Forest City Chamber Full-Time Marketing Director Application

The Forest City Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Full-Time Marketing Director

Please send resume and cover letter to Executive Director Megan Dehurst
megan@forestcityia.com Accepting applications through July 24 or until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The Director of Marketing for the Forest City Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is a dynamic full-time professional position responsible for championing the chamber business community, driving tourism, and elevating the economic profile of Forest City, Iowa.  The ideal candidate acts as the primary storyteller for the community, blending traditional outreach with modern digital marketing to promote Chamber members and regional events along with duties as assigned

Essential Job Tasks

  • Lead the development of digital, print, and social media campaigns promoting Chamber businesses.
  • Oversee and update content across the chamber’s website and social media platforms to optimize user experience.
  • Organize digital files and maintain a marketing calendar.
  • Draft press releases, community announcements, quarterly newsletters and weekly email blasts
  • Champion local economic tools like the “Shop Local” campaigns and the Forest City Chamber Bucks Program
  • Spearhead promotional tactics for high-profile community initiatives, the chamber’s signature events, educational programing, Business After Hours, and Ribbon Cuttings.
  • Attending Chamber events for live content creation
  • Assist with basic bookkeeping, logging transactions and monthly reconciliation
  • Assist the Executive Director in office operations and duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or business
  • 1-2 years’ experience; open to recent graduates with strong internship portfolios
  • Basic social media skills (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, scanners)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Basic design, videography & photography skills
  • Familiar with email marketing tools (like Mailchimp or Constant Contact)
  • Able to update website (basic WordPress or similar)
  • Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
  • Friendly, professional, positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Interest in local business and community events
  • Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
  • Experience in using QuickBooks

60% Marketing
Planning, coordinating and branded communications for the Forest City Chamber of Commerce

30% Events Coordination
Planning, coordinating and attending events under the Chamber of Commerce

10% Assist the Director, office operations, bookkeeping and membership initiatives

Schedule and Compensation

  • Monday – Friday business hours; requires evening and weekend flexibility for community events, business after hours, and ribbon cuttings
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time off for vacation, holidays and sick leave
  • Retirement plan match options
  • Professional development and continuing education stipends
  • Mileage reimbursement for local chamber travel
  • Cellphone reimbursement
  • Year-end bonus based on meeting bonus criteria