This is a full-time, high-energy position with the award-winning Manatee Chamber of Commerce.The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of administrative responsibilities and event coordination while working with a team of professionals who are amazing at what they doSee full details below.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport coordination of events, programs, meetings, and initiatives included in Chamber priorities related to Public Policy, Workforce Development, and Administration, including monthly Headliners luncheons, Pancakes & Politics, Politics & Pints, legislative/policy initiatives, lobbying trips, education and workforce programs, Breakfast with the Chair, Board meetings, and Executive Committee meetings.Event coordination can include securing sponsors, scheduling speakers, serving as the main contact with venues, preparing scripts/agendas, invoicing, follow-up on accounts receivables, and other related logistics.Meeting coordination can include providing selecting dates, securing locations, creating calendar notices and reminders, creating agendas and meeting presentation slides, room set-up, arranging for catering, sending invitations and reminder emails, creating name badges, tracking attendance, and drafting meeting minutes.Research and monitor business-related policy topics during the regular and special state legislative sessions as well as assist with identifying and monitoring local and federal issues.Support and coordinate monthly committee meetings, task forces, and councils including, but not limited to Downtown Redevelopment, Healthcare, Legislative, Transportation, Natural Resources, and Education & Workforce Partnerships committees, among others.Work closely with the Chamber's Communications/Marketing staff on the development of event and program materials including flyers, e-blasts, social media posts, web and video content, and content for the bi-monthly Current magazine.Utilize the Chamber's membership and events ChamberMaster database for events and activit