Position Title: Event/Sales Specialist
Reports To: Manager, Membership & Events
FLSA Status: Part time 25- 30 hours week, Non-Exempt
Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Vacation prorated to hours worked.
Pay: Hourly - $15/hr. - $20/hr.depending on experience.
Must live in Clay County, South Dakota or relocate within three months of accepting the position to Clay County, South Dakota,
SUMMARY
The Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) is seeking an Event/Sales Specialist. The VCDC includes the Chamber of Commerce, the Office of Economic Development and the Tourism and Visitors Bureau in Vermillion, SD.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting Manager, Membership and Events with coordination and executive of events and sales.
- Communicate with vendors, sponsors, and participating members.
- Assist with event coordination.
- Set up and tear down for events and provide on-site support during events.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours and some weekends is required.
- Product Sales—execute consistent sales strategy for physical products, including Vermillion Coupon Books, swag items, etc.
- Advertising sales—manage advertising sales for VCDC media, including Visitor’s Guide, LiveVermillion App, and VERB member magazine.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Relevant Experience.
- Must have experience Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours and some weekends required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle.
TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter to:
vcdc@vermillionchamber.com
Subject: Event/Sales Specialist
Applications are encouraged to be sent in by May 24, 2024.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Vermillion, SD 57069: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person