What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chamber Director position at Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce?
Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce
Fort Kent, ME
24–32 hours per week
The Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded individual to serve as our next Chamber Director. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting local businesses, promoting community events, and helping strengthen the Greater Fort Kent region.
What You'll Do
- Manage the daily operations of the Chamber office and retail store.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Chamber members, businesses, and the public.
- Coordinate Chamber events, programs, and community initiatives.
- Create and manage content for social media, the Chamber website, and member communications.
- Recruit, engage, and support Chamber members.
- Assist with bookkeeping, budgeting, and general administrative tasks.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to advance the Chamber's mission and strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and social media platforms; experience updating websites is a plus.
- Experience in marketing, event planning, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- A passion for supporting local businesses and building community relationships.
Schedule
- 24–32 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with occasional evening or weekend hours for Chamber events and meetings.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in our community while working with local businesses, community leaders, volunteers, and organizations that are committed to making the Greater Fort Kent area a great place to live, work, and visit.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person