Volunteer Leadership Position - Event Coordinator
NECC is seeking a creative individual to bring their expertise to Chamber events.
Role Overview
The Event Coordinator is a volunteer member of the North Essex Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engaging events that provide value to Chamber members, strengthen business relationships, and increase community awareness of the Chamber.
Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, committee members, sponsors, and local businesses, the Event Coordinator helps launch networking events that support the Chamber’s mission of connecting businesses and fostering economic growth throughout Essex County and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning and Development
- In collaboration with the Board, plan networking events by engaging with local businesses and resources.
- Recommend new event concepts to attract prospective members and provide meaningful opportunities for existing members.
Event Coordination and Execution
- With input from the Board, Identify and secure appropriate venues, speakers, vendors, and other event resources.
- Coordinate event details, including catering, registration, setup, and event-day logistics.
- Work with Board members and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly and provide a positive attendee experience.
Board Participation and Administration
- Attend Board meetings and provide regular updates on upcoming events, and results from past events.
- Track attendance, expenses, sponsorship revenue, and other relevant event metrics.
- Solicit feedback and use lessons learned to improve future programming.
Time Committment & Expectations
All Board members are expected fulfill the following duties:
- Monthly board meetings - Generally 1 hour in length on Zoom
- Event attendance - Monthly breakfasts, evening events, etc.
- Recruiting New Members: Utilizing personal networks to grow the chamber membership.
- Fundraising Support: Selling tickets or sponsorships for events.
- Membership: Become a Chamber member if you are not one already.
- Term: Board members serve for a minimum of one year.
The Value of NECC Membership & Joining the Board
Becoming a volunteer Board member of the North Essex Chamber of Commerce is an opportunity to do more than support a local business organization. It is a chance to build meaningful relationships, increase your professional visibility, develop leadership skills, and make a tangible difference in the local business community.
7 Benefits of Becoming a Board Member
1. Expand Your Professional Network
Build relationships with business owners, executives, community leaders, and professionals across North Essex. Board service creates opportunities to develop connections that may lead to referrals, partnerships, new clients, and lasting professional relationships.
2. Increase Your Visibility and Credibility
Serving on the Board raises your profile within the local business community. It demonstrates initiative, leadership, and a commitment to helping businesses and the community thrive.
3. Develop Leadership Skills
Gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, committee leadership, budgeting, marketing, event management, membership development, and organizational decision-making. These skills can benefit your business and strengthen your professional résumé.
4. Help Shape the Local Business Community
Have a voice in the Chamber's priorities, programs, and events. Help create opportunities for local businesses to connect, share resources, address common challenges, and grow together.
5. Create Business Development Opportunities
Build familiarity and trust with potential customers, referral partners, and strategic collaborators. While Board service is not a guarantee of new business, it provides a valuable platform for developing relationships organically.
6. Make a Meaningful Contribution
Use your experience, ideas, and talents to help strengthen local businesses and the broader community. Your contribution can help create valuable programs, support fellow business owners, and make the Chamber more effective.
7. Gain Personal Satisfaction and New Perspectives
Collaborate with people from different industries, learn how other businesses operate, and take pride in contributing to a shared mission. Board service can be an energizing way to combine professional growth with community involvement.