Position: Full Time Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

Salary DOE: $45,000-$55,000

Benefits: Medical Ins. Allowance, Life Insurance, Simple IRA, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time

Reports to: President/CEO

ORGANIZATION: The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, professionally staffed non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the region’s business community. Our Chamber is one of the largest in Montana with over 700 members. The strength of the Chamber lies in its membership—working together to make the Great Falls area a better place to live, work, and raise a family. MISSION: The Chamber will advocate, promote, network, and support businesses in the Greater Great Falls area to enable their growth and prosperity. The Chamber will also leverage the collective influence of its membership to create and support a business climate that encourages job growth, workforce development, economic diversification, and improved quality of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for promoting the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, its brand, business services, programs, and events through the development and execution of the overall Chamber strategy and plan supporting the goals and objectives of the organization.

This position is responsible for the marketing, advertising and communication campaigns associated with the Chamber through its website(s), email marketing, social media platforms, press releases, print publications, digital publications, video production, and other projects enhancing the Chamber’s image.

This position collaborates with the entire Chamber team to plan and execute professional, well-organized events.

DUTIES

•Design graphics for the website, newsletters, social media, events, posters, flyers, membership promotions etc.

•Advocate and follow the Great Falls Chamber’s messaging and branding.

•Small amounts of video production and assist with third party video production as needed.

•Manage Chamber’s online event calendar ensuring accurate information is being displayed consistently andwritten with intrigue highlighting the value of the event.

•Manage the Chamber’s Social Media Presence.

•Manage Chamber’s email marketing campaigns including the creation and distribution of weekly newsletters,special event promotions, and other targeted emails as needed.

•Create engaging daily social media posts across a variety of platforms to include the promotion of events.

•Collaborate with Chamber members for partnered events and to utilize their marketing options.

•Maintain a list of media contacts and build relationships with media representatives.

•Proactively create press releases for upcoming events and activities, coordinating with other organizations (e.g.,GFDA, Job Service, United Way, GFPS, etc.) and media contacts.

•Ensure the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is communicating its various activities, events, and projects –including the Leadership programs.

Gather business news from Chamber Members to creatively highlight their positive activities, events, expansions, and developments in our newsletter and social media.

• Work with Chamber team to create surveys to members and community guiding our direction and strategy.

• Work with the Business Development Director to outline membership benefit opportunities.

• Create and write content for all Chamber publications.

• Meet publication deadlines.

• Work with third party marketing partners on publications, website updates, and other marketing platforms

• Write Content for event promotions, programs, and scripts. Assist with planning Chamber events relevant to the Chamber Mission adding value for our Membership (seminars, workshops, roundtables, committees, and appreciation events)

• Assist with the event process from inception, design, setup, and execution.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION

• Respond to daily enquiries as needed assisting with member’s needs (answering phones, welcoming walk-in guests, registering for events, invoicing, etc.)

• Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, or another related field.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in marketing, communications, and event planning.

• Strategic creativity with achieving desired messaging.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and professional conduct.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and other applicable programs.

• Experience with custom client database systems and email marketing software (e.g., Constant Contact).

• Knowledge and proficiency in various online marketing and social media platforms.

• Motivated and results-oriented with experience achieving goals and objectives on deadline and within budget.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, reliable, self-motivated, organized, creative, and innovative.

• Flexibility and ability to adjust and adapt to multiple projects, priorities, and interruptions.

• Ability to effectively carry out multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours depending on events schedules including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

• Must meet physical requirements of position including the ability to lift 25-35 lbs. and pull/push up to 50 lbs.

• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and a registered, insured, and reliable vehicle

Submit cover letter and resumé to:

Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Lorene Jaynes

9 3rd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401

applications@greatfallschamber.org