Strategic Business Engagement & Events Leader

City of Carmel; Indiana; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Carmel is seeking a dynamic Business Outreach Specialist to connect the Mayor's Office with the local business community. You will lead events, promote Shop Small campaigns, and grow the Carmel Small Business Network, strengthening partnerships with regional organizations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in engagement or economic development, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to represent the City professionally at events and meetings.

Formación

• 3+ years in community engagement, economic development, government relations, business development, event planning or related field.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Confidence speaking before business leaders, community partners, and public audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Economic Development, or a related field; CMP preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate business engagement events from planning through execution.
• Organize Shop Small, Shop Local campaigns and other business engagement initiatives.
• Grow and support the Carmel Small Business Network through strategic outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Mayor's Office and organizations including the Indy Chamber, OneZone Chamber, Indiana Chamber, and MIBOR.
• Build relationships with local businesses to identify opportunities, address concerns, and connect them with City resources.
• Organize business roundtables, stakeholder meetings, and site visits.
• Represent the Mayor's Office at business events, public meetings, and community functions.
• Track engagement efforts, manage follow-up communications, and prepare reports that measure program impact.

Conocimientos

Relationship-building

Project management

Public speaking

Multitasking

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Economic Development, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

The City of Carmel is seeking a dynamic Business Outreach Specialist to connect the Mayor's Office with the local business community. You will lead events, promote Shop Small campaigns, and grow the Carmel Small Business Network, strengthening partnerships with regional organizations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in engagement or economic development, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to represent the City professionally at events and meetings.