Manager, Events & Membership

About German American Chambers of Commerce GACC Philadelphia was founded in 1989 as The German-American Business Association of Philadelphia by an energetic team of business people. Our mission has always been to promote the development of trade and investment opportunities between the United States and Germany. Our current membership includes small, mid-sized and large manufacturing companies, service providers, nonprofit organizations and individuals. GACC Philadelphia is an integral part of the network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) with 130 offices in 90 countries around the globe.

German American Chambers of Commerce

Supporting German-American business relations in Greater Philadelphia since 1989

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gaccphiladelphia.com

2-10 employees

International Trade and Development

Philadelphia, PA

1989

Nonprofit

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• Plan, coordinate, and execute GACC Midwest's events, including logistics, venue management, catering, A/V setup, on-site event support, run of show, and drafting of speaker notes
• Develop and implement event strategies, identify trends in transatlantic business to engage members, drive attendance, conduct outreach, and secure sponsorships
• Develop and manage budgets, review event contracts, and handle invoicing and payments related to events, sponsorships, and membership activities in coordination with the accounting department
• Collaborate closely with the Membership and Marketing & Communications teams to promote events and membership initiatives
• Gather and analyze feedback on events and membership programs to continuously improve future initiatives
• Prepare reports on membership activities and event performance
• Guide and support our team's interns - delegating tasks, reviewing their work, and helping them grow professionally
• Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring accurate records and documentation of communication
• Represent GACC Midwest at Chamber and partner events, building connections with members and stakeholders
• Communicate proactively on project timelines and contribute ideas for process improvements

• 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
• A reliable, hands-on self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent English, written and verbal. German languages skills preferred.
• A strong customer-service mindset with a talent for building and maintaining relationships
• Familiarity with vendor contracting, invoicing, budgeting, and financial tracking
• Experience working 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, and to travel as needed for member meetings, site visits, and events
• At GACC Midwest, we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you, your job, today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
• Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
• Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority up to 30 days
• 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
• Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks (United Healthcare HMO, PPO, HSA) & Guardian dental and vision
• 401(k) matching with a competitive, discretionary employer contribution
• Company-paid Life Insurance + AD&D/additional voluntary life + AD&D (also for spouse and children)
• Wellness incentives: access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• FSA Health Care and dependent care
• FSA commuter (transit and/or parking)
• Goal oriented bonus plan
• Professional development and German classes

• Travel Required: Occasional local/regional travel for events, member meetings, and site visits; some evenings and weekends for events