Community Programs Coordinator
Community Programs Coordinator at the Greater North Fulton Chamber
As the only regional chamber in North Fulton, the Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) is here to serve the needs of our business members representing all six cities–Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. The Chamber grows business, develops talent, and leads regional prosperity. This position is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with an organization that makes its mission our region’s success.
Position Scope: This full-time team member will contribute to the growth and success of the region by coordinating leadership programs, development initiatives, and nonprofit relationships. This position requires the skills of project coordination, communications and event planning as well as highly skilled collaboration with volunteers, public and private education leaders, and community non-profits.
Leadership Programs:
Leadership North Fulton (LNF) and LNF Alumni Program
Emerging Leaders Program for High School Students
• Promotion of programs and recruitment of participants
• Staff and coordinate volunteer chairs and volunteers for each program
• Develop program curriculum, flow and overall strategy
• Oversee orientation, retreat and graduation planning
• Coordinate budgets of each program and recruit sponsors to offset costs
• Photograph, archive, and promote all leadership programs on social media, monthly newsletters, and GNFCC website
• Partner with marketing to create and execute communications for programs
• Analyze trends in leadership programs through groups like ALP and research and explore new areas for growth and continual improvement based on program surveys and feedback
• Establish and cultivate strong network of public and private schools and educational partners to be strategic partners for current and future leadership development.
Member Diversity Initiatives:
NextGen Connects Young Professionals Committee and Mentor Match Program
Membership Diversity and Inclusion Committee and North Fulton Friendship Initiative
• Coordinate, grow, and create a brand and marketing strategy for the Next Gen young professional’s program, coordinating and staffing all events, professional development programming, and community service projects, and opportunities for young professionals in North Fulton
• Staff lead for the Mentor Match pairing young professionals with seasoned professionals for a year-long
mentor-mentee relationship
• Staff lead for the North Fulton Friendship Initiative pairing diverse individuals with someone different from them for a year long relationship immersion
• Plan all event logistics, secure locations, vendors and sponsors, create engaging programming, coordinate budget of programs, and coordinate marketing communications efforts for all events
• Drive brand awareness, credibility, and growth of each initiative through strategic brand public relations, marketing, social media, and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Benchmark growth of programs through metrics and competitive research and analysis
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with committee chairs and committee members Community Nonprofit Relationship Lead:
• Establish and cultivate a strong network of nonprofits across North Fulton, serving as primary point of contact for those relationships and looking for ways to leverage and grow their impact.
• Coordinate the annual Nonprofit Awards program from launch to announcement/celebration.
• Explore new and creative offerings to support nonprofits, such as training, leadership development, connecting them with potential board members, and other community partnerships and opportunities
Required:
▪ Minimum of 2 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, communications, program, or project coordination
▪ Degree in marketing, communications, public relations or business preferred
▪ Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple events and competing priorities
▪ Excellent communication – writing, editing, copywriting, social/marketing writing
▪ Ability to work independently, multi–task, handle confidential and sensitive material with highest degree of integrity, diplomacy, and discretion
▪ Demonstrated ability to interact with senior level executives
▪ Superior interpersonal communication skills, exhibiting a calm, positive and professional demeanor
▪ An organized self-starter who loves the energy and innovation of group brainstorming and then running with an idea from beginning to end
Desired Skills:
▪ Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and interact with business leaders
▪ Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability with a bias toward action
▪ Understanding of and demonstrated experience in communication and marketing strategy
▪ High level of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
▪ Ability to work on multiple projects and programs and multi-task with ease
▪ Outstanding organizational skills
▪ Goal driven, enthusiastic, self-motivated
▪ Ability to work as a team player on a small team, and desire to have fun, make a difference, and enjoy your teammates
Compensation:
Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Chamber also provides a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) compensation program with employer matching. This position is in office and enjoys 20 paid holidays and up to 15 days PTO. The Greater North Fulton Chamber is located at 10000 Avalon. Gated and dedicated employee parking and on-site gym are provided.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Audrey Degen at adegen@gnfcc.com.
No phone calls please.