Events & Community Coordinator @ ICNC - Chicago, IL
ABOUT ICNC
ICNC is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Near West Side. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates Make City, a small business incubator which houses 100 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility.
ICNC also co-owns the Hatchery, a food and beverage manufacturing incubator in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood which assists food & beverage entrepreneurs grow their businesses. This facility is a one-stop-shop aiming to solve three major challenges in the industry: access to production space, financing, and resources.
Please visit http://www.industrialcouncil.com and http://www.thehatcherychicago.org for information on ICNC's mission and activities.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Events & Community Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing exceptional events for partners, members and the community and act as lead for all event inquiries. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the Membership & Community Manager.
Event Coordination
Community & Member Engagement
Communications & Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment and ICNC will provide a computer and workspace along with access to all software and systems needed for in-office and remote work. A technology reimbursement will be provided
POSITION STRUCTURE & BENEFITS/INCENTIVES
TO APPLY
Please email current resume to:
ICNC
Marketing & Events Coordinator Search Committee
[email protected]
The subject line must include the recruiting code MEC
ICNC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for its team, the businesses it supports and ultimately the communities in which it works.
ICNC is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Near West Side. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates Make City, a small business incubator which houses 100 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility.
ICNC also co-owns the Hatchery, a food and beverage manufacturing incubator in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood which assists food & beverage entrepreneurs grow their businesses. This facility is a one-stop-shop aiming to solve three major challenges in the industry: access to production space, financing, and resources.
Please visit http://www.industrialcouncil.com and http://www.thehatcherychicago.org for information on ICNC's mission and activities.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Events & Community Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing exceptional events for partners, members and the community and act as lead for all event inquiries. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the Membership & Community Manager.
Event Coordination
- Coordinate and manage all event bookings including but not limited to partner events, immersion experiences, panels, incubator tours, pitch sessions, community and networking events and fundraisers
- Manage, update, track and respond to all meeting and event inquiry forms in a timely manner
- Coordinate invoicing, agreements, run of show and ensure all policies are followed
- Oversee all internal events, leadership team meetings and board meeting bookings
- Manage all meeting room bookings with tenants
- Identify and track key metrics for success of events
- Put together cohesive and descriptive run of shows
- Oversee all common area spaces, generate room layouts, and ensure everything is correctly allocated
- Connect with industry experts to speak at events
- Promote relevant events to external parties
- Manage inventory and ensure all furniture and materials are safe and secure
- Identify room enhancements and new materials needed within the space
- Ensure events remain within budget
- Coordinate custodial requirements
- Capture photos, testimonials, and general feedback from events.
Community & Member Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with tenants and local community organizations and track their success
- Keep lists and update businesses we work with
- Integrate members into events as caterers, demonstrators, panelists and more
- Coordinate all Sprout Cohort meetings and connect entrepreneurs to internal resources
- Coordinate ICNC staff support for GPCC Farmer’s Markets
- Identify additional opportunities and programs for West side entrepreneur
- Track and report all member assistance for SBDC and GGOB reporting
Communications & Administration
- Positively represent the organization and its mission
- Develop and maintain event SOPs for consistency
- Work with marketing team to create signage, printed materials and draft copies for events
- Share events and community happenings with all stakeholders
- Track all necessary data and share reports
- Ensure member list is updated on the website and update preferred vendor list
- Construct and distribute surveys, templates and tracking tools
- Ability to professionally communicate with high level executives
- Conduct research to verify market rates for events and room bookings
- Other events-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of relevant experience in event and/or project management
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong communication and people skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Marketing background is preferred but not required
- Positively represents the organization and its mission
- Ability to generate reports, extract data and share information with team members
- High level of trust and attention to detail
- Positive, collaborative attitude with a passion for ICNC’s mission and values
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines
- Working knowledge of computer applications, programs and features
- Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to coordinate collaborative meetings both in person and on-line via Microsoft Teams
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment and ICNC will provide a computer and workspace along with access to all software and systems needed for in-office and remote work. A technology reimbursement will be provided
POSITION STRUCTURE & BENEFITS/INCENTIVES
- This is a full-time, salaried position; Monday-Friday, work schedule can vary; with the ability to work remote up to 20% of work week after initial training/orientation period
- Starting annual salary range is $38K-$42K; commensurate with experience
- Benefit incentives include: one week paid vacation to start, one week personal/sick time off and twelve paid holidays, participation in group health insurance plan, simple IRA match, short and long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development training, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program
- This position is eligible to participate in ICNC’s Great Game of Business growth incentive bonus plan
TO APPLY
Please email current resume to:
ICNC
Marketing & Events Coordinator Search Committee
[email protected]
The subject line must include the recruiting code MEC
ICNC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for its team, the businesses it supports and ultimately the communities in which it works.