Executive Director of Membership & Events

About the Organization

The Palm Coast-Flagler Chamber of Commerce is a community-focused organization in Palm Coast, Florida, dedicated to helping Flagler County businesses grow and supporting wider economic progress across the region. Working alongside local companies and civic leaders, the Chamber helps build a thriving, resilient business climate. Its busy events calendar and expanding membership reflect the drive of leaders committed to development and an improved quality of life. Through business networking, advocacy, and community involvement, the Chamber plays an important role for people who live, work, and spend time in Flagler County.

Role Overview

The Executive Director of Membership & Events is a full-time, on-site position based in Palm Coast, FL. This role focuses on growing membership, improving retention, and increasing member engagement by creating and executing strategies that attract new members and deepen existing relationships. It also involves designing, coordinating, and delivering a robust lineup of events, including networking sessions, educational workshops, and signature community gatherings, with an emphasis on excellent experiences for attendees and sponsors.

What the Role Involves

In this position, you will handle the full lifecycle of event delivery, from planning and coordination to logistics and post-event review. You will work with vendors, manage budgets, monitor performance data, and prepare updates and reports for leadership.

Key Qualifications

Success in this role calls for excellent communication, with the confidence to connect with a wide range of stakeholders, speak to groups, and establish strong professional relationships. The position also requires sales capability, especially in membership acquisition, sponsorship growth, and revenue generation. Prior experience running events from initial concept through execution and wrap-up is important, along with sound budgeting skills for forecasting, controlling costs, and reporting finances related to membership and events. Experience in a chamber of commerce, nonprofit, community-based, or business association setting is considered a strong advantage. Familiarity with standard office tools and CRM or membership management platforms is also needed. Strong planning, organization, project management, and attention to detail are essential. A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred, though an equivalent mix of education and experience is also acceptable.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time position with on-site work required in Palm Coast, Florida. No salary details, number of openings, or start date were provided.