Director of Membership & Events - Hybrid

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Parking pass

Job summary

GACC South is seeking a Director of Membership & Events in Atlanta to lead membership, events, and departmental communications, and to manage a team of 6–8 across the southeastern United States. You will develop and execute strategies to attract, engage, and retain members while expanding sponsorship and event revenue.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in marketing, memberships, or events and proven leadership, with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, International Business, or related field.
• 7+ years in marketing, communications, membership, events, or business development with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with membership organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for Membership, Events, and department communications in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead day-to-day operations across Membership, Events, and Communications functions; manage a team of 6–8 employees/interns.
• Drive member acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth; oversee event portfolio and budgets.
• Oversee budgets, sponsorships, vendor relationships, and contracts; monitor KPIs and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Communications/Business)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Analytics platforms

Job description

GACC South is seeking a Director of Membership & Events in Atlanta to lead membership, events, and departmental communications, and to manage a team of 6–8 across the southeastern United States. You will develop and execute strategies to attract, engage, and retain members while expanding sponsorship and event revenue.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in marketing, memberships, or events and proven leadership, with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship skills.