Coordinator, Americas

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner. We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. The Coordinator will provide program, event, membership, and operations support for the Americas Department. This position reports to the senior vice president, Americas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ related work experience.
Self-starter and able to meet time-sensitive deadlines, multitask, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading.
Events logistics experience.
Experience interacting with business executives and government officials.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help plan and execute programs for the Americas Department.
Coordinate the organization of events, including meetings, conferences and business delegations.
Prepare written communications, including briefing memos, correspondence, press releases, blog posts, text for social media.
Help draft, edit, format, and disseminate newsletters, event invitations, marketing materials, and program updates.
Support and help track member company engagement and communications.
Maintain and update mailing lists and management systems.
Monitor and prepare country-specific intelligence updates on political and economic developments as needed.