Marketing Communications Assistant

Job Summary

When businesses succeed, our community thrives. If business, people, and community spark your interest; if you find reward in making connections and assisting others, we invite you to consider a career with the Chamber of Commerce. We are seeking a Marketing Communications Assistant to enhance communication and connectivity with Chamber members. This individual is responsible for managing social media channels, creating photography and video content, managing email campaigns, and providing other marketing and communication support under the direction of the Director, Marketing & Communications.

If you've envisioned your purpose and talents to be rooted in a community‑focused environment, providing support and resources to our business and broader (sometimes global!) community, we'd love to talk with you about this opportunity.

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Communications Assistant

Springfield, Oregon

Non‑exempt; 30‑40 hours per week

Mon‑Fri from 8:30 am‑5:00 pm (some early/late hours required)

$20.00 – $23.00 / Hour

Semi‑flexible hours; generous PTO; 8 paid holidays; retirement plan and employer‑match; health, vision, and dental insurance.

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, not‑for‑profit membership organization, serving the Springfield, Eugene, (OR) and surrounding communities for 75 years. The Chamber operates the Springfield Business and Visitors Center offering information, meeting space, and business development programs. We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for all that our community has to offer and is eager for the opportunity to connect with business and community leaders dedicated to making a positive difference.

Fostering a prosperous community by strengthening, representing, and promoting business.

Model Excellence, Embody Innovation, Demonstrate Integrity, Practice Stewardship, Deliver a Welcoming Experience.

• Assist the Sr. Marketing and Communications Manager with daily and weekly member communications.
• Manage regular email campaigns.
• Develop and post content across social media platforms.
• Post member news on Chamber news blog
• Promote community activities and events throughout the year.

• Promote the Chamber and Chamber members through various platforms.
• Create and edit graphic design collateral for various applications including programming, events, and signage.
• Create and edit photo and video content for marketing purposes.
• Coordinate with vendors for branded promotional materials.

• Participate in staff cross‑training as needed.

Enthusiasm for Springfield and for Chamber member organizations; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Constant Contact; strong skills in photography, videography, and editing; excellent writing and copy‑editing abilities; effective communicator with strong email management skills and attention to detail; strong organization skills to manage deadlines and track projects; proficiency in Google Analytics is a plus.

We provide a values‑centered work culture and seek candidates who will thrive in and contribute to a positive workplace environment. Integrity, reliability, professionalism, creativity, empathy, self‑motivation, inclusiveness, and solutions‑oriented optimism are attributes we're looking for.

Strong understanding of brand identity, voice, and management principles; knowledge or experience developing brand style guides; strong graphic design skills and understanding of typography, use of color, and image; proficiency in design; communications‑related work experience or field of study, or proven success developing and designing marketing, promotional, and communication digital and print content in support of sales, events, or membership association organizations;

multi‑lingual or multi‑cultural business environment background a plus.

Sitting or standing continuously for periods of four hours, communicating verbally, communicating in writing, faculty of seeing and hearing,…