Marketing Coordinator

Position Title: Marketing Coordinator

Reports To: Vice President of Membership

Organization Overview: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, nonprofit, business advocacy organization located in Arlington, Virginia. We promote and facilitate the success of our membership of approximately 650 businesses. The mission of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to cultivate connections, shape policies and empower Arlington’s economic future. The vision of the Arlington Chamber is to envision a vibrant community where all businesses and people flourish.

We have a small office with a professional, but friendly atmosphere. Work is often busy, but never dull. Each member of our staff is essential to attaining our mission. Additional information is available on our website: www.arlingtonchamber.org.

Position Overview: The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the creation, production, planning, and management of content via social media channels & e-mail blasts along with the overall branding of the organization. The successful candidate will be a resource to the staff, and a critical part of the team in assisting the organization to meet its overall goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, write, and send specialty e-newsletters and e-invitations to the membership, using Constant Contact
• Manage the Chamber’s online presence, including social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.)
• Includes regular posts of event photos, graphics for new and renewing members, event promotions and regular engagement through following and responding to posts on each channel.
• Planning and creating social media posts ahead of time.
• Drive overall social media strategy for the Chamber.
• Coordinate Chamber photography and maintain Chamber photo archives in SmugMug.
• Update the Chamber’s website in Weebly for large graphical content along with regularly updating and maintaining the Event Spotlight section of the website.

Position Requirements:

· Outstanding attention to detail, writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

· Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Canva.

· The ability to think creatively and implement new ideas and strategies.

· A self-starter with experience succeeding in a fast-paced, interactive, team-based atmosphere.

· The ability to work independently and with little oversight.

· The ability to manage social media channels in real-time, making sure posts are timely.

Benefits include

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution

Compensation and Hours:

This is a part-time position with a set schedule to be established during normal business hours. Compensation is $23.00 - $25.00 per hour and the position will be between 15 and 20 hours per week. Please submit a resume with a cover letter via email to membership@arlingtonchamber.org with “Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line. Due to volume, all responses may not be acknowledged. No phone calls, please.