Position Overview
The Director of Events & Programs is an integral member of the Chamber team and leads a diverse portfolio of committees, programs and events that cultivate relationships, strengthen member engagement and enhance the Chamber’s visibility and impact within the Richardson community.
 

Major Responsibilities

Program & Event Management

• Lead the development, execution and management of signature Chamber events and programs, including the Annual Meeting, EDGE Awards and Golf Classic.
• Manage and coordinate several Chamber committees including Women in Leadership, Workforce Development and Small Business.
• Manage event logistics, registration, budget, venue and vendor coordination, speaker management, sponsorship fulfillment, volunteer coordination and on-site execution for committee related events.

Committee, Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, educational institutions, government entities, nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community partners to develop programs and initiatives that support local businesses and workforce.
• Represent the Chamber at meetings, events and community functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers, sponsors and stakeholders.

Sponsorship, Marketing & Communications

• Identify, solicit, secure and steward sponsorships from members and prospective partners.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities that provide value to sponsors while supporting Chamber revenue goals.
• Coordinate marketing and promotional efforts through email, social media, website content, print materials and member communications.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Develop, manage and reconcile program and event budgets.
• Monitor revenues and expenses to maximize profitability and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain accurate attendance, sponsorship and engagement records.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to evaluate program effectiveness and organizational impact.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in program management, event planning, community engagement, marketing, nonprofit management or business relations.
• ​Experience managing budgets, sponsorships, committees and stakeholder relationships.

• Volunteer management expertise.
• Strong organizational, project management and leadership skills.
• ​Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and effectively lead diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• ChamberMaster or similar CRM/database platform
• Email marketing and website content management systems
• Canva or comparable design software

Work Environment
Regular Chamber business hours are Monday through Friday. This is an in-office position and requires flexibility to attend committee meetings, networking functions, community events and Chamber programs on occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Reports To: President & CEO
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Send resume and cover letter to:
Kim Quirk
Interim President and CEO
411 Belle Grove
Richardson, TX 75080
kim@richardsonchamber.com
972-792-2809