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GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.Posted 10/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and project management, with a strong focus on budget management, CRM systems, and relationship-building. Proficient in developing event strategies and collaborating with teams to enhance membership engagement and event performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementCRM System ProficiencyRelationship Building
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Plan, coordinate, and execute GACC Midwest events, including logistics, venue management, catering, A/V setup, on-site support, run of show, and speaker notes
- Develop and implement event strategies
- Identify transatlantic business trends to engage members, drive attendance, conduct outreach, and secure sponsorships
- Develop and manage budgets, review event contracts, and handle event, sponsorship, and membership invoicing and payments with the accounting department
- Collaborate with Membership and Marketing & Communications teams to promote events and membership initiatives
- Gather and analyze feedback on events and membership programs to improve future initiatives
- Prepare reports on membership activities and event performance
- Guide and support interns by delegating tasks, reviewing work, and supporting professional growth
- Maintain and update the CRM system with accurate records and communication documentation
- Represent GACC Midwest at Chamber and partner events and build connections with members and stakeholders
- Communicate proactively on project timelines and contribute process-improvement ideas
- Report to the Director, Marketing, Membership & Events
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Event Management, Communications, or a related field; demonstrated success and experience in the field accepted in lieu of a degree
- 3–5 years of experience in event planning, project management, membership relations, or business development
- Excellent written and verbal English
- German language skills preferred
- Strong customer-service mindset and relationship-building ability
- Familiarity with vendor contracting, invoicing, budgeting, and financial tracking
- Experience with CRM systems and maintaining accurate records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and website content management
- Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior team members or interns
- Willingness to attend events outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends
- Willingness to travel as needed for member meetings, site visits, and events
- Reliable, hands-on self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Potential employees are subject to background checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days and increasing with seniority up to 30 days
- 14 paid holidays, including additional days around Thanksgiving and year end
- Health insurance with United Healthcare HMO, PPO, and HSA plan options
- Guardian dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching with a discretionary employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D; additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D for spouse and children
- Wellness incentives, including fitness center access and complementary yoga classes
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- Commuter FSA for transit and/or parking
- Goal-oriented bonus plan
- Work-from-home policy
- Flex-time policy
- Professional development
- German classes
- Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
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Hard Skills
Event CoordinationLogistics ManagementVendor ContractingInvoicingFinancial TrackingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyWebsite Content Management
Soft Skills
Customer-Service MindsetStrong Organizational SkillsMentoringDetail-OrientedProactive Communication
Industry Keywords
Membership RelationsSponsorship ManagementTransatlantic Business TrendsEvent Performance Reporting