Assistant Director

Posted: 11/03/2024

Non-Profit and Social Services

The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part time Assistant Director.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director

Hours: Part-Time; Based on a 30 hour week
Additional hours/days as job requires

Salary Range: $15-$20 per hour
Based on experience

Position reports to: Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities:
OFFICE-CLERICAL:

Greet visitors to the Chamber Office in a courteous and professional manner and direct them to the appropriate staff person.
Maintain accurate and organized document management system in Chamber Master, including up-to-date membership records, business directory. Create and maintain weekly e-community updates through Constant Contact.
Maintain, monitor, and update communication activities including website and social media channels.
Maintain day-to-day financial records – invoicing, receiving payments, depositing.
Processes all financials in Quick Books and prepare monthly financial report
Creating event flyers, programs, brochures, & marketing materials

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Prepare, update, and send monthly board packets and agendas.
Prepare materials as requested by Executive Director.
Attends monthly board meetings and records minutes.

COMMITTEES:

Assist committees as requested.
Participate in general meetings as requested

CHAMBER EVENTS:

Participates in chamber activities to promote and enhance the image and relationship of the chamber with all groups and parties in the community. Could include weekends.
Coordinates registration for special events. Work with sponsors and vendors for appropriate events.
Help design marketing for various publications and programs for various Chamber events including ads, packets and letters
Assist with taking photos at events as they occur throughout the year

MEMBERSHIP:

Maintain a positive relationship with all members and assist with growth opportunities, education, and/or mentoring.
Prepare annual membership renewal packet information and assembles new

member packets.

Facilitates new memberships and assists in retention efforts through the collection of past due memberships.
Familiarity of Chamber member businesses to assist the public

COMMUNITY:

Serve as a positive liaison between the Chamber and the community.
Remain informed of all Chamber and community-related events.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree preferred and/or relevant experience
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Quick Books, In Design, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Social Networks)
Graphic Design & QuickBooks knowledge encouraged
Time management skills in organizing projects and establishing priorities in managing workload, including problem solving skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including editing written materials.
Ability to work well with Board of Directors, Chamber members, and general public
Ability to work well with staff and volunteers
Ability to maintain professional appearance and attitude
Two (2) years’ experience in a position performing clerical and communications duties preferred.

Please send resume to Executive Director Carla Bobell
cbobell@cantonillinois.org

Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
48 N. Main Street
Canton, IL. 61520

NO phone calls, fax, Facebook messages or text messages accepted when applying.