/teardown and material storage. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience

1. Event / project management experience preferred
2. High School or GED required
3. Design samples preferred

EEO/AA Statement

At The Marion Chamber of Commerce, equal opportunity in employment, service and education is both a moral and legal obligation. We observe, respect and support stated policies of the state and federal governments that preclude discrimination. Our policy is not to discriminate in the recruitment, selection, employment, placement, promotion, training, assignment, retention, separation or any other personnel action based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental handicap, unfavorable military discharge, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, arrest record, order of protection status, age or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Application

$16.50/hourly, non-exempt employee with up to 28 hours/week. Health insurance not provided. Mileage reimbursement and professional development opportunities available. Paid time off earned based on hours worked.

Send resume, cover letter, and design samples to director@marionillinois.com. 

Learn more about the Marion Chamber of Commerce at www.marionillinois.com.