Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors: Mission and Role Requirements

Ambassadors

Individuals who exhibit the highest degree of professionalism and embrace an attitude that is positive, supportive, and respectful to all people.

Program Mission

To support and represent the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, to promote member commitment, and to increase member retention.

Program Benefits

Increased name and face recognition for individuals/businesses
Increased networking opportunities
Connecting one-on-one with new and existing Chamber members
Gain referral opportunities through other Ambassadors
Opportunity to meet local business and community leaders
Recognition via “Ambassador of the Quarter” Spotlights
Ambassador’s name and business name on the Ambassador home page
Opportunity to help the community/show community pride

Requirements

Be a member in good standing for a minimum of one year
Share a passion for the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Exhibit leadership qualities
Commit to two months of service

Committee Goals

Improve retention through efforts to mentor new members in their first year of membership.
Be an extension of the Chamber Staff at events making sure that guests and new members feel welcome.
Facilitate positive and constructive communication between the Chamber Staff and members in an effort to continuously improve member services.

Responsibilities

Create a SmartSheet Login and familiarize yourself with the Ambassador folder
Choose members to reach out to
New members are posted quarterly on SmartSheet
Please choose between 5-10 members to mentor
This is on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
Introduce yourself and your position
Invite new members to an upcoming event
Confirm that they have, or will attend a “Member Kickstarter Luncheon”
Get to know the member if they have some time
Ask if they have any questions and see how the Chamber can assist

Event and Program Requirements

As an active Ambassador, you are committing to be present at Greeters, Forum Luncheons, Member Kickstarter Luncheons, Signature Events during your active months, as well as Ribbon Cuttings.

Greeters

A morning networking event occurring every Friday between 8:30-10:00 am. This event allows members the opportunity to learn more about the week’s host, network with 80-100 business professionals, and be viewed as a leader within the Salem Chamber.

Expectations

Arrive by 8 AM and assist with the Greeters Welcome Team
Assistance could be welcoming guests into the venue, answering questions about the Salem Chamber, or being paired up with a new guest.

Being Paired Up:

Gather business cards of new guests and connect them with the Chamber’s Membership Manager.
Introductions: You are expected to announce guests’ attendance; however, please do not share their name, business, or tag line. This is for the guest to do. As an Ambassador, we ask that you stand and announce, “Today, we have a new guest with us. I am excited for him/her to introduce themselves to you.”
Networking: Try and help guests make connections! If there are specific industries that would complement the guests’ business, try and help them make that connection.

Forum

A 10-month speaker series allowing members of the Salem Chamber, as well as non-members, the opportunity to gather together to learn about specific topics. Topics will inspire, expand, and challenge guests to continue the conversation following the event.

Expectations

Arrive no later than 11 AM to assist with the setup of promotional materials
Check In: Assist with directing members and non-members to the registration table. ALL members must check in, regardless of passes.
Counting Attendees: Ambassadors will use the clicker to count guests, speakers, and Chamber staff.
Microphones: Assist with questions during the question-and-answer portion of the Forum.
Clean Up: Once the event is over, please assist in picking up all promotional materials and returning them to the host.

Member Kickstarter Luncheon

A luncheon designed to help new members meet Chamber staff, learn about new programs, and network with other new members. Please arrive ten minutes before the start to help welcome new members.

Signature Annual Events

The Salem Chamber hosts 5 large annual events each year: the SAIF Agri-Business Banquet in January, the First Citizen Awards Banquet in March, the Crystal Apple Awards in May, the Business of the Year Awards in June (which is also the final Forum Speaker Series Luncheon of the season), and the McLaran Classic Golf Tournament in September. A month before each event, a workgroup chair will contact Ambassadors with assignments.