Event Director - Position Summary
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and experienced Event Director to join our team. This is a full-time, 100% in-office position based at the Chamber's main office on Fort Myers Beach.
This is not a remote or work-from-home position.
The Event Director is responsible for the planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of all Chamber events and programs while providing exceptional service to Chamber members, visitors, sponsors, volunteers, and the community. This individual plays a critical leadership role in producing successful events that strengthen the Chamber's mission, support local businesses, and enhance the visitor experience.
In addition to leading the Chamber's events, this position also serves as an Administrative Assistant to the President & CEO as needed and assists with the daily operations of the Chamber's main office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Event Management
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and execute all Chamber events from concept through completion.
- Develop event timelines, logistics, and operational plans.
- Create, manage, and adhere to event budgets.
- Coordinate all event setup, execution, and tear down activities.
- Recruit, negotiate, and manage vendors, contractors, entertainers, venues, and service providers.
- Recruit, organize, and supervise volunteers and event support personnel.
- Secure event sponsors and maintain positive sponsor relationships.
- Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment and recognition.
- Conduct post-event evaluations and financial reconciliations.
- Manage multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve event quality, attendance, and profitability.
Marketing & Promotion
- Develop coordinated marketing campaigns for Chamber events.
- Create promotional materials, advertisements, flyers, digital graphics, and other marketing collateral.
- Promote events through social media, email marketing, print, radio, websites, and other appropriate media channels.
- Work collaboratively with staff to maximize community awareness and event participation.
Administrative & Office Responsibilities
- Provide administrative assistance to the President & CEO as needed.
- Assist with correspondence, scheduling, meeting preparation, reports, and special projects.
- Support general office operations and maintain organized files and records.
- Assist other staff members with Chamber initiatives and strategic projects.
Visitor Services & Member Relations
- Assist with the daily operation of the Chamber's main office and lobby that houses visitor information.
- Greet visitors, members, prospective members, and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
- Answer office phone and reply to visitor questions regarding Fort Myers Beach, local businesses, attractions, events, and Chamber programs.
- Provide outstanding customer service while directing member and visitor inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
- Serve as a knowledgeable and welcoming ambassador for the Chamber and the Fort Myers Beach community.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously while maintaining a positive, customer-focused attitude.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3-5 years of professional event management experience is required.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing events from planning through post-event reconciliation.
- Extensive experience with event budgeting, logistics, vendor management, sponsorship development, volunteer coordination, event setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with members, sponsors, volunteers, elected officials, visitors, and the public.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Experience creating marketing materials and coordinating promotional campaigns is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while functioning as an integral member of a collaborative team.
Work Schedule
This position is based in the Chamber's main office and requires regular in-office attendance.
- This is an in-office position only. Remote or work-from-home arrangements are not available.
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support Chamber events, meetings, and community activities.
- Flexibility in scheduling is essential based on the Chamber's event calendar.
Why Join Our Team?
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting local businesses, promoting tourism, and strengthening our community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading some of the area's premier events and working alongside a passionate team committed to the continued success of Fort Myers Beach.
Candidates without significant professional event management experience will not be considered. Solid event leadership experience is an absolute requirement for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience managing vendors, contractors and/or volunteers?
- Do you have administrative support experience?
Education:
Experience:
- Communication skills: 3 years (Required)
- Event planning: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (Required)
Work Location: In person
