Marketing and Events Coordinator

Marketing and Events Coordinator

Full-time - 35 hours per week Main Street Office, Chestertown, Maryland

ROLE:
The Marketing and Events Coordinator is responsible for administering and promoting initiatives that support economic vitality and attract residents, visitors, and businesses to downtown Chestertown. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, and community-minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

1. Manage public-facing marketing and promotion
a. Create compelling content for website, social media channels, newsletters, press releases, and 
print materials.
b. Promote downtown businesses, events, and initiatives to both local and regional audiences.
c. Coordinate with local media, partner organizations, and Kent County Tourism Department.
d. Assist with managing and staffing the Kent County Visitors Center.

2. Community Engagement
a. Build relationships with and between Main Street Chestertown and downtown businesses, property 
owners, artists, community partners, and residents.
b. Facilitate business participation in marketing efforts, promotions, and collaborative campaigns.
c. Support volunteer recruitment and coordination for events and initiatives.
d. Represent Main Street Chestertown at community meetings and events as needed.

3. Lead planning and execution of events
a. Manage event logistics, including permits, vendors, entertainment, volunteers, signage, and 
public safety coordination.
b. Collaborate with local businesses and partner organizations to ensure broad participation and 
cross-promotion.
c. Build partnerships and offer strategic support to mission-similar event planners.

4. Administrative Support
a. Track participation and engagement metrics for events and campaigns.
b. Assist with grant applications, reporting, sponsorships, and fundraising activities.
c. Support the Executive Director and organization committees with materials, logistics, and 
project execution.

REQUIREMENTS:
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●Attention to detail and follow-through
●Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, E-mail, and social media platforms
●Proficiency with collateral and graphic design development software

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements,and marketing collateral samples to office@mainstreetchestertown.orgno later than September 30, 2025.

Main Street Chestertown provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.