Chamber News

Employment Opportunity

Events and Communications Coordinator
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is this community’s "Voice of Business” serving over 500 members.

Reporting to the Executive Director you will be responsible for:
-Planning, organizing and executing all events (including budgets,
promotions, work plans, engaging volunteers, and sponsor relations)
-Preparing promotional materials for projects and events
-Acquiring sponsors for projects and events
-Maintaining an organized office
-Responding to inquiries through phone, email, and walk-in traffic
-Maintaining up-to-date information; member data base and website
-Coordinating committee and task group meetings and minute-taking
-Media relations, advertising campaigns, and member communications

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
-Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations,
Business Administration or equivalent
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office and all its programs
-Knowledge of Adobe an asset
-Must be highly organized and focused
-Ability to balance many projects and events at one time
-Excellent writing and communication skills
-Web savvy with superior knowledge of social media
-Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy
-Positive attitude – good demeanor with variety of members, clients,
suppliers, and staff
-2+ years relevant work experience

Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume before
3 pm on Monday, November 12th to the attention of:

Executive Director, Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Brockville, ON K6V 7L2 or by Email: anne@brockvillechamber.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.