Granbury Chamber of Commerce
Job Description
Position: Marketing & Communications Specialist
Status: Full-time Exempt
Reports To: Director of Operations & Finance
Collaborates With: CEO, Director of Operations & Finance, Membership Director, Special Events Director, and interns
Position Summary:
The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing strategies to promote the Granbury Chamber of Commerce, its members, programs, and events. This position plays a key role in enhancing the Chamber’s visibility and engagement through digital, print, and in-person communications.
In addition to leading the Chamber’s day-to-day marketing efforts, this position provides hands-on support in the planning, coordination, execution, and management of Chamber events and programs. The Marketing & Communication Specialist works closely with the Membership Director and the Special Events Director to ensure events are effectively promoted, organized, branded, and executed, while helping create a positive experience for members, sponsors, attendees, and community partners.
The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and project management skills and a passion for community engagement and events.
Primary Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Marketing & Communications:
- Coordinate and execute marketing and communication initiatives for the Chamber.
- Manage all Chamber communication platforms, including:
- Social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
- Website updates and maintenance.
- Weekly and monthly email newsletters.
- Press releases and media outreach.
- Area Guide and Community Map projects
- Promote Chamber events, programs, and member initiatives by developing compelling messaging and creative materials.
- Collaborate with Chamber staff, members, and community partners to align messaging and enhance engagement.
- Work closely with the Director of Operations & Finance, Membership Director, Special Events Director, and interns to align communications with organizational goals.
- Design marketing materials, including digital graphics, flyers, signage, and event promotions using tools such as Canva or Adobe Suite.
- Capture and share content (photos/videos) from Chamber events to increase visibility and storytelling.
- Assist with event-day marketing tasks, such as live social media posting and on-site branding.
- Monitor and analyze marketing data, including social media insights and email engagement metrics, to guide content strategy and improvements.
- Maintain brand consistency across all communications and ensure the Chamber’s voice is clear and professional.
Event Planning & Execution
- Assist the Special Events Director and Membership Director with the planning, coordination, and execution of Chamber events, programs, and initiatives.
- Help develop event timelines, checklists, schedules, promotional plans, and logistical details to ensure events are organized and executed successfully.
- Assist with event logistics, including venue preparation, signage, décor, registration, check-in, supplies, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and other event-related needs.
- Coordinate event marketing and promotional timelines to ensure events receive consistent and timely exposure across Chamber communication channels.
- Assist with sponsor recognition and fulfillment, including signage, digital recognition, social media, event materials, and on-site acknowledgments.
- Help coordinate with vendors, community partners, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and Chamber members as needed for events.
- Provide hands-on support during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Manage assigned event responsibilities and deadlines while keeping the appropriate Chamber staff informed of progress and needs.
- Assist with event-day operations, including registration, guest experience, on-site branding, photography, social media coverage, and troubleshooting.
- Help evaluate events following completion and provide feedback and recommendations for improving future events.
- Support multiple events and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Membership & Program Support
- Work closely with the Membership Director to promote membership benefits, member engagement opportunities, programs, and activities.
- Assist with marketing and promotional support for membership events and initiatives, including Coffee & Connections and Wind Down Wednesday
- Help create opportunities to highlight Chamber members through social media, newsletters, website content, events, and other communication channels.
- Collaborate with Chamber staff, members, sponsors, and community partners to align messaging and increase engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event planning or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in social media management, website content management, and email marketing platforms.
- Graphic design skills and experience with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience planning, coordinating, or executing events preferred.
- Photography and basic video editing skills a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience in event promotion, community engagement, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, or similar organizations is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full-time:
- Salary range $40,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension/Retirement Program
- Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Access to networking and career growth opportunities through the Chamber's community involvement.
