Manager, Events & Marketing

The West Central Association - Chamber of Commerce (WCACC) is looking for a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a full-time Events & Marketing Manager. The salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $60,000, based on experience, with an anticipated workload of 40 hours per week. Event Management: • Develop full year community event strategy and calendar to grow revenue, drive business and community engagement and create ownable, multi-year programming • Oversee the WCA’s community events, including volunteer recruitment and coordination, marketing, permitting, outreach, vendor management, post-event feedback and all other aspects for: annual gala/fundraiser, ribbon-cuttings, Madison Row Fest, Fridays on Fulton, and West Loop Art Fest and additional future events • Partner with the Executive Director and Membership Manager to create full-year sponsorship opportunities linked to events • Apply for and administer grant programs that support neighborhood promotion and community programming in public spaces • Provide support for networking events as appropriate Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and 3-5 years of work experience (non-profit or chamber experience is an asset). • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.