Impact-Driven Chamber Programs & Events Manager

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Healthcare, including Dental and

Vision insurance

Employee premiums covered 100%

Deductible reimbursement via HRA

Basic term life insurance

Tuition assistance and professional<br

Job summary

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce in Anchorage, AK seeks a Program Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate mission-driven events and programs. You will coordinate annual events, set organizational strategy, and align with external stakeholders under the CEO.

Responsibilities include sponsorship acquisition, budgeting, marketing, and volunteer coordination. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple programs with professional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills required.
• Self-starter who works well with a team as well as independently, and is able to systematize and project manage independently.
• Creative, outside the box thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail are requirements.
• Quality sales skills and rapport building to assist in securing event sponsorships.
• Demonstrate superb hospitality with professionalism, prioritizing the needs of the program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace products required; graphic design tools experience a plus.
• Ability to navigate and master social networking outreach to promote engagement.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation to facilitate work away from the Anchorage
• Chamber’s usual place of business are necessary, which may include access to JBER military base.
• Regular full time shift expectations are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., flexible to events outside these hours with notice, on a scheduled basis, to support after hours and/or select Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate all program-related events and related logistics.
• Coordinate project management for event logistics and create action plans and after-action reports.
• Secure and track sponsorships; develop bid proposals and contracts; set budgets and marketing plans.
• Oversee event revenue, financials and coordination with marketing and advertising.
• Coordinate with Military committee, Anchorage ATHENA Society, and Advocacy Committee; manage budgets and volunteers.
• Develop agendas, schedule meetings, document notes, and follow up as necessary.
• Lead website, digital, and social media marketing campaigns; explore cost-effective alternatives.
• Maintain relationships with members and investors; develop event budgets with the CEO.
• Oversee registrations, ticket sales, and day-of coordination; participate in weekly staff meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Project management

Team player

Independent worker

Time management

Detail-oriented

Sales skills

Hospitality

MS Office

Google Workspace

Graphic design

Social media outreach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Graphic design tools

Job description

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce in Anchorage, AK seeks a Program Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate mission-driven events and programs. You will coordinate annual events, set organizational strategy, and align with external stakeholders under the CEO.

Responsibilities include sponsorship acquisition, budgeting, marketing, and volunteer coordination. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple programs with professional hospitality.