QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate should have a minimum of two years professional experience working on a dynamic team.
- Candidate should have a broad working knowledge of metro Atlanta and Georgia, its assets, challenges and opportunities
- Track record as a strong team player, contributing effectively in dynamic, ever-changing environment
- Excellent written and verbal intrapersonal and communication skills
- Embraces new roles/challenges despite lack of direct experience
- Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail.
- Advanced calendar management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and social media platforms
- Ability to anticipate the executives’ needs and resourceful in accomplishing tasks and new challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Flexible with work hours – some situations will require working additional hours to complete tasks that are deadline-sensitive
- Self-motivated, resilient, can effectively persevere in the face of challenges
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administrative Support, project management, event planning and execution, research, communications
DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Perform Administrative duties as directed by the CEDO and executives
- Prepare check requests and ensure expenditures are coded properly
- Plan and execute internal and external EDD events in coordination with our Investor Relations team
- Manage data, retain records, develop reports
- Assist with department budget planning
- Organize and schedule meetings and events
- Collaborate with other staff on delegated responsibilities
- Carry out clerical duties, including answering phones and preparing documents
- Ensure timelines for work projects and reports are met.
- Assist in the creation of MAC’s written materials through both traditional and social media
- Build relationships with key external partners including MAC investors, government affairs professionals and legislative staff
- Represent the Metro Atlanta Chamber at external functions as appropriate
About MAC
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:
- Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
- Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
- All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.
