Opportunities From: VolunteerME Greater Franklin County

The Office Organizer will perform a variety of tasks relating to the organization of materials in the office. This will include filling the kiosks, tracking supplies of brochures, filing, organization of supplies and promotional materials. This position helps to extend the resources in the chamber to ensure needed materials are readily available to better serve our customers and members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Filing Organization of promotional materials and supplies Detail-oriented Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public

The Special Events Volunteer will perform a variety of tasks relating to the organization of events, usually being held outside of the office. This will include organization of supplies for the events along with promotional materials. This position helps to register individuals for events, at the event and presents a courteous and personable demeanor when representing the Chamber.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Organization of promotional materials and supplies Detail-oriented Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public

Board of Directors maintains the mission of the Chamber of Commerce.  Meets monthly, oversees event budgets, attends events hosted by the Chamber and partner agencies to represent the Chamber.

 

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce maintains a website that is a hub for information on community events, business news, a local directory of its members and area information.  The Chamber also maintains a Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram page that it uses to engage the community.

The intern will work to optimize the website by editing existing pages and creating more dynamic and engaging material for its audience.  The intern will also work on the Chamber’s social media platforms to promote the chamber and its members and build a bigger audience.

For more information on the Chamber, please visit their website at:  www.franklincountymaine.org

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce prepares a guide that highlights what Franklin County has to offer. The Guide includes advertisements, key area information, attractions for all seasons, area events and a business directory.  The intern will gather information and present it in an accurate, eye-catching, and easy-to-read fashion using Adobe Suite programs.

Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for working with a committee to research and gather all required information, make sure all information is updated and accurate and that new information in each category is included. The intern will assist with the design the Guide for publication and physical distribution and for the placement on the Chamber’s website.

Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and writing) skills
• Organizational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite programs
• Graphic design skills
• Research skills