Marketing and Events Coordinator

Company Description: The Santee Chamber of Commerce, established in 1955, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for local businesses. Through networking events, business resources, marketing opportunities, and strategic partnerships, the Chamber helps businesses grow and strengthens the local economy. It also connects businesses with community and government leaders to encourage collaboration, build relationships, and support the continued success of the Santee business community. Team members are part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact throughout Santee. Marketing & Events Coordinator Santee Chamber of Commerce | Santee, CA Full-Time | On-Site The Santee Chamber of Commerce is seeking a creative, organized, and self-motivated Marketing & Events Coordinator to help lead our events, marketing, and member engagement efforts. The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of projects from start to finish, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys building relationships within the business community. The Marketing & Events Coordinator supports the President & CEO in executing Chamber events, expanding the Chamber's marketing presence, advancing new initiatives, and creating meaningful experiences for Chamber members. Job Requirements: Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide variety of Chamber events, including member ribbon cuttings, Business After 5 Mixers, networking events, educational programs, luncheons, golf tournaments, signature events, the annual Santee Street Fair, and other Chamber initiatives as assigned. Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships for Chamber events while ensuring sponsor benefits are fulfilled. Assist with the production of the Santee Magazine, including securing and managing business advertisements for each edition. Serve as the primary point of contact for businesses hosting Chamber events, building strong relationships and maintaining exceptional communication throughout the planning process. Conduct planning meetings and site visits with host businesses to ensure event goals, logistics, and expectations are aligned. Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, vendors, volunteers, and event logistics. Coordinate event setup, on-site management, and breakdown while ensuring a professional, welcoming, and memorable experience for attendees. Develop and execute marketing campaigns that increase event attendance, membership engagement, sponsorship visibility, and ticket sales. Manage the Chamber's weekly newsletter, social media platforms, website updates, email marketing campaigns, and all other digital communications. Provide the President & CEO with analytics and performance reports for the Chamber's social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, and weekly newsletter. Create engaging graphics, photography, videos, reels, business interviews, member spotlights, and event highlights that showcase our Chamber and business community. Collaborate with the President & CEO to implement new initiatives, strengthen Chamber programs, and support organizational growth. Represent the Chamber professionally at networking events, community meetings, and Chamber functions. Attend all Chamber events, including occasional evenings and weekends. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered Experience in event planning, marketing, communications, community engagement, or a related field. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with social media marketing, Meta Business Suite, content creation, and short-form video production. Proficiency in Canva, graphic design, social media management, and digital marketing platforms. Experience with CRM systems such as ChamberMaster and email marketing platforms like Constant Contact is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience building relationships with businesses, sponsors, and community partners. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Hours | Compensation | Benefits: $30.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time, Monday through Friday. Standard office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flexibility is required, as work hours may adjust to accommodate Chamber events, ribbon cuttings, mixers, networking functions, and other community programs, including occasional evenings and weekends. Medical insurance Paid holidays Paid vacation that accrues based on length of service and is available for use following the successful completion of a 90-day introductory period Optional retirement savings plan Professional development opportunities Why Join Our Team? Be part of something bigger! Join a passionate team that celebrates local businesses, builds community connections, and creates opportunities that help our members thrive. If you're ready to make an impact and grow alongside a forward-thinking organization, we'd love to hear from you. The Santee Chamber of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. 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