Job Title: Chamber of Commerce Membership — Visitor Centre Administration
Position Type: Year-Round Position, 4-5 days per week
Reporting to: VC Manager-Chamber Executive Director

Chamber of Commerce Membership and Visitor Centre Office Administration

The role of the Chamber Membership-Visitor Centre Administration is to be the initial contact for the Chamber membership, and public whether in person or via telephone and to support the operation of the Visitor Information Centre as required by the Visitor Centre Manager.

To fulfill this role the following qualifications are required:

• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills both in person and via phone.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and database management, social media, internet, and email programs
• Strong local knowledge of businesses, services, amenities, activities and other general community and regional knowledge is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer-facing position, ideally in a member-based organization.
• Detail and deadline oriented. Proven ability to efficiently manage a busy, varied work environment.
• The ability to work with existing staff and become a trusted team player.
• Must be self-motivated and complete work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills both in person and via phone.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and database management, social media, internet, and email programs
•  Strong local knowledge of businesses, services, amenities, activities and other general community and regional knowledge is required. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer-facing position, ideally in a member-based organization. 
• Detail and deadline oriented. Proven ability to efficiently manage a busy, varied work environment. 
• The ability to work with existing staff and become a trusted team player.
• Must be self-motivated and complete work with limited supervision.

Qualifications:

•  Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Post- secondary education in administration, business or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:  Previous administrative or office experience is required.

Details & timing:

• Competition for this role will be on-going until we find our ideal candidate.  However, the position is available for an immediate start. 
• The Chamber offers a competitive wage reflective of this position and experience.

The Nelson Chamber of Commerce is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds. 

Pay Range: $20-24 per hour

We are excited to hear from you.

Please email resumes or drop off in person to:
The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce-VC
91 Baker Street, Nelson, BC

Attention: Val Yowek, Visitor Centre Manager
val@discovernelson.com