Coordinator, Civic and Community Initiatives

Nonprofit Connect; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce seeks a Programs Coordinator for Civic and Community Initiatives. You will support programs aligned with the chamber's strategic plan and work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful experiences.

Responsibilities include leading talent initiatives, coordinating trade missions, and supporting awards and quarterly programs, with a focus on measurable results and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree and at least 2 year’s relevant experience required.
• Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Client-service focus and ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the KC Chamber’s Talent initiative and successor programs.
• Collaborate with Public Policy to scope initiatives and plan deliverables.
• Manage volunteer committees including planning, facilitation and convenings.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate content and results for programs.
• Refine and evolve program experience to ensure sustainability.
• Execute biennial trade mission and Catalyst experiences with logistics and content.
• Support quarterly State of Series program with speakers and moderators.
• Support annual ATHENA awards program and related events.
• Assist Chamber events, programs and members as needed to support revenue.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GrowthZone data analysis

Job description

Reports to: SVP, Civic and Community Initiatives

Overview:

This role supports the Civic and Community Initiatives programs in service to the Chamber’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

25% Facilitate the KC Chamber’s Talent initiative and any successor programs.

• Collaborate with Public Policy team to scope initiative and plan project and deliverables.
• Manage volunteer committee(s) including planning, facilitation and convenings.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate effectiveness of content and results.
• Refine and evolve experience as needed to ensure program sustainability.

30% Execute biennial trade mission and Catalyst executive experience on alternate years.

• Support Director, World Trade Center - Kansas City on Trade Mission including destination research.
• Support SVP, Civic and Community Initiatives on Catalyst experience including destination research.
• Collaborate with Strategic Partnership and Events teams to curate content and experience, execute logistics and deliver delegate communications.
• Measure results.

25% Support quarterly State of Series program.

• Coordinate speakers and moderators as needed.
• Collaborate with Events team on planning and execution.
• Measure results.

15% Support annual ATHENA awards program.

• Support Director - Leadership Programs on annual ATHENA program including honoree selection process and committee engagement.
• Collaborate with Events team on awards program execution.

5% Support Chamber events, programs and members as required.

• Support Chamber events including, but not limited to, Annual Dinner, Kansas City Chiefs Kickoff Lunch, Kansas City Current Kickoff Lunch, Small Business Awards, Power of Diversity, Neighborhood Networking, etc.
• Participate in other programmatic and membership activities as needed to support Strategic Partnerships and revenue generation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Job Competencies And Skills

• Technical Aptitude
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skillful in use of tools and equipment relevant to job performance
  • Ability to quickly master use of technology necessary to perform job functions
  • Ability to gather, capture, and analyze data leveraging our GrowthZone database
• Communication
  • Ability to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing.
  • Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others
• Professionalism and Work Ethic
  • Demonstrates personal accountability and effective time management skills to meet multiple deadlines and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
  • Independently determines what needs to be done and acts on it
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Researches all available avenues of information to develop solutions to problems
• Relationship Building
  • Builds strong relationships with colleagues and clients working together towards common goals
• Project Management
  • Bring together every component of a project, including resources or planning, that are needed to complete it in a timely manner

Education And Experience

• Four-year college degree and at least 2 year’s relevant experience required
• Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Client-service focus
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing circumstances

FLSA Classification

• Full-time, Non-exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Intern oversight

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position a minimum of 75% of the time
• Needs to occasionally move about to assist with meeting room set-ups

Travel Required

• N/A

EEO Statement

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.