Events & Marketing Manager

The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual to join our team as our Events & Marketing Manager. The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce represents members from nearly 400 independent businesses and helps thousands yearly as part of its services. Services include assisting more than 100,000 visitors annually at its Visitor Information Center and Information Kiosk, producing and distributing 100,000 planning guidebooks annually through trade shows, mailings, and information centers, and executing events such as Bar Harbor’s July 4th Celebration, Early Bird Pajama Sales & Bed Races, and member networking events. 

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Events & Marketing Manager is primarily responsible for the management of the Chamber’s events program and marketing efforts to provide value to our members and tell the story of Bar Harbor and our members through adherence to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s mission statement of advancing our members’ interests and prosperity while facilitating relationships that build strong communities and promote responsible tourism. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning and execution of all Chamber events. This is accomplished through working with vendors to secure locations and logistics, developing promotional materials, and securing sponsorships.
• Work with volunteers to develop new events and innovate on existing events to help the Chamber advance its mission.
• Manage all aspects of the Chamber’s marketing efforts including newsletter, print, digital, and social. 
• Utilize the Chamber’s social media to promote events and members.
• Foster relationships with members of the Chamber to advance the Chamber’s mission.
• Other duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the Mount Desert Island area.
• Experience working in events preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in working with volunteers and encouraging positive team environments.
• Must work well both individually and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe suite of products is a plus specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experience with Meta’s Business Suite.
• Community-oriented.
• Proficient in Google Workspace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite products including Gmail, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortability learning and working with systems such as the Chamber’s customer relationship management database and newsletter communications system.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time hourly, non-exempt position with annual wages starting from $50k. The offer will be commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include vacation, personal, and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement contribution plan with employer match. Employee benefits also include an option to participate in employer-subsidized health insurance. The position requires an estimated 40-hour work schedule per week. This position does not include employee housing.

Location:

The position will be primarily based in downtown Bar Harbor.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to director@visitbarharbor.com.

The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The Bar Harbor Chamber encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, previous criminal conviction, and veteran status.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 29th.