Marketing & Communications Specialist

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is in an exciting chapter of growth and impact. We are currently looking to hire an experienced Marketing & Communications Specialist who is excited to be part of this journey. The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for strengthening the Chamber’s visibility, elevating its brand, and enhancing the member experience through strategic and engaging communications. Working closely with the President & CEO, this role develops and executes marketing and communications initiatives that amplify the Chamber’s voice and effectively connect with members, business leaders, and the broader community. Key Duties & Responsibilities Marketing, Branding & Communications Develop engaging content for newsletters, social media, the Chamber website, press releases, campaigns, programs, events, and other communications. Design professional marketing and promotional materials, including brochures, sponsorship and program materials, presentations, event collateral, and digital graphics. Manage the Chamber’s communications calendar and email marketing campaigns to ensure timely, coordinated promotion of programs, events, and initiatives. Manage website content and maintain consistent branding across Chamber communications and marketing materials. Partner with the Membership team to support member recruitment, engagement, and retention through targeted marketing and communications. Support media and public relations efforts, including drafting and distributing press releases. Monitor marketing, website, social media, and digital engagement performance and recommend opportunities to strengthen visibility and engagement. Events Lead the planning and execution of Chamber events in collaboration with Chamber staff. Coordinate event communications, registration, timelines, promotional efforts, and marketing materials. Serve as point of contact at signature events and ribbon cuttings. Support post-event evaluations and identify opportunities to improve attendee engagement and future events. What You Bring Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and channels. Strong knowledge of marketing, communications, branding, social media, and digital content best practices. Ability to create polished, professional marketing materials, graphics, presentations, and digital content. Experience managing website content and using digital engagement metrics to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, take ownership, and consistently follow through. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with members, community and business leaders, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders. Experience with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress or similar CMS platforms, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Meta Business Suite, and Microsoft Office. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, branding, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated professional experience developing written and visual communications across multiple channels, including digital, web, social media, and print. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Additional Desired Qualifications Strongly preferred that residence is within the region served by the Chamber. Experience working for a chamber of commerce, nonprofit, association, or membership organization Benefits & Perks Medical and dental insurance Retirement plan with employer match Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Pre-approved remote work and flexible scheduling Professional development opportunities The opportunity to create and attend engaging, informative, and impactful events that connect you with local entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders, and decision-makers. A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your ideas and creativity can make a lasting impact This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm with some early morning and evening hours required. The schedule also includes working on location for meetings and events. Salary: $55,000-$60,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr