Membership & Events Manager

Membership & Events Manager - Austin Area Chamber of Commerce

JOB CLASS: 40 hours per week, Non-exempt REPORTS TO: President

Summary Description:

The primary responsibilities of the Membership & Events Manager is to sell the programs and services and to manage major events of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruitment and signing up new members
• Develop new and innovative plans and recruitment programs to encourage membership of new, old, and former member businesses
• Responsible for retaining renewals
• Manage Ambassador group
• Manage assigned Chamber events and programs
• Maintain database of events through ChamberMaster
• Manage Chamber Bucks, invoicing and accounts receivable
• Greet visitors, answer phones and respond to email requests, process daily mail
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking skills, detail oriented
• Previous sales experience preferred and demonstrable ability to drive results
• Self-starter with a professional appearance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Must have/maintain a dependable vehicle with proof of license and insurance
• Ability to prospect/cold-call new businesses and to upgrade and sell major accounts
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to communicate with prospects, members, and co-workers
• Some public speaking experience preferred
• Ability to think outside the box to offer new ideas, concepts, solutions, etc.
• Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information
• Must be a team player that works well in an adapting environment
• Exceptional people skills with an outgoing personality
• Team player that will assist when needed outside the normal scope of responsibilities

Education or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• College degree or equivalent in business administration, management or other business field strongly preferred
• General understanding of not-for-profit organizations desired
• At least two years in membership, Chamber or trade association experience preferred
• Proven track record in sales

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time; frequent bending or stooping to access files and some walking of steps required. Must be able to regularly lift, and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work occasionally after normal business hours and/or weekends for planned events.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, MN 55912: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person