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  • About Us
    • About the Chamber
    • Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Circle
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Holiday Gift Fair
    • Education Events
    • Networking Events
    • Berkeley Business Forum
    • Berkeley Today & Tomorrow
    • WEB Leadership Summit
    • Berkeley Visionary Awards
    • Community Calendar
  • Jobs
    • Job Bank
    • Recruiting Resources
  • Member Directory
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley

Now Hiring

Event & Membership Coordinator
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce – Berkeley, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary


The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Event & Membership Coordinator. This position plays an integral role in the Chamber’s mission to support a vibrant local economy through networking opportunities, education and thought leadership events. This employee will be an integral component for planning and executing events, such as Ribbon Cuttings, tech seminars, monthly networking mixers, and major annual events.

General Duties

Event Coordination & Promotion

  • Promote, administer, and attend chamber events
  • Create print & digital marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite, including promotional flyers, press releases and event signage
  • Coordinate third party marketing efforts, and collaborate as needed
  • Strategically promote events through digital, industry and local networks
  • Manage event logistics, including vendors, venues, food & beverage, and guest registration
  • Coordinate event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers
  • Identify, prospect, solicit and secure potential partners and sponsors
  • Develop and execute schedule(s) for posting to various social media platforms

Member & Community Outreach
  • Engage and educate the community about the Berkeley Chamber’s organization and its goals
  • Extend outreach to diverse businesses in order to address opportunities and identify gaps within the Berkeley business community
  • Oversee communications efforts of the Chamber; lead the development of promotional literature and online postings; draft and distribute press releases and media inclusions
  • Design, publish and edit content for periodic newsletter
  • Introduce programs and strategies to generate buzz around the organization
  • Design and manage campaigns to increase awareness of the Chamber’s programs, events and initiatives, increasing membership and participation from a broad business audience

Membership Management & General Administration
  • Update calendar and emails in the Chamber database and website
  • Oversee Accounts Payable & Receivable: issue invoices and collect payments in a timely fashion
  • Identify and convert potential new Chamber members
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven customer service and relationship management skills and experience working in a business environment
  • Experience with CRM and/or eCommerce platforms; member relationship management experience preferred
  • Highly motivated with B2B sales experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of the Berkeley – and Bay Area -- business community
  • Able to set and meet measurable goals
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
  • Outgoing and enjoys networking
  • A team player with good work ethic and positive attitude
  • Experience using Mac, Windows, email, MS Office, Adobe CS (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Mail Chimp, Social Media, and customer management platforms
  • Ability to work extended hours to attend Chamber events and activities
 
Preferred Background, Experience & Qualifications
Event planning & promotion; digital/print content creation; customer relationship management


Compensation
Entry-level to mid-level. Temp-to-Hire. Competitive wage commensurate with experience


ALL APPLICANTS MUST STATE THEIR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN THEIR COVER LETTER

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.
1834 University Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone (510) 549- 7000 |
info@berkeleychamber.com

*The Berkeley Chamber office is closed. We will be checking voicemails regularly.
Certificates of Origin by appointment, email us at info@berkeleychamber.com