Title: Programming Associate
Reports To: Senior Director of Programming
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Location: Berlin, Vermont

Organization Overview: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is a leading not-for-profit business organization dedicated to advancing Vermont’s economy. We advocate for businesses, build community, and provide valuable resources statewide. Our enterprise includes the Vermont Chamber of Commerce 501(c)6 and the Vermont Chamber Foundation 501(c)3 dba The Vermont Futures Project, which aims to create a data-informed Economic Action Plan for the state.

Mission Statement: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the Vermont economy. Trusted by the businesses that make living, working, and thriving in Vermont possible, we prioritize collaboration and uphold the core values that define our state.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Belief Statement: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce believes in supporting a vibrant economy through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to breaking down systemic barriers, promoting acceptance, and ensuring a welcoming business environment. Vermont’s economic growth and prosperity depend on our ability to embrace all people, regardless of race, religion, national origin, geographic location, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Overview: The Programming Associate provides support for the organization’s overall strategy around programming and events, ensuring that all programs and events are executed with the Chamber’s mission and industry specific objectives for members top of mind. This role provides businesses with tremendous value by producing content rich events focused on policy and industry trends. We are looking for a team player with strong organizational skills who can manage many events and programs simultaneously and understands that a successful business community is important to the economic health of Vermont.

The ideal candidate will support the Senior Director of Programming in the following ways:

• Assist with the development of content for events, finding inspiration and ideas from local and national news, emerging trends, and other industry events and tradeshows
• Assist with event promotion and print and digital graphics needs and web content
• Demonstrate an ability to adhere to a budget and meet expected financial targets for attendance, ticket sales, exhibitor booths and sponsorships
• Manage a calendar of events and work toward flawless execution
• Work with event and program sponsors to ensure agreements are fulfilled and executed
• Negotiate contracts with venues, service providers and other vendors as needed
• Manage the registration process and necessary database work to ensure a clear and concise customer experience
• Coordinate staff participation at events
• Manage on-site event logistics and technology and respond efficiently and effectively to challenges that may arise
• Coordinate speaker logistics to ensure content development matches the overall goal of the event
• Assist with the development and execution of all on-site branding of the organization leading up to and during the
  event
• Execute an effective event follow-up strategy to include surveys and other tools for continuous improvement
• Provide specific attention and support to our manufacturing industry sector by coordinating and implementing
  manufacturing industry related programming across the enterprise

Education and Experience:

• Experience with event management and logistics or similar field is preferred
• Experience working in or with the manufacturing sector is preferred
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and willingness to learn new applications is required
• Demonstrated ability to be highly organized with impeccable attention to detail

Work Environment and Application:
This position is hybrid-remote with at least one day a week at the Berlin office. This position requires occasional in-state travel and will require work outside of traditional office hours to execute events. Interested candidates should send a cover letter with LinkedIn profile and resume to jobs@vtchamber.com.