The Quad Cities Chamber is looking for a creative and collaborative professional to lead the planning and execution of our events and bring our business community together. Our events create opportunities for connection, spark new ideas, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the businesses and people who make the Quad Cities a great place to live, work, and do business. The Director of Events will play an important role in creating experiences that engage our members, elevate our regional business community, and showcase the impact of the Chamber. If you are passionate about bringing people together, creating exceptional experiences, and making things happen, we invite you to be part of our team.

Summary: The Director, Events is responsible for planning and executing high-quality events and programs that advance the priorities of the Chamber and provide tangible value to members and investors. This position works collaboratively with all Chamber staff to determine and manage programs and events that directly support the organization’s priorities. The Director, Events reports to the Executive Director, Chamber.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items.

• Manages all aspects of assigned programs and events including planning, timelines, logistics, event and program execution, post event analysis, sponsor benefits fulfillment and financial tracking
• Collaborate with all departments to manage the planning, development, promotion and execution of a comprehensive master calendar of programs and events for the Chamber.
• Manages programs and events sponsorship renewals
• Liaison for Chamber staff to assist with logistics and planning for ongoing, regular programs and events
• Staff liaison with Chamber members and community businesses to execute programs and events
• Ensure events meet attendance, revenue, and engagement targets while enhancing the Chamber’s public profile.
• Manages events within the Customer Relations Management (CRM) software to ensure accurate event details, promotion, fees and registrations
• Creates new programs and events as needed to serve the Chamber’s mission
• Works with the Executive Director, Chamber to establish and manage the Chamber Events annual budget, which includes event-specific budgets
• Works with Marketing & Communications team to promote events and programs to drive awareness and attendance
• Manages event volunteers and new volunteer recruitment
• Upholds, supports, and promotes all company policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: Intern, Events

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.
 
Education/Experience:

• 2-5 years of progressively responsible experience in events, marketing, public relations and/or communications
• Bachelor’s degree in events, public relations or marketing related field preferred
• Previous experience creating and managing a budget

Equipment and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in CRM and database software
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including telephone, calculator, computer, printer and copier.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing – Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Walking – Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Sitting – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Travel – Some travel, mostly regional or state, with some overnight travel.
• Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately 25 pounds, less than 1/3 of on- the-job time, non-continuously.
• Must have clear vision near and far, with or without corrective measures.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Environmental – There is little to no exposure to hazardous environmental conditions. Noise – Moderate (i.e. typical office noise – computers, printers, phones, fax

Annual Compensation Range: $50,000-$60,000
To apply, please send your resume to hr@quadcitieschamber.com