Specialist, Events and Programs

At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we work collaboratively to help our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy. We are an independent business advocacy organization with 2,500 members throughout the Seattle metro region – from your neighborhood restaurant to our area’s largest employers.

We’re honored that we were recognized as one of Washington’s 100 Best Places to Work in 2019, based on staff feedback. What makes us stand out? High impact on our community, a supportive atmosphere, and a competitive benefits package.

Interested in being part of the Seattle Metro Chamber or one of our affiliate organization teams? View our open positions below and click the position titles to see the full job descriptions.

Position:Specialist, Events and Programs

Location: Seattle, WA

Job :225

# of Openings:1

Organization:
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Job Title:

Specialist, Events and Programs

Classification:
Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Manager, Events and Programs

At the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce , we believe in the power of business to drive positive change. As the largest and most diverse business association in the Puget Sound region, we represent over 2,500 member organizations across industries, sizes, and communities. For more than 140 years, we’ve been a trusted voice for business, advocating for policies and partnerships that build a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive regional economy.

Our mission is simple but powerful:
We help our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.

Our vision: A region where businesses of all sizes flourish and prosperity is shared.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and deliver programs that bring together business leaders, members, and community partners across the Seattle region. You'll manage your own portfolio of events, build relationships with stakeholders, and play a key role in creating experiences that inform, connect, and engage our members. Come join our amazing team!

S pecialist , Events & Programs is responsible for developing and executing Chamber events, including Toast of Seattle, Business After Hours, Industry Insights, Young Professional Network , Council member Coffee Chat and Chair Dinner events. Th is role will be responsible for supporting registration functions for the majority of Chamber events and may be assigned additional responsibilities including events, programs, or projects, depending on the candidate’s experience.

• Manage planning and execution of monthly and annual Chamber programs, including logistics, vendor/speaker coordination, revenue generation, sponsorship support, securing in-kind contributions (goods, services, venues) and budget oversight with the Director of Events and Programs.
  • Primary lead:
    Toast of Seattle, Business After Hours, Industry Insights, Young Professional Network, Council member Coffee Chat eventsand Chair Dinner events.
  • Support additional and ad hoc events as needed.
• Collaborate across Membership, Communications, External Affairs, and community partners to market programs and drive member engagement.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to promote events and grow participation through strategic outreach, partnerships, and digital channels.
• Provide administrative support (correspondence, proofreading, website updates, mailings, scheduling, and file management).
• Coordinate special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Manage event registration processes, including customer support and payment processing.
• Track attendance and maintain accurate participation data.
• Coordinate onsite registration and event setup to ensure a high-quality attendee experience.
• Ensure proper registration of complimentary guests.
• Maintain proficiency in the Chamber’s membership and registration database.

Experience:

• 2+ year experience developing events or programs and leading event logistics for an organization, or commensurate experience.
• Experience working with small businesses, member-based organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, or community…