Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Description

The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dependable team member who is community-minded and highly motivated to manage marketing and communication for the organization. The individual must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects with little to no supervision. The selected candidate should have 2-3 years (minimum) work experience in marketing, communications or a related field. The candidate will support all website development and communications, all organizational newsletters, be responsible for all organizational social media, and provide all marketing/communications for organizational and community events.  The selected candidate will be required to be on-site for the majority of events. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for managing all organizational social media (including subsidiary events) on platforms to include Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

  • Responsible for creating and implementing content calendar

  • Will monitor all analytics for adjustment; import to a communication dashboard 

• Primarily responsible for managing all organizational email communications to include weekly newsletter, member messages, segmented group communication, etc. 

• Create marketing materials and promotional resources for all organizational events throughout the year (totaling nearly 15, at current)

  • Responsible for creating and executing all related marketing campaigns for event specific opportunities as well as organizational projects 

  • Individual will be asked to take on additional responsibilities for various events 

  • Will serve as the primary point of contact for securing and fulfilling event sponsorships 

• Work diligently to respond to the needs of business and organizations’ who are members of the Chamber of Commerce.  

• Responsible for majority of website updates including, but not limited to: events, membership, graphics, ambassador visits, blogs, etc. 

• Provide support to the President/CEO on a routine basis for a variety of projects. 

Skill Requirements: 

• Proficient knowledge of social media platforms to include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn 

• Graphic Design experience and proficient working knowledge of Canva platform 

  • Adobe Suite a plus, but not required

• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills

• Highly proficient computer and technical abilities 

• Creative, critical thinker with desire to solve problems in unique and innovative ways

Ideal Leadership Qualities: 

• Accountable 

• Collaborator 

• Community Minded 

• Creative 

• Positive

• Problem solver

• Respectful 

• Transparent

• Self-starter

• Strong communicator 
   

Hours/Compensation: This is a full-time position. Benefits include generous PTO, a flexible work environment, health insurance options and a life insurance plan. Compensation will range between $17-22/hour, depending on experience and skill level. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. 

Please email a letter of interest and resume to Rachael Kinnick, rachael@getintogrinnell.com to apply for employment. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Projected start date is March 3, 2024.