Part-Time Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, CT; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, CT is seeking a Part-Time Administrative & Marketing Assistant to support daily operations on-site in Manchester, CT. You will handle inquiries, manage member records, and assist with reports and presentations while contributing to marketing activities such as social media and email campaigns.

You will help update website content, coordinate events, and support logistics for meetings, seminars, grand openings, and networking events.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with members and visitors.
• Experience supporting outreach, promotions and member needs.
• Customer-facing experience and ability to drive engagement.
• Proficiency with office productivity and social media basics.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• On-site role in Manchester, CT with team collaboration.
• Background in administrative, marketing, or nonprofit contexts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone and email inquiries in a timely manner.
• Greet visitors and assist with member needs.
• Maintain member records and prepare documents and reports.
• Prepare presentations and basic marketing materials.
• Draft social media posts and assist email campaigns.
• Update website content and support events promotions.
• Organize meetings, seminars, grand openings, and networking events.
• Track engagement metrics and support outreach efforts.

Skills

Strong Communication

Market Research

Customer Service

Office Tools

Organization

On-site Manchester CT

Admin/Marketing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Social Media

Website updates

Job description

Company Description

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting businesses in Manchester, CT and the surrounding towns through advocacy, visibility, and community partnerships. The organization provides marketing and advertising assistance, helping local businesses expand their reach and brand recognition. It offers professional development seminars that support business owners and employees in building skills and staying informed about current trends. The Chamber hosts grand openings and networking events to foster connections, collaboration, and new opportunities. It also engages in economic and workforce development initiatives to strengthen the regional business climate and support long-term growth.

Role Description

The Part-Time Administrative & Marketing Assistant will support the daily operations of the Chamber and help deliver value to member businesses. This is a part-time, on-site role located in Manchester, CT. Responsibilities include managing phone and email inquiries, greeting visitors, maintaining member records, and preparing documents, reports, and presentations. The role will assist with marketing activities such as drafting social media posts, helping coordinate email campaigns, updating website content, and supporting the promotion of events and programs. The Assistant will help organize meetings, seminars, grand openings, and networking events, including logistics, materials, and follow-up communications. Additional tasks may include basic market research, tracking engagement metrics, and collaborating with staff to improve member services and outreach.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including clear writing and professional verbal interaction with members, partners, and visitors.
• Market Research and Sales & Marketing skills to support outreach, promotional efforts, and understanding member and community needs.
• Customer Service and Sales skills to provide responsive support, foster positive relationships, and assist with membership engagement.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and comfort with social media and basic website updates.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Manchester, CT, collaborate with a small team, and interact respectfully with a diverse business community.
• Experience in an administrative, marketing, or customer-facing role is preferred; familiarity with chambers of commerce or nonprofit organizations is a plus.