Programs & Events Manager - Community Impact

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

IRA Matching

Paid Time Off

HRA Reimbursement

Cell Phone Stipend

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proactive Program Manager to plan, execute, and evaluate a calendar of events and programs that align with our mission. You will coordinate with committees, manage budgets, secure sponsorships, and oversee marketing and logistics for weekly, monthly, and annual events.

You’ll report to the CEO, work with volunteers and members, and support fundraising efforts while ensuring exceptional attendee experiences and strong community engagement in

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills required.
• Self-starter who works well with a team as well as 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 fundraising and securing event sponsorships.
• Superb hospitality and professionalism, prioritizing program needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace products required; graphic design tools and marketing experience a plus.
• Ability to navigate and master social media to promote engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of program-related events.
• Project management for all event logistics.
• Creating action plans and after-action reports.
• Securing and tracking sponsorships for each event.
• Soliciting volunteer support.
• Developing bid proposals and contracts.
• Setting budgets and operating within those parameters.
• Marketing and advertising.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Budgeting

Sponsorships

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Social media

Communication

Job description

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proactive Program Manager to plan, execute, and evaluate a calendar of events and programs that align with our mission. You will coordinate with committees, manage budgets, secure sponsorships, and oversee marketing and logistics for weekly, monthly, and annual events.

You’ll report to the CEO, work with volunteers and members, and support fundraising efforts while ensuring exceptional attendee experiences and strong community engagement in