Event and Program Coordinator

Join the energetic, impactful, and fun team at The Chamber in Hays, Kansas!  We are currently seeking the perfect candidate to fill the role of Vice President of Marketing & Communications! Be a part of the organization that positively impacts the businesses in Ellis County and western Kansas, while providing efforts to sustain quality of life for local residents, and build lasting relationships within the region.
 
Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
 

• Will organize sponsorship information and communication for events, including but not limited to:  Ag Appreciation, Education Appreciation, Child Care Provider Appreciation, the Annual Chamber Awards Banquet, Business & Career Expo, Stepping Out, Legislative Coffees, and Annual Golf Tournament, and member hosted events like Chamber Chats, Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreaking events, and more
• Collaborate with partners and coordinate to execute successful events while designing systems to create an efficient and effective office setting
• Help manage communication with the Hays Young Professionals leadership
• Organize communication with Leadership Hays and Dale Carnegie participants
• Attend events as schedule permits to photograph and record events via Facebook Live with company provided technology
• Schedule events and posts via The Chamber’s social media platforms, including, but not limited to: Facebook and Instagram
• Periodically analyze social media algorithms and trends to enhance reach of communication of Chamber events
• Assist with scheduling events for members in the Chamber’s membership database, including, but not limited to: Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber Chats, Groundbreakings, Business After Hours, and Catching Up events
• Assists staff answering phones, welcoming visitors, processing Chamber Cheques, bulk rate stamp and other office procedures as necessary
• Some evenings for special events will be required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, social media platforms and Google Drive

• Flexible work schedule
• Single paid health insurance with option to add additional dependents at employee’s expense
• 3% matching contribution for Simple IRA Plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays, including all days from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day and others deemed appropriate by the board of directors, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Professional development and training opportunities