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Community Relations Coordinator
Position: Community Relations Coordinator
Status: Full-time preferred
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Are you someone who thrives when no two days look the same?
We're looking for a dynamic, people-focused professional who gets energized by variety - someone who can seamlessly shift from welcoming a visitor exploring Harbor Springs for the first time to coordinating the logistics of a member-focused event, to diving into the details of our member database. If you're the kind of person who loves being where the action is and finds joy in connecting people with opportunities, this role might be your perfect fit.
About the Role:
As our Community Relations Coordinator, you'll be an essential part of our small team, working closely with the Executive Director to strengthen our business community. You'll be the friendly face at our front desk one moment, and the behind-the-scenes organizer ensuring our events run smoothly, all while engaging with local businesses in meaningful ways.
Does this sound like you?- You genuinely enjoy meeting new people and making everyone feel welcome
- You're comfortable juggling multiple projects and can pivot when priorities shift
- You're a self-starter who takes initiative while staying aligned with organizational goals
- You work well with teams to accomplish goals while staying aligned with organizational objectives
- You love your community (or are excited to join ours) and can speak knowledgeably about what makes this area unique
- You don't mind rolling up your sleeves for event setup or troubleshooting
- You understand the importance of confidentiality with sensitive business information
- You enjoy learning new technologies and systems
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for members, prospective members, & visitors to our office
- Jump in wherever you're needed to support our mission
- Support chamber event planning, promotion, and execution - from concept through setup and teardown
- Help maintain member relations through our CRM system and regular communications
- Create engaging content for social media and weekly newsletters
- Assist with administrative functions, including bookkeeping support
- Represent the chamber at community events with occasional evening or weekend hours
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software
- Experience with or natural aptitude for social media and design tools
- Sound judgment and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team
- A flexible schedule that accommodates occasional evening or weekend events
- Physical ability to assist with event setup and breakdown
What we're really looking for:
Someone who sees this as more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be a connector, problem-solver, and advocate for the businesses that make our community thrive. If you're ready to bring your energy, organizational skills, and genuine enthusiasm for community-building to a role where you'll truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The mission of the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote, enhance, and contribute to the well-being of the business community and visitor experience.
This position description is intended to provide clarity about the role, but does not establish any contractual employment rights. Employment is based on an at-will arrangement.
Excited to join our team? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume and a letter of interest to info@harborspringschamber.com. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
