Event Coordinator at Civic Committee Commercial Club of Chicago Chicago, IL

Commercial Club of Chicago and Civic Committee Overview

The Commercial Club of Chicago is a membership organization of senior leaders in the region. Our members span the business, education, civic, cultural, and philanthropic sectors - unified by excitement for the future of Chicago. We believe cooperation and an open exchange of ideas are fundamental to success.

Throughout our history, the Commercial Club of Chicago and its affiliated organizations have played a leading role in shaping the Chicago region. We have helped tackle the most pressing issues facing Chicago and have been instrumental in some of the City’s most visionary efforts.

Today, the Commercial Club continues to address social and economic issues of importance to the Chicago region.

The Civic Committee’s mission is to make the Chicago region a great place for everyone to live, work, and do business. Originally formed in 1983, the Civic Committee is tasked with identifying key issues facing the State of Illinois and the greater Chicago region and providing leadership, high‑quality research, long‑term policy recommendations and programmatic actions for the benefit of the city, region and state and all who live here.

The Civic Committee is composed of the leaders of the Chicago region’s leading private sector employers and works with public officials and other civic organizations on transformational initiatives to promote our region's social and economic well‑being. The Civic Committee generally serves as the Club’s lead on policy and programmatic initiatives and our focus areas currently include efforts in public safety, business diversity, transportation and infrastructure, and state and local finance.

We also work alongside, and partially fund, the organizations established by us to tackle key issues head‑on:

This is a full‑time position with benefits, reporting to the Director, Membership and Events. Initial employment will be on an introductory basis, with detailed evaluations and feedback at the 30‑, 60‑, and 90‑day marks.

The Event Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the Director, Membership and Events in event planning and execution, enhancing the membership experience, and scheduling/administrative tasks. The role will support the work of the Civic Committee and Commercial Club through developing and executing events that provide substance and value for members.

The Coordinator is responsible for the logistical planning and onsite execution of Civic Committee and Commercial Club events (typically 1–2 per month). Events include:
Club luncheons, Annual Holiday Dinner, Civic Committee meetings and receptions, Board meetings, Committee meetings, Learning Series, and additional engagement events such as dinners and new member orientation.

The position handles numerous logistical details related to event execution, including venue selection, meeting room setup, catering, audio visual, and processing invoices. Events include meal functions, presentations, evening receptions, and dinners with senior‑level business leaders. As a key liaison to venues and event vendors, the role will build and maintain important relationships with suppliers.

The role is well‑suited for someone who is flexible, looking to gain experience and develop new skills, and interact with the senior leaders of the Chicago region’s largest employers. Civic Committee and Commercial Club members are comprised of senior business, academic, philanthropic, and civic leaders from across the Chicago region who have demonstrated leadership in their profession and engaged in civic activities which support the Club’s mission.

The individual in this role must have a passion for organizing events with outstanding attention to detail. They must have hands‑on experience executing events, as well as expertise planning onsite logistics for events involving varying audience sizes. They must be able to multitask, as they participate in nearly every aspect of the Civic Committee and Commercial Club’s event portfolio.

The individual in this role must have good judgement and be able to work independently on projects, from conception to…