Office & Communications Coordinator

Office & Communications Coordinator Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Occasional paid evenings/weekends required (typically 2 evenings per month) Not benefits-eligible The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Office & Communications Coordinator to run our front office and serve as a key voice for our brand, marketing, and tourism efforts. This person will often be the only one in the office, so we need someone organized, self-directed, and genuinely curious about the local community — someone who takes initiative and feels comfortable deciding what needs attention next. Administrative & Financial Serve as front desk and point of contact for members, visitors, and callers Manage calendars, scheduling, and event registrations Handle basic bookkeeping: taking payments, sending invoices, applying payments correctly, and preparing QuickBooks deposits Use online project database to track tasks, deadlines, and priorities independently Brand & Marketing Create on-brand graphics and social content in Canva — strong, hands-on Canva skills are required Write original, engaging social media copy and post consistently and strategically across multiple accounts and platforms Apply our brand standards (fonts, colors, style) consistently across all materials Tourism & Business Information Keep local business and event listings accurate across multiple websites, social platforms, and print materials (travel websites, directories, brochures, visitor guides) Act as a knowledgeable local resource for visitors and callers Research and stay current on community events and business updates What We're Looking For Associate's Degree in Business Management or Marketing is preferred but related experience will be considered in lieu of academic credentials Strong Canva skills, used independently without AI design tools (required) Marketing or graphic design knowledge is a huge plus Self-starter, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and/or basic accounting practices Clear written communication and a friendly, professional manner Knowledge of Hart County, or genuine willingness to learn it Why Join Us? This job doesn't feel like a typical 9-to-5. Every day looks a little different, and you'll be in the middle of everything happening in Hart County before most people even hear about it. You'll meet business owners, civic leaders, and community members from every walk of life, and get a front-row seat to the events, projects, and stories that shape this town. It's a relaxed, low-pressure atmosphere with real room to be creative. Our office is right in the heart of downtown Hartwell, just steps from local shops and restaurants. And there's a quieter reward to the work too: a real sense of pride in knowing you helped make it happen, whether that's a packed event, a thriving local business, or a town that feels a little more connected because of the work you did.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour Application Question(s): This position sometimes requires evenings (2 per month) or weekend hours (5-6 days per year) for community events, in addition to a standard 9am-4pm Monday-Friday schedule. Are you able to commit to this schedule?

Experience:

Quickbooks Online:

1 year (Preferred) cash handling, checks, or card payments: 1 year (Preferred)

Canva:

1 year (Required)

Location:

Hartwell, GA 30643 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person