Marketing Specialist

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Job Description

Marketing Specialist

Position: Marketing Specialist

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Events

Status: Hourly Full-time, Non-Exempt $20 - $24/Hour, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid - While we offer a hybrid schedule, in-person collaboration is important to us! Our team works from the Eugene Chamber Office at least 3 days a week (Tuesday–Thursday) and as needed for events and meetings.

About the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce:

The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce represents more than 1,200 businesses and serves as a catalyst for a thriving and inclusive economy. While we are a non-partisan organization, we do not remain neutral on important community issues. Instead, we actively advocate for progress that drives economic opportunity, well-being, and a vibrant future for all.

Our mission is to be a catalytic leader in creating the economic and community infrastructure that supports a strong and resilient business ecosystem. We’re passionate about building connections, fostering collaboration, and championing initiatives that make Eugene a great place to live, work, and do business.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our community, we’d love for you to join us!

Position Overview:

Are you an innovative marketer who loves connecting with people, crafting compelling stories, and making a real impact? As our Marketing Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the Chamber’s presence and driving initiatives that strengthen our local business community.

In this dynamic position, you’ll collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing and Events to design and execute creative marketing and sales campaigns that reflect our mission and amplify our reach. You’ll have the chance to lead diverse projects, share inspiring stories, and implement digital strategies that leave a lasting impact on Eugene’s business landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, strategic thinking, and project management skills while helping to shape the future of our vibrant community.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications (30%)

• Write clear, compelling content to amplify the Chamber’s mission, engaging a wide range of audiences.
• Manage email newsletters, social media platforms, and website updates to ensure timely and consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with the team to produce digital and print communications that align with our mission and resonate with our community.

Digital Marketing & Social Media (25%)

• Drive social media strategy and content creation, building meaningful connections with members and the public.
• Design and maintain content calendars that ensure consistent and engaging outreach.
• Use analytics to evaluate campaign performance and optimize strategies for greater impact.

Advertising & Promotion (30%)

• Support advertising efforts by cultivating partnerships, identifying new revenue opportunities, and managing current relationships.
• Process insertion orders and invoices with attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Assist in creating and implementing targeted marketing campaigns to promote events, programs, and key initiatives.

Event Marketing & Collaboration (15%)

• Develop innovative marketing strategies for our robust calendar of events, from small gatherings to large-scale initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing efforts with organizational goals, maximizing attendance and engagement.

• Provide hands-on support at events, ensuring seamless execution and a polished brand presence.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with tools like Google Suite, Canva, and project management software (Asana, Trello, Monday, etc.).
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a talent for crafting content that inspires and informs.
• Experience in social media management and executing digital marketing strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to attend occasional events outside regular hours.

Preferred Skills:

• Passion for community engagement, small business success, and economic development.

• Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite or CRM databases.

• Creative talent for photography, videography, or graphic design.

• Experience with website management platforms (e.g., WordPress) or basic HTML knowledge.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Make a Difference: Your work will directly support local businesses and contribute to the vitality of our community.

Creative Freedom: Collaborate with a team that values fresh ideas, creative problem-solving, and bold approaches.

Growth Opportunities: Join a dynamic organization that offers professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Competitive Benefits:

• Employer-paid medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, and volunteer time off.

• 401(k) with employer contributions after just three months.

Our Values in Action

As a community organization, we strive to serve our members and the broader community with passion and enthusiasm. We are looking for an individual who aligns with our core values to join our team.

Lead: We are strategic thinkers with bold ideas. We are catalysts for positive community change and push boundaries with creative solutions.

Innovate: We are curious and open-minded. We are not afraid to bypass the easy and safe for a different but better way to serve our members and community.

Engage: We pay attention, and we participate in the hard conversations. We are intentional about including diverse voices, building relationships, and empowering others to play a role in creating the best community possible.  

Impact: We are solution-oriented and relentlessly optimistic. We work collectively as business leaders to solve the challenges facing our community.

Your Impact

By joining our team, you’ll help strengthen Eugene’s business community, amplify the stories that matter, and ensure our programs and events are accessible to all. From building campaigns that inspire action to support local businesses through creative marketing solutions, you’ll be at the heart of meaningful change.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, passion, and marketing expertise to a team dedicated to making Eugene thrive, we want to hear from you. Together, we can shape a future where businesses and communities flourish.

Apply now and be part of something bigger!

The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.