Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st; President & CEO Howell Area (MI) Chamber of Commerce; Northern Virginia Chamber Retains The McCormick Group as Partner in President & CEO Search; President /CEO Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/Troy Development Council - Troy, OH; Executive Director Pendleton Chamber of Commerce - Pendleton, OR; Manager, Manager/Director, Events U.S. Chamber of Commerce- Washington, DC; Health Partner Relations Detroit Regional Chamber - Detroit, MI; Manager, Program Marketing Greater Louisville IncLouisville, KY; Community Liaison;

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Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st

President & CEO
Howell Area (MI) Chamber of Commerce

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce actively recruiting qualified candidates to fill vacant CEO position

 The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has begun to actively recruit candidates to succeed Pat Convery, who retired earlier this year as the organization’s President & CEO. “Our search is national in scope, but with a Michigan/Great Lakes States emphasis,” said Ashley Prew (Williams and Knack, P.C.), Search Committee Chair.

“We are looking for a collaborative leader, a relationship builder who can sustain the Chamber’s legacy of inclusion and its ability to tap into the talent in our community,” said Prew in a prepared statement. “While long-standing Chamber programs like the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Livingston County Home Show and Fantasy of Lights enrich our community, we’re eager for our next executive to take a fresh look at these while working to make the organization even more responsive to member and community needs.”

Jeff Rey, (Express Employment Professionals), chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, added, “We are fortunate to have Howell Chamber veteran, Kim Esper, acting as our interim executive leading a team of experienced professionals. Kim is well known as our membership director and will provide the continuity our organization needs through this transition.”

The position profile is posted on the Chamber’s website, www.howell.org/executive-search. Prew continued, “If you know of someone who should be considered, encourage them to express interest. The search process will continue over the summer. We hope to have our next CEO on board by early Fall.” Expressions of interest will be accepted through June 8.

Other members of the Chamber’s Search Committee are Don Cortez (First Impression Print and Marketing), Mike Hall (Cobb-Hall Insurance), Jeanne Clum, and Trevor Brooks (Laurex Real Estate and The UPS Store).  The Chamber has retained Organization Dynamics LLC, a national firm advising chambers of commerce and other business-led nonprofits, to assist with the Search.

Northern Virginia Chamber Retains The McCormick Group as Partner in President & CEO Search

Tysons Corner, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) today announces the hiring of The McCormick Group to assist in the search for and selection of the next President & CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber. A Search Committee consisting of Northern Virginia Chamber Board leadership chose The McCormick Group after issuing an RFP and interviewing a number of firms. 

The McCormick Group is a national executive search consulting firm that since 1974 has delivered high-qualified candidates to fill key positions across a diverse range of industries and all functional disciplines.

The McCormick Group has superior knowledge of Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington region, as well as the industries and businesses that drive its economy.  The search team includes Senior Vice President Lyles Carr, Managing Principal Elizabeth Humphrey, and Principal Susy Howard.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors and Search Committee understands the importance of a thorough and thoughtful search process,” said Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR, Chamber Executive Committee member and Chair of the Chamber Search Committee.  “With the expertise of The McCormick Group, we are confident that this process will yield the best possible candidate for the Chamber’s next leader.”

Over the next several weeks, the McCormick team will work with the Chamber’s Search Committee, board, staff, and related external stakeholders to fully understand the Chamber’s vision and mission beyond the 2015 – 2018 strategic plan and what the incoming President & CEO will need to accomplish for the Chamber to achieve its goals.  The Search Committee is targeting Q3 2018 to hire and onboard the Chamber’s next leader.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber has an unwavering commitment to its membership and is dedicated to finding the right leader to execute on our ambitious goals for the Chamber’s continued growth”, said Harry Klaff, Managing Director of JLL and Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board Chair.  “I am confident our next President and CEO will have the leadership and vision to serve our region’s business community in new and exciting ways.”

More information about the President & CEO position will be available www.novachamber.org on or about June 1st. In the interim, expressions of interest or referrals should be sent to the McCormick Group at novachamber@tmg-dc.com.

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President /CEO

Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/Troy Development Council - Troy, OH

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced economic development and/or Chamber professional. Troy Ohio has a strong and diversified economy. Our organizations are very successful and our location is great for economic development!

This position requires five + years of extensive economic development experience and a Bachelors Degree. Chamber and workforce development experience is important.

This is the leadership position for the Troy Chamber and the Troy Development Council organizations. The position reports directly to the Boards of Directors.

The CEO of the Troy Development Council is responsible for providing all economic development services including company retention and expansion, corporate recruitment, property development, workforce development and all management activities necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the TDC. The CEO is responsible for funding the organization, Board management, community relations. and other related activities.

The President of the Chamber will provide the guidance and leadership necessary to achieve the Chamber’s annual operating objectives and the goals as defined by the Chamber’s strategic plan. Direct supervision is provided to the Executive Director who manages the daily operations of the Chamber. The President will work with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to develop and execute the Chamber’s policies and programs to achieve their organizational goals.

The President/CEO will apportion his/her time between the two organizations.

The Troy community is home to over 25,000 people and many great international companies including American Honda, UTC Aerospace, ITW Food Equipment, ConAgra Brands, Hobart Welding, Clopay, Crown Equipment and many more. Troy is located in west central Ohio directly on Interstate 75 very close to the intersection of Interstate 70. To learn more about the Troy community, go to www.troyohiousa.com.

For full job profile/more information, contact J.C. Wallace by e-mail or phone. Position is open until May 22nd or until filled. Candidates must be available to start employment no later than September 2018.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• economic development: 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor's

Executive Director

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce - Pendleton, OR

Nonprofit, broad-based business organization, seeking a highly qualifiedindividual to assume the duties of Executive Director. Candidates must exhibit strongorganizational, managerial, financial, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsible for the full range of Chamber activities in accordance with the policies,procedures, and Bylaws of the Chamber. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinationof the program work, organization structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers,income and expenditures, community outreach, service and promotion, maintenance ofmemberships, employment, training and supervision of staff, interpretation of policy,vision planning and maintenance of facility.

Qualifications:

Education- Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, finance, nonprofit management,
communication/leadership, related field or equivalent experience.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent communications and public relations skills coupled withthe ability to influence others in a positive manner.
• Considerable working knowledge of accounting and finance as they relate to the fiscaland financial obligations of the organization, internal accounting controls, and financialanalysis of revenues and expenditures.
• Proficiency with budget and financial statement preparation. Must have strong

knowledge of financial statement content and be comfortable presenting financial datato Chamber leadership.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide leadership and motivate others.
• Experience and knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent computer skills.
• High integrity and honesty, promoting trust in all actions.
• Creative and change-oriented.
• Energetic, and a self-starter.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement, Expense Account, Service Club Membership, Professional Development, Mileage Reimbursement

For more detailed information about the Chamber, please refer to www.pendletonchamber.com

Deadline: Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year

Education:

• Bachelor's

Manager/Director, Events

U.S. Chamber of Commerce- Washington, DC

POSITION OVERVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Events Team seeks a leader who is equal parts creative visionary and effective project executor. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Conceptualize and execute a wide range of Chamber programs, from intimate salons to multiday CEO retreats to thought leadership industry tentpoles; serve as project director for each assigned program on-site and off-site; lead project-wide deliverable management, day-to-day communications across stakeholders, and day-of execution; manage logistics of vendor and venue management; support creative development and audience marketing; partner with internal clients and colleagues to encourage innovation, share best practices, deliver success and ROI, and build new opportunities to showcase the Chamber’s best-in-class convening power; contribute to the development of program content through consulting on program format, multimedia extensions, and topic and speaker identification; meet or exceed budgetary goals through budget oversight, strong negotiations, and creative cost-efficacy measures; and serve as a generous and entrepreneurial leader and contributor. 

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree; 5 or more years of relevant event experience; meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills; ability to manage complex and fast-changing program elements and prioritize effectively; creative and strategic thinker with an emphasis on customer service to meet clients’ objectives; ability to forge strong relationships with clients and strategic partners; persuasive communication and presentation skills; effective negotiating skills and able to understand contracts; the ability to push through indecision and ambiguity to deliver results; an entrepreneurial spirit and a track record showing initiative and ownership of work; and strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, notably Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.


Manager, Health Partner Relations

Detroit Regional Chamber - Detroit, MI

The Detroit Regional Chamber is hiring a full time Manager, Health Partner Relations position to work in our downtown Detroit location. The Detroit Regional Chamber offers excellent health & dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, voluntary vision insurance, Safe Harbor 401k plan with matching contribution, generous Paid Time Off Days (PTO), paid holidays, business mileage reimbursement, and much more!!! Join our team as Manager, Health Partner Relations today!

Manager, Health Partner Relations Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, communications, or other related field
Three or more years of experience in account management, marketing, relationship management or partner development Creative problem solver with the ability to learn new programs Detail-oriented, highly-organized, deadline focused Superior communication skills Experience managing vendor relationships preferred Health care experience a plus Able to successfully manage multiple assignments Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally (approx. 25% local travel)

Manager, Health Partner Relations Position Responsibilities:
BCBSM Program Management
Monitors and manages BCBSM marketing partnership and creates and executes outreach campaigns through digital channels, events, and other programs
Set strategy and define future initiatives to enhance Chamber-BCBSM partnership
Maintains strong relationships with various parts of BCBSM to ensure consistent messaging, alignment of strategic initiatives, and strong communication flow.
Affiliate Management
Establish and maintain external working relationships with program affiliates
Lead roll outs of program marketing campaigns and other programs activities to affiliate partners
Organize educational events and meetings affiliate partners and members
Maintain marketing and advertising budget for local chamber marketing activities
Program Growth
Support revenue through sponsorships, event registrations, and other non-dues programs
Support Sr. Director to assess complementary service providers to expand product portfolio
The Manager, Health Partner Relations position will focus primarily on the on the tactical management of Chamber's partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (BCBSM) under the direction of the Senior Director of Health Care Initiatives. Responsible for developing and leading initiatives that will drive improvement in the program's overall marketing and outreach strategies to create leads and brand recognition for the Chamber-BCBSM Partnership. Position will be the primary point of contact with the BCBSM Account Management team and is expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of BCBSM business, products, programs and corporate priorities. Required to represent the Chamber at various internal and external events.
Position will provide outreach and support to affiliate organizations (local chambers of commerce, trade associations, neighborhood organizations, etc.) on the value of the BCBSM Partnership to their members. This position will be responsible for the management of affiliate relationships by offering the marketing, program development, administration, implementation, evaluation and sales support necessary to engage affiliate partners and grow opportunities within their membership.
The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager, Program Marketing

Greater Louisville IncLouisville, KY

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. For more information, visit www.GreaterLouisville.com.

Economic Development: www.greaterlouisville.com/economic-development/

Work with the team to develop and execute special projects that attract and retain businesses

Work with the team to develop and execute special projects that support business attraction and expansion opportunities including but not limited to: regional air coalition, logistics network, familiarization tours, real estate engagement events and more.

Assist in the execution of business attraction/site consultant visits to other cities

Maintain and employ a deep understanding of the regional economic development assets

Develop and manage a portfolio of solutions to assist businesses with regional relocation opportunities including a working knowledge of several key industry clusters

Leverage relationships with key partners at local, regional, and state levels

Maintain client relationship management database for economic development

Manage social media channels for economic development

Support programs for economic development/entrepreneurship

Support event marketing and execution for economic development/entrepreneurship

Keep a photo content library on activities and track various coverage

Communicate and report to management, stakeholders and partners

Compose, produce, and deliver proposals to various audiences

Perform other duties as assigned

Entrepreneurship: www.enterprisecorp.com

Develop a deep understanding of startup founders, their business needs and our startup community.

Become knowledgeable of the entrepreneurial ecosystem's assets and players.

Maintain a solid understanding of our entrepreneurial services and programs under the EnterpriseCorp brand.

Utilize and document data in our entrepreneurship CRM system.

Proactively manage communication channels including content for newsletters and social media regularly including Facebook and Twitter.

Provide marketing and event support with excellent customer service.

Deliver to the Brand elevation plan for EnterpriseCorp.

Continuously review our website content and provide updates.

Write draft versions of articles and opinion pieces pertaining to entrepreneurship.

Provide reports and documentation as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in English, business or marketing required plus two (2) to three (3) years experience in marketing, copywriting and social media. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when proficiency is demonstrated.

• Proactive in project management, event planning and content calendaring.
• Excellent written and communication skills ability to adapt tone of voice and formalness/casualness depending on audience.
• Creative problem solving ability.
• Team player.
• Ability to prioritize and remain deadline driven.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,); social media (Facebook, Twitter), Slack, Basecamp and Wordpress. Knowledge of CRM a plus.

Community Liaison

South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce - South Haven, MI

GENERAL

The Community Liaison is the “front door” to the community and the first point of contact to the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. They are integral in maintaining the positive and upbeat image of the organization in keeping with established branding and messaging. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Chamber of Commerce, they are the backbone to the organization ensuring that its smooth operation supports a mission “to build a vibrant and prosperous community, and have fun doing it!” The Community Liaison is familiar with all aspects of the business community and recognizes that their knowledge, demeanor and professionalism may be the basis upon which a customer makes a decision to do business in South Haven.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To ensure a high level of proficiency with the Chamber’s operations, these are the tasks and responsibilities of the Community Liaison position.

General Duties:

• Answering phones calls, inquires and requests for information.
• Preparing relocation, tourist information, and membership packets;
• Coordinating the Chamber’s volunteer program through membership, schools, and the courts or as determined;
• Providing support to the Ambassador program, including coordination of Ribbon-Cutting events, and all promotions relating to such;
• Coordinating with sales representatives and Chamber vendors;
• Preparing Chamber mailings and assisting members with bulk mailings;
• Registering attendees for Chamber programs;
• Providing general office support and support to the executive director;
• Updating and maintaining operating policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that a sufficient number of supplies are on hand at all times;
• Performing routine cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the Chamber office environment;
• Changing the slides for the exterior digital sign as needed;
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Job Description

Membership Management:

• Maintaining all databases;
• Understanding all benefits associated with membership, and maintaining an adequate supply of new member kits;
• Promoting the Chamber to members and maintaining an adequate supply of membership materials in-house on display;
• Scheduling new member and membership retention visits for the executive director;
• Administering all new memberships;
• Reconciling dues and administering membership drops;
• Working with members to maximize the benefits associated with membership and in receiving the best return on their investment;
• Distributing referrals and leads to membership; and
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Accounts Receivable:

• Billing, posting, and collecting all Chamber revenue and administering the accounts receivable function of the Chamber;
• Reconciling and preparing all bank deposits including office revenues, and the PayPal account; and
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Community Liaison has a superior proficiency in computer software applications, including all Microsoft products, experience with database management and web-site administration. Working at a high level of administrative support, the Community Liaison possesses excellent communication and customer service skills, and has a proven ability to multitask. They are flexible, innovative, task-oriented, and take initiative, recognizing that the work environment is dynamic, fluid and ever-changing.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Job Description

Minimum Requirements

To ensure the success of the position, the Community Liaison will:

• Type 45WPM minimum;
• Have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate a proven ability with Word, Excel, Publisher; and PowerPoint – certification preferred;
• Possess an associates degree, two years of experience in a high level administrative support position, a current Michigan Drivers License and own a vehicle to run errands in the South Haven area;
• Have an excellent knowledge of the greater South Haven area and region; and
• Be available for some weekend and evening work.

This is a non-exempt 30 hour per week position with some evening and weekend work required.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $11.00 to $14.00 /hour

Experience:

• Administrative Support: 1 year

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