The IACC seeks a Membership & Events Coordinator to provide general support for its activities and programs. The Membership & Events Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for supporting key profit centers, including membership, the J-1 Visa Program and general business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Membership development and retention

• Assist with membership database (updates and maintenance) and dues collection/processing.
• Help cultivate new members through prospect research and assist in member retention/upgrade efforts.
• Support all special events and programs for IACC members.
• Serve as point person for the IACC’s Young Executives Committee (event organization and new member cultivation).

J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

• Assist with program administration (host company site visits, trainee/intern evaluations)

Marketing and Communications

• Market research and creation of industry-specific databases (restaurants, food/wine importers, design, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Perform market entry feasibility studies to aid Italian companies in U.S. market entry.
• Facilitate contact between Italian manufacturers and potential U.S. importers and distributors.
• Design and execute targeted marketing campaigns to promote Italian companies, products and services in the U.S.
• Develop marketing and promotional materials for web, print and social media platforms.

Social Media Content Development and Support

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of our social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
• Content brainstorming and creation related to IACC Membership, Events, EYE Program, J-1 Visa, YEX, True Italian Taste, etc., including visual design and copy that appropriately translate the IACC professional brand.
• Track queries received via IACC social media channels
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Develop target audience strategy proposals related to IACC Membership, Events, EYE Program, J-1 Visa, YEX etc.
• Own reporting and channel analysis including KPI, bi-weekly channel updates, and forecasting for future months. Monitor performance data and trends to guide the team, providing regular reports to IACC team