Fogo Island Chapter Coordinator

This position would be based on Fogo Island and would assist in the development of the Fogo Island Chapter of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce. This would include membership development, program development, special events coordination, and developing marketing materials for the chapter such as a newsletter, social media presence, etc.

It would also include bylaw development, strategic direction project, as well as working on Economic Development projects, tourism projects and other work as required to promote the Chapter and Fogo Island. Meeting with and working with members to identify the key areas of concern for local business owners/operators and identifying a plan to help manage any areas of concern through advocacy and strategic planning.

Primary duties would include:

• Respond to phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence as it relates to the Fogo Island Chapter.
• Meet with and develop relationships with members and strategic partners. Meet with potential members and develop marketing materials for the chapter.
• Assist and address any areas of concern from members/business community.
• Work with Executive Director on any invoices or receipts which must be sent out to members.
• Develop Fogo Island Chapter newsletter highlighting Chapter activities and our membership. Develop opportunities for promotion of Chapter members.
• Develop opportunities for networking events for members and opportunities to increase the membership.
• Work with executive committee to develop a strategy for communications.
• Work with local strategic partners on economic development issues and opportunities. Develop enhanced Toursim strategy for the 75% of members who are seasonal operations.

Other duties include:

• Ensure all contact lists are kept up to date.
• Communicate directly with representatives on Fogo Island
• Provide regular updates and communications with Chamber Executive Director/Board of Directors
• Communicate directly with members
• Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to during events

This position is being hired under the provincial Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program and therefore all applicants must be EI eligible to apply.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 32 weeks

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person