[JOB TITLE: Community Relations Director[REPORTS TO: Executive DirectorSTATUS: Full Time Salaried ExemptBENEFITS: Includes Benefit Package

　　[**[SUMMARY OF ROLE:[The Community Relations Director is the primary lead in growing and retaining membership by introducing businesses to the value of joining the organization and building strong relationships with current members to support retention efforts. This position is responsible for recruiting new chamber members, strengthening relationships with current members, cultivating relationships with new members, and increasing membership retention. Other key responsibilities include Event Hosting and Planning, Relocation Guide Ad Sales, Fundraising for the Chamber and working with Chamber Committees, the Board and Members.

　　**[Key responsibilities of this position:[Working at and on all Chamber events throughout the year, this includes the Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner, COMFISH, Community Clean Up Day, CRABFEST, the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings and any other Chamber Events and Functions. Regular ongoingjob requirements include meeting and talking with members and potential members, daily email, in person and phone communications with members and the public; recording interviews for Chamber News and Views, voicing radio commercials and announcements, assisting with and/or creating the Chamber monthly newsletter, creating marketing materials, ads, social media posts, and writing ad copy to promotethe chamber,members,events, membership, and encourages participation at all chamber events.

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　　Develops and fosters ongoing relationships with Chamber members through strong relationships and development of services. Visit current members to encourage member involvement and retention.Works to recruit new members, focusing on the business/organization's needs via phone calls, in-person meetings, door knocking, and utilizing a business recruitment list.Interact daily with current and prospective members in-person, via phone, Zoom, and email to consistently communicate the value of their membership investment.Works with the Executive Director to create and develop the collateral for the execution of the membership recruitment/retention tasks, including, but not limited to, introductory letters and programs for memberships and committee communication.Inputs all communications and data in CRM to ensure the system is accurate, that all information regarding join/drop reasons and ongoing communication are correctly recorded, and ensures that the information collected meets the needs of the Chamber team.Assist in organizing logistics and help with all chamber events in a way that produces maximum revenue and profit, attendance, and community involvement.Creates, contributes to, updates, and distributes marketing material for the Chamber. Including but not limited to the monthly newsletter, email blasts, member spotlights, social media posts, letters, signage, and fliers.Identifies opportunities for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.Attends and assists staff at chamber events, such as networking meetings and major events. Will require working an occasional evening, weekend, or holiday.Fundraising for the Chamber and Chamber Events.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.[MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:]{calibri="" light",sans-serif"=""}