Membership Specialist

Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) offers a unique opportunity to work with an organization that advocates for the economic and civic interests of the Hispanic/Latino business community. The WHCC seeks a dynamic, self-starter who will provide support of all membership, communication, event activities and administrative office functions.

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Coordinating Activities

• Responsible for managing and servicing existing members and recruiting new memberships

• Plan, coordinate, and execute WHCC event logistics that impact the community and satisfy the WHCC members needs

• Represents the WHCC at events, and functions within the community

• Assist with the preparation of membership correspondence, proposal, brochures, reports, mailings and acknowledgements required to support ongoing membership activities

• Provide direct support of communications activities, including support with website and social media management.

• Coordinate meetings related to WHCC board meetings, WHCC committees and members

• Assist in overall success of membership programs and success of the WHCC

• Demonstrate a commitment to WHCC mission in all work produced

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Administrative Activities

• Handle office related tasks include answer phones, return calls, walk in visitors, respond to email requests for information, mail out information and update general information for board and volunteers

• Perform reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner

• Assist board chair in creating written communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, and press releases

• Receive mail and distribute accordingly

• Receive and deposit membership checks

• Assist the board chair with daily errands including but not limited to mail delivery/pick up and banking deposits

• Receive and send bills to accounting for payment and make sure the checks are mailed

• Maintain a current membership file and send invoices to WHCC members

• Prepare agendas, minutes and other information to present to the board meeting

• Serve as the secretary to the board of directors and maintain meeting minutes of each meeting and provide preliminary meeting minutes to the board chair within two business days following a meeting

• Organize WHCC with ordering of office supplies, and perform routine organization, maintenance and cleaning as set forth by board chair

Abilities and Skills

• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, takes initiative and manages multiple tasks and projects at one time

• Attention to detail and aptitude for information management required

• Flexibility, creativity and willingness to learn and work on different tasks as needed

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills with excellent follow up and follow through

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office- Word, PowerPoint, Excel required

• Social media experience

• Bilingual preferred Spanish/English

• Proficiency and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and web design preferred

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

This is a 30-35 hour per week, non-exempt position, with salary ranging from $13-$15 per hour. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to whcc@wichitahispanicchamber.org, using the subject “WHCC APPLICANT”. Applications will be reviewed on an as-submitted basis. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, March 23.