Assistant Director

Job Description General: Day-to-day operations of the Chamber / Membership, including recruitment, benefits, and payments / Event operations and management / Social media & Website management

Membership retention & recruitment
Maintain Membership database / Prepare Directory
Develop strategies to produce membership revenue
Review and implement ongoing membership benefit opportunities
Meet with prospective & current members to develop mutual relationships
Prepare updated, accurate membership information for Membership Directory
Follow up on all membership inquiries: membership packets, follow-up emails & phone calls. Review with Executive Director and assist members with benefits, support, opportunities, etc.
Maintain prospect list / conduct periodic membership drives
Prepare timely reports on membership status for the Executive Director
Prepare new member list for monthly Board meetings for ratification and newsletter
Assist ED in membership value package approach

Events
Coordinate and organize member networking events (Coffee Connection & After Hours)
Assist Executive Director in organizing larger Chamber events e.g. (Haunted Happenings Parade, Biz Baz vendor market, Salem’s So Sweet festival, political debates/forums, luncheons, Holiday Breakfast, Annual Dinner, etc.)
Coordinate ribbon cuttings with Mayor’s office, Board, and membership

Marketing & Sales
Maintain and improve website
Edit, produce and publish weekly e-mail newsletter using ConstantContact
Create and maintain an active social media presence
Advertising sales for membership directory & other sponsorship opportunities

General
Day to day operations
Represent Chamber at functions and events
Staff liaison for Chamber Ambassadors

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Sales Experience and/or membership/association experience
Customer service experience
Creative & innovative
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Salary & Benefits: 
Annual Base salary range: $50,000-$60,000. Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Simple IRA (3% matching), Health (60%), Paid vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (5 days), Milage paid for trips outside of Salem.

All employees of the Salem Chamber are employees at will.

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Jeff Swartz – Jeff@salem-chamber.org. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person assigned to the position. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent. All interested candidates should apply by May 16th, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer | Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply