Job Description: Program and Events Director
Location: Roeland Park
Reports to:  Chamber President

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Position Summary: The Program and Events Director position plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing Chamber membership, services, and programs.  Responsibilities include program/event management as well as daily Chamber operations. 

Primary duties and responsibilities: 

• Schedule, coordinate, and execute all Chamber networking and fundraising events and programs.   
• Develop new events and programs as needed to serve members and the Chamber’s mission. 
• Help to secure sponsorships for programs and events. 
• Establish and maintain working relationships with members and partners, while constantly striving to increase attendance. 
• Develop event feedback surveys when appropriate. 
• Serve as a liaison to the Chamber committees to provide recruitment, training, and coaching. Help to determine program/event budgets and work within the parameters. 
• Help to acquire and retain new Chamber members. 
• Provide weekly statistical reports on events and programs in staff meetings. 
• Manage the info email. 
• Along with the President, negotiate contracts and pricing for venues, contractors, and other businesses that the Chamber works with for events and programs 
• Develop vendor and venue relationships. 
• Create signage and handouts for events along with the communication director. 
• Contribute and present monthly updates to the board of directors on programs and events. 
• Attend, along with the President, corporate partner, city, and other fundraising meetings. 
• Communicate, along with the President, regarding legislative matters with our elected officials. 
• Administrative duties as needed. 
• Help to serve as a photographer at events as necessary. 
• Prepare and submit a monthly expense report for credit card and mileage expenses. 
• Create visibility and recognition of the NEJC Chamber and its businesses through community involvement.

Skills and aptitudes/Qualifications required: 

• Proven success in planning and executing events of all sizes. From small meetings to large signature events, across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in sponsorship development, creative and innovative event design, and event marketing strategies that boost engagement and measurable results. 
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in budgeting, aligning resources with strategic goals, and fundamental financial reporting. 
• Experience planning events and fundraising in a membership/association environment is a plus. 
• Experience negotiating and executing venue, catering, and other contracts is a plus. 
• Resilient self-starter with demonstrated desire and ability to take initiative, solve problems, negotiate terms, and drive results. 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and strong time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines. 
• Flexible and adaptable when faced with change or unexpected challenges. 
• Demonstrated ability to confidently function both independently and in a fast-paced collaborative team environment requiring communication and respect. 
• Aptitude for working with volunteers and building relationships. 
• A Bachelor’s degree preferred: a minimum of three years of demonstrated relevant experience is required. 
• Excellent oral and written communication, with strong writing, conversational, and presentation skills, and sound grammar competence. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, managing CRM databases (Growth Zone), and working with social media platforms. 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation required. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.  The position requires some early mornings and late evenings. 
• This position involves a mix of seated and active work, including navigating stairs within the NEJC Chamber office.

 Accountability: 

Position reports to and is directly accountable to the CEO and President. 

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks: Compensation commensurate with experience and skills. Benefits include options with health, dental, and vision insurance.  Paid two-week vacation after six months of employment. One week of paid vacation from Christmas Eve to New Year's is not included in the two weeks. Paid Holidays and mileage reimbursement. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Dsettle@nejcchamber.com.