Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Term Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Mileage & expense reimbursements

Parking

Professional development

Great team

Job summary

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is seeking a Coordinator of Marketing & Communications to develop and coordinate social media content, email newsletters, and website content that engage members and promote programs and events.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer who can craft clear, actionable communications, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications

• Associates or college degree required in Communications/Marketing/PR or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in media relations, marketing, or communications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher/Adobe InDesign/Canva, CMS and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit content for social media, newsletters, and website.
• Monitor, manage, and update social media outlets to grow engagement.
• Draft press releases and messaging for publications and policy initiatives.
• Collect content from departments to publish weekly e-newsletters and reports.
• Produce collateral for events and member marketing; assist with podcast coordination and sharing.
• Coordinate Voice of Business podcast: secure speakers, logistics, and descriptions.
• Edit podcast audio and video, share across channels.
• Assist all departments with social media needs and monitor current events for opportunities.
• Be familiar with Chamber policies and procedures and work both independently and in a team.

Skills

Content creation/editing

Social media management

Storytelling/writing

Organization

Public speaking/communication

Education

Associates or college degree in Communications/Marketing/PR

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Publisher/Adobe InDesign/Canva

CMS/website content management

Social media platforms management tools

Job description

The Coordinator, Marketing & Communications will play a key role in developing and coordinating social media content, email newsletters, website content and other communications that engage members, promote Chamber’s programs and events, and strengthen the Chamber’s voice as Hawaii’s Voice of Business.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and creative storyteller who understands social media, enjoys creating content, is highly organized, and can turn information into clear, engaging and actionable communications.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required:

• Associates or college degree required, emphasis in Communications, Journalism/PR/Marketing/Digital Media a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in media relations, marketing, or communications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher/Adobe InDesign/Canva/Social Media Platforms, and website content management.

Essential/Primary Job Duties:

• Create and edit content, monitor, manage and update the Chamber’s social media outlets (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, others), including developing strategies to continually grow engagement through these outlets.
• Draft press releases, and messaging on behalf of Chamber for publications and policy initiatives
• Collect content from COCH departments to edit and publish the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletters and reports.
• Produce collateral material for Chamber events and member marketing, and other material, as needed.
• Coordinate Voice of Business podcast from securing speakers, coordinating logistics of podcast recordings, creating summary of podcast description, and sharing across Chamber communication channels.
• Edit podcast audio, video and sharing across Chamber communication channels.
• Assist all departments with their social media needs.
• Monitor current events and news sources for relevant stories and media opportunities.

Other Duties:

• Provide general support with Chamber events, programs and initiatives when needed.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of all Chamber products, services, and programs.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, the Chamber’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for helping businesses in Hawaii.
• Experience creating and editing content.
• Photography, videography and short form video editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to use a smart phone to take photos, videos and recordings at events.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to create a positive impression of the Chamber while responding to members either by telephone, email or in person.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work collaborate with staff, members, partners and community stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements:

• Normal business hours, with some early morning, and occasional evening hours.
• Primarily in-office position.
• May be required to stand for extended periods.

Able to lift 25 pounds.

• Vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Limited travel may be required.

Annual starting base salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, Disability, Term Life; 401(k); PTO; Reimbursements for Qualified Expenses and Mileage; Parking, professional development opportunities, working with a great team!

• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks.