Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid: work from home, in-person meetings & local events required)
Reports to: Executive Director, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (Miami Headquarters)
Hours: Part-time, approx. 15 hours per week
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About the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE)
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is a non-profit organization that promotes trade and investment between Italy and the United States, with a focus on the Southeast region, as well as business education and networking opportunities among its members. The Georgia Chapter, based in Atlanta, represents a growing community of Italian and American companies and professionals.
We are seeking a Project Manager – Georgia Chapter to support the development of local activities in close cooperation with our headquarters in Miami and with the local coordination committee in Georgia.
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Position Summary
The Project Manager – Georgia Chapter will be responsible for:
• Developing and coordinating the annual program of activities of the Georgia Chapter (networking events, workshops, seminars).
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing members.
• Identifying and approaching potential new members and sponsors in both the Italian and American business communities.
This role reports directly to the Executive Director in Miami and works in close contact with a local coordination committee of five long-standing members of the Chamber.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Member Relations & Retention
• Conduct regular outreach to current members (calls, meetings, emails).
• Ensure high member satisfaction and loyalty, listening to their needs and feedback.
• Encourage and follow up on membership renewals and timely payment of membership fees.
• Engage members in the Chamber’s activities and invite them to participate in and support events.
2. New Member Development
• Identify and contact potential new members among:
• Italian companies operating in Georgia
• U.S. companies with or seeking ties to Italy (banks, airlines, law firms, consulting firms, logistics providers, etc.)
• Present the value proposition of joining the Chamber and its Georgia Chapter.
• Leverage the existing membership network to get introductions and referrals to prospective members.
3. Event Support & Program Development
• Collaborate with the Miami headquarters to plan and organize 5–6 events per year in Georgia (networking events, business seminars, panel discussions, etc.).
• Assist in securing venues and logistical support for events.
• Help identify and approach potential sponsors and partners for events.
• Coordinate with headquarters on content, speakers and panelists, especially on Italian–U.S. business topics.
• Support on-site organization during events (guest welcome, registration, coordination with hosts and speakers).
4. Institutional & Internal Coordination
• Work in close cooperation with the Executive Director in Miami on strategy, planning and approvals.
• Collaborate with the local coordination committee (five senior members) as a point of reference for local priorities, introductions, and feedback from the membership.
• Ensure that local activities are aligned with the overall strategy and image of the IACCSE.
5. Reporting & Administration
• Prepare a concise monthly report for the Executive Director summarizing:
• Contacts and meetings with members and prospects
• Progress on renewals and new memberships
• Event preparation and outcomes
• Opportunities, challenges and recommendations
• Maintain an updated database of members and prospects in coordination with the Miami office.
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Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in (or equivalent professional experience).
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Business development or sales
• Event/project coordination
• Familiarity with the Italian business community and/or Italian culture is highly desirable.
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Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable meeting with CEOs, entrepreneurs and senior executives.
• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.
• Well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a part-time schedule.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently, while coordinating closely with a remote headquarters.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in line with the Chamber’s Code of Ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic CRM or contact management tools.
• Fluency in English required; Italian language is a strong plus.
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Working Conditions
• Part-time role (approx. 15 hours per week) with flexible scheduling.
• Availability to attend events and meetings in person in the Atlanta area, mostly during business hours and occasional evenings.
• Periodic virtual meetings with the Executive Director and staff in Miami.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV/resume and a short cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their knowledge of the local business community in Georgia to:
INFO@IACC-MIAMI.COM
Subject line: Application – Project Manager Georgia Chapter