What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Coordinator position at Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce?
Overview
Looking for a role where no two days are the same and your work directly impacts our local community?
The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce is hiring an Events and Committee Coordinator!
Chambers of Commerce are truly the best places to spend your day doing what you love—connecting with passionate local business owners, building programs that help our community thrive, and bringing exciting events to life. If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and drive to a fantastic team, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and join our team!
As an Events & Committee Coordinator, you’ll bring events from planning to completion while keeping committees, clients, and service teams aligned. You’ll coordinate logistics, manage budgets and contracts, and support event marketing and guest services. Your impact: Thoughtful planning and clear communication help guests enjoy well-run events and help committees meet their goals.
Duties
- Plan and manage events, timelines, budgets, vendors, catering, and on-site details; use event management software to track progress.
- Coordinate committee meetings, agendas, records, and follow-up actions; lead project work and support team leadership.
- Communicate with clients and guests, deliver responsive customer service, and coordinate hospitality, banquet, and restaurant or hotel services as needed.
- Support event marketing and fundraising; identify appropriate upselling opportunities and negotiate vendor terms.
- Maintain event records in a customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft Office; monitor budgets and share updates with stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Strong event planning, event management, project management, budgeting, and time management skills, with excellent organization and communication.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, event management software, and CRM systems; able to manage contracts and event budgets.
- Client communication, customer service, guest services, negotiation, and marketing skills; sound judgment when upselling.
- Hospitality industry experience is preferred, including banquet, catering, restaurant, or hotel experience.
- Fundraising experience and team leadership skills are valued.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000