ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
This position supports the mission of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture to promote community prosperity by providing services and advocacy for our members
Who We Are
The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is a non-profit, membership organization committed to the advancement of business in the greater Gonzales area. As a non-profit organization, the Gonzales Chamber exists to preserve the competitive system of business in our area by creating awareness and appreciation of local businesses, understanding the needs and concerns of our members and assisting in the expansion and growth of local business by the promotion of economic programs of a civic, social and cultural nature designed to bring value and prosperity to our community.
What We Are Looking For
The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the Chamber. This position assists with office administration, front-of-house operations, member and visitor interactions, communications, and general organizational support under the direction of the Executive Director. The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Executive Director and serves as a professional representative of the Chamber with members, tourists, public agencies and officials, local organizations, and the general public.
How You Will Help
- Greet visitors and members in an energetic and welcoming manner
- Maintain a high level of organization and customer service
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); support internal operations and assist the Executive Director with communications involving the Board of Directors, the City of Gonzales, Gonzales County, and Chamber committees as assigned
- Answer and log all calls with detailed notes
- Assist customers with merchandise purchases and process payments by cash, check, and card
- Perform daily sales reconciliation, deposits, and logging
- Manage tour leads by phone, in person, by mail, and email
- Manage the CC-Assist database, including member account maintenance, payment processing, event tracking, monthly invoicing, logging referrals and generating reports as directed
- Monitor email and voicemail
- Assist in the coordination of Chamber events through email and text messages
- Assist the Executive Director with quarterly reports
- Track and report visitor totals on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Update and distribute rental listings and member directories upon request, and track those requests
- Track referrals to member businesses via phone, online inquiries, and member initiated events
- Assist in monitoring website and social media accounts
- Assist in gathering member events for bi-monthly Cannon Blast Newsletter
- Add member events to the Chamber community calendar through CC-Assist
- Add member job postings to the website through CC-Assist
- Request visitor and tour packet materials and maintain inventory
- Assist with merchandise inventory and ordering
- Maintain general cleanliness and organization of the office and equipment
- Coordinate and track payments and booth locations for arts and craft vendors during the Come and Take It Celebration
- Attend Chamber fundraising events as required
- Assist the Executive Director in monitoring the student intern
- Perform other duties as assigned
Applications must be received no later than Friday, June 26, 2026.
Position Status:
This is currently a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week with retirement benefits. There is potential for the role to grow into a full-time position in the fall, depending on budget and organizational needs.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Gonzales, TX 78629 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gonzales, TX 78629: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
