Admin and Communications Assistant

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A little about us:

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to supporting the local business community. We're passionate about empowering businesses and individuals by creating strong connections and providing the resources they need to succeed. Our mission is to foster a thriving business environment through strategic communication, collaboration, and advocacy. We help businesses grow by providing services, resources, and support, ensuring they can reach their goals and make a meaningful impact on the community.

Our team focuses on building long-term relationships with local businesses, ensuring that we understand their needs and provide the right tools and support to help them thrive. We believe in the power of clear communication and a supportive environment, and we are committed to helping our members succeed.

About the role:

As the Admin and Communications Assistant, you'll be working closely under the guidance of the Executive Director. Your responsibilities will include administrative support, customer relationship management, and assisting with communications efforts. You'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations within the Chamber, helping to coordinate member communications, manage databases, and assist with the development of marketing and outreach strategies.

This is a part-time position (28 hours per week, Fridays off) with great potential to expand to full-time as responsibilities grow.

Administrative Support

• Manage and maintain the Chamber's event calendar, including member events, meetings and educational sessions organized and implemented by the Chamber
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and letters, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage the Chamber's files and records, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible and organized.
• Assist the Executive Director in planning, executing, and monitoring events and projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Assist in the curation of agendas, workback plans, and detailed reporting on events for record-keeping purposes
• Perform other administrative duties as required to support the Executive Director and Board of Directors

Communications and Marketing

• Assist in the creation and implementation of the Chamber's annual marketing plan of services, events and benefits to current and potential members, the community and other stakeholders
• Create social media content for Chamber events and initiatives and communicate design requirements to the graphic design team
• Curate the monthly communications calendar for the
• Have your finger on the pulse of local events, advocacy opportunities and member events to communicate them to the Chamber office for action

A little bit about you:

• You have at least one to three years of experience in administrative support or communications roles.
• You're detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once.
• You have strong customer relationship management skills and enjoy building relationships with both members and stakeholders.
• You're self-motivated and capable of working independently, but also enjoy being part of a team.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You're comfortable with technology and open to learning new tools as needed.
• You're familiar with WordPress (bonus if you know Elementor Page Builder, but not required).
• You have experience managing communications through social media, newsletters, and other digital channels.
• You're a proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude.
• You must have reliable transportation to attend in-person training and any required Chamber events.
• You must be able to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion
• You must maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions and tasks

Our commitment to you:

• Networking opportunities with influential business and community leaders.
• You'll be working closely with the Executive Director, assisting in managing interns and the Board of Directors, learning from experienced professionals in the fields of communication, member engagement, and organizational management.
• You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, taking on more responsibility as you gain experience.
• We're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where you can develop your skills and make a real impact on the local business community.
• This is a hybrid position-you will need to be available for in-person training during the first month, after which a mix of remote and in-office work will be expected.
• Professional development allowance to invest in your skills and career growth.
• We offer flexible working hours with the opportunity for growth as your responsibilities evolve.

Compensation

• Hourly Wage: $21.00/hour
• Health care benefits
• Travel allowance to support work-related travel
• Two weeks PTO
• 2 wellness days

Additional Perks

• Fridays off
• December Closing - 1 Week

Are you excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the local business community? We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role. If selected, we'll reach out to schedule an interview. We move quickly, so don't wait to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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