Coordinator, Americas

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the United States seeks a Coordinator to provide program, event, membership, and operations support for the Americas Department. The role reports to the senior vice president, Americas.

Responsibilities include planning programs, coordinating events, drafting communications, newsletters, and invitations, and maintaining member engagement and mailing lists. Proficiency in Spanish and Salesforce familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ related work experience.
• Self-starter with ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Experience in events logistics and coordinating programs.
• Experience interacting with business executives and government officials.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute programs for the Americas Department.
• Coordinate events, meetings, conferences, and delegations.
• Prepare written communications, including memos, correspondence, press releases, blog posts, and social media text.
• Draft, edit, format, and disseminate newsletters, event invitations, marketing materials, and program updates.
• Support and track member company engagement and communications.
• Maintain and update mailing lists and management systems.
• Monitor and prepare country-specific intelligence updates on political and economic developments.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Writing

Event logistics

Stakeholder engagement

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview

The Coordinator will provide program, event, membership, and operations support for the Americas Department. This position reports to the senior vice president, Americas.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and execute programs for the Americas Department.
• Coordinate the organization of events, including meetings, conferences and business delegations.
• Prepare written communications, including briefing memos, correspondence, press releases, blog posts, text for social media.
• Help draft, edit, format, and disseminate newsletters, event invitations, marketing materials, and program updates.
• Support and help track member company engagement and communications.
• Maintain and update mailing lists and management systems.
• Monitor and prepare country-specific intelligence updates on political and economic developments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ related work experience.
• Self-starter and able to meet time-sensitive deadlines, multitask, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Events logistics experience.
• Experience interacting with business executives and government officials.
• Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $51,846.00 to $59,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.