Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Part-Time Communications Coordinator
Hours per week: 20, M-F, 10-2
The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) is looking for a part-time communications coordinator in our Westfield office. The GWACC supports nearly 500 businesses and nonprofit organizations locally. We represent the towns of Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, and Westfield. The GWACC hosts events, runs the Westfield Farmers Market, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, several street fairs, and we have a charitable foundation. You would be working on a small team of 4 to support these efforts. This position reports to the executive director.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compose the GWACC weekly email blast in Constant Contact
- Promote chamber events through the website, Constant Contact, social media pages, and external media outlets
- Update the GWACC website as needed
- Write and edit press releases and promotional copy
- Manage social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Field telephone calls and respond to email inquiries
- Attend AM/PM events 1-2 times/month
- Support membership/events manager, executive assistant, and executive director as needed
- Coordinate with the local school districts for distribution of street fair/farmers market posters
Requirements:
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher), good interpersonal skills, writing skills, detail oriented.
Desired:
Experience in Constant Contact, social media, WordPress.
Please send resumes to Gene Jannotti, Executive Director, at
[email protected]
or call the Chamber office at 908-233-3021 for additional information.
