Investor Events Manager

Investor Events Manager

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

The Investor Events Manager serves as event planner and communications specialist for a variety of programs and events that help position North Fulton as a top tier region. The role will report to the Vice President and will provide day-to-day execution, leadership, and budget responsibilities of several key events that drive the region forward, position the Chamber and our investors as top of mind for elected officials, and create an opportunity for Investor engagement at the highest levels, including:

Investor Events

• Plan and execute annual Strategic Leadership Visit trip, including working closely with regional ED partners on researching locations and topics that are timely and relevant to Chamber stakeholders, coordinating scouting visit with leadership, coordinating all travel logistics, securing locations, accommodations, vendors, and sponsors, curating engaging sessions, managing budgets, and coordinating all communications efforts
• Plan and execute annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In fundraising trip, including managing all travel logistics, securing locations, accommodations, vendors, and sponsors, curating engaging sessions, managing budgets, and coordinating all communications efforts
• Plan and execute the annual Elected Officials Reception including the development of VIP elected officials lists in tandem with Investor Invitations and securing of sponsors
• Manage North Fulton Day at the Capitol annually coordinating a robust lineup of legislators, speakers, and sponsors
• Plan and execute annual North Fulton Futures Summit including development of topics, securing speakers, event logistics, and communications
• Plan and execute Investor quarterly events with support of Investor Relations Coordinator

Advocacy

• Perform staff lead responsibilities with the Government Affairs Committee to include meetings, speakers, topics, agendas, minutes, and reports
• Staff lead coordinating logistics and communications of North Fulton Municipal Association quarterly meetings

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in event management, marketing, and communications
• Degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, public relations, community development, or business preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities
• Excellent communication – writing, editing, copywriting, social/marketing writing
• Ability to travel out-of-state three time a year, for up to 4 days at a time
• Ability to work independently, multi–task, handle confidential and sensitive material with the highest degree of integrity, diplomacy, and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior level executives
• Membership Development focused mindset
• Creative and entrepreneurial spirit, an organized self-starter who loves the energy and innovation of group brainstorming and then running with an idea from beginning to end
  

Desired Skill:

• 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
• Experience with hotel contract negotiation and research of potential destinations
• Understanding of and demonstrated experience in communication and marketing strategy
• Understanding of regional priorities and initiatives as well as civics and community development

• High level of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Project management or program management experience
• 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.