DL Chamber of Commerce - Events Coordinator

Pro Resources
  • Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Summary

    The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of Chamber and community events and programs. This role

    works closely with local businesses, community partners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality events that support engagement, economic development, and

    community connection.

    Pay Range

    $20-$24 per hour depending on experience.


    Key Responsibilities


    Event Planning & Execution

    • Plan,coordinate, and execute a variety of events including Chamber events, community events, and organizational programming
    • Manage event timelines, logistics, and on-site coordination to ensure successful execution
    • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align event goals and outcomes
    • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and government partners
    • Encourage participation, sponsorship, and collaboration in events and programs
    • Serve as a point of contact for event-related inquiries and partnerships
    • Evaluate event success using metrics such as attendance, stakeholder feedback, engagement, and return on investment
    • Prepare post-event reports and recommendations for future improvements

    Event Promotion & Marketing

    • Develop marketing strategies to promote events and increase attendance
    • Develop and coordinate social media campaigns, email marketing, and print materials
    • Work with stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective event messaging

    Venue & Vendor Management

    • Research and secure venues appropriate for each event
    • Negotiate and manage contracts with venues, vendors, and service providers
    • Coordinate logistics including catering, equipment, signage, and other event needs

    Budgeting & Resource Management

    • Develop and manage event budgets
    • Track expenses and ensure events are delivered in a cost-effective manner
    • Identify opportunities to maximize resources while maintaining event quality

    Other duties

    • Assist with design and development of Chamber member and marketing materials
    • Assist with front desk coverage, including greeting visitors and answering phones, as needed
    • Assist with a variety of projects and responsibilities to support the efficient operation of the Chamber and the successful delivery of its programs and services

    Qualifications

    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
    • 1–3 years of experience in event planning, coordination, or related role preferred
    • Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign)
    • Familiarity with social media management and digital marketing
    • Strong organizational and project management skills
    • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of Microsoft Teams  

    Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation to travel to various event locations, meetings. Mileage reimbursement

    provided 

    Work Environment

    • Occasional evening and weekend work required for events
    • Combination of office work and on-site event coordination

    Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

    perform the essential functions of this job.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
    • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
    • The employee may be required to bend, twist, kneel, climb a ladder up to 6 feet and lift up to 30 pounds at times.
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Travel required to events and/or educational opportunities.

    Psychological

    Factors

    The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

    functions of this job.

    ·        Ability to calmly and respectfully interact with guests, even in high pressuresituations

    ·        Ability to multitask calmly in a fast-paced environment

    • Paid Time Off

    Work schedule

    • Weekend availability
    • Monday to Friday

    Benefits

    • Paid time off

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit Lakes, Minnesota

    Skills

    • Adobe InDesignunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Programsunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Economic Developmentunmatched
    • Email Campaignunmatched
    • Email Marketingunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • Government Organizationsunmatched
    • Graphic Designunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Media Campaignsunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Online Marketingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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