Chamber Events & Engagement Coordinator

Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Events & Committee Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute Chamber events, committee activities, and member engagement programs in collaboration with leadership.

Responsibilities include managing event logistics, sponsor communications, volunteer coordination, and marketing support, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, hospitality, nonprofit operations, customer service, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for Chamber events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Chamber events, programs, and special initiatives.
• Manage event logistics, registrations, vendors, supplies, and day-of operations.
• Assist with event budgets, timelines, and evaluations.
• Coordinate sponsor communication, fulfillment, and recognition.
• Support relationships with members, vendors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assist with participant recruitment and event attendance.
• Serve as staff liaison for assigned committees.
• Coordinate meetings, communications, records, and committee activities.
• Support committee projects and initiatives.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Director to promote Chamber events and programs.
• Provide event information, content, and materials for marketing efforts.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Nonprofit operations

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Events & Committee Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute Chamber events, committee activities, and member engagement programs in collaboration with leadership.

Responsibilities include managing event logistics, sponsor communications, volunteer coordination, and marketing support, with occasional evenings and weekends required.