Program 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

In this position, you will execute successful and profitable Chamber events & programs, one of

the most effective and enjoyable ways the community engages with our mission!

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is one of Alaska's largest, broad-based business organizations, serving nearly 800 members and their 40,000 employees. The Program Manager plans, implements, and evaluates mission-driven initiatives through the coordination of annual events, setting organization strategy and influencing external stakeholder alignment. This position also supports our initiatives and committee work, and reports directly to the CEO.

BASIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills required. The preferred candidate is a self-starter who works well with a team as well as independently, and is able to systematize and project manage independently. Ability to anticipate needs and offer recommended solutions. 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., however the successful candidate MUST be flexible to accommodate events outside these hours with notice, on a scheduled basis, to support the organization after hours and/or select Saturdays.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program & Events Coordination - Successfully plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of program-related events, including but not limited to:

• Project management for all event logistics
• Creating action plans and after-action reports
• Securing and tracking sponsorships for each event
• Developing bid proposals and contracts
• Setting budgets and operating within those parameters
• Marketing and advertising
• Accounting for event revenue and financials

This Program Manager is responsible for the above aspects of the following list of programs:

• February - Military Appreciation Bowl-A-thon
• February - Advocacy Juneau Fly In
• March - Anchorage ATHENA Society Annual Luncheon
• June - Military Appreciation Annual Picnic
• November - Gold Pan Awards

Program Coordination - The Program Manager is the liaison to the Military committee, the Anchorage ATHENA Society, and the Advocacy Committee, and manages the respective budgets and volunteer efforts for corresponding events. The position is also responsible for coordinating with committee chairs to develop and meet work plans, arrange speakers and tours, schedule meetings, send meeting notices, develop the agenda, document the meetings, and provide any follow-up as necessary.

Marketing & Advertising - Execution of marketing campaigns requires coordination with staff to integrate with communication plans. Common tools include website, digital, and social media marketing, although creative and cost-effective alternatives are always considered.

Other duties include:

• Relationship management with members and key investors
• Development of event budgets with the CEO, operating within or below budget
• Solicit volunteer participation to support Anchorage Chamber events and programs
• Attendance in meetings, as needed, including updating the Board of Directors on annual event metrics and after-action reports
• Maintenance of accurate records
• Team collaboration in registrations, ticket sales, and day‑of coordination
• Participation in weekly staff meetings
• Responding to phone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
• Thanks and recognition for partners, in public and private formats
• Forward potential new member leads to the membership manager
• Contribute to cleanliness of common areas in a neat and orderly fashion
• Other duties as assigned

DISCLAIMER:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Pay range is $56K-$63K DOE, Exempt Salaried Position

Employer-provided benefits include:

• Group Healthcare, including Dental and Vision
  • Employee’s premiums covered 100%
  • Deductible reimbursement available through HRA
• Basic term life insurance
• Tuition assistance and professional development