Special Report - Job Openings in #Chamberworld - Week of July 30th - President Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Hudson, WI Executive Director - Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce - Salem, IL 62881; Executive Director Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce - Alma, MI $40,000 - $50,000 a year; Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide; Marketing Manager Latin American Chamber of Commerce - Chicago, IL $40,000 - $75,000 a year; Covington County 2017-2018 Chamber of Commerce Community Map; Vice President,Chamber & Quality of Life Greater Lafayette Commerce - Lafayette, IN; Partnership/Membership Manager VISIT Lake Geneva - Lake Geneva, WI; Communications Coordinator Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce - Fredericksburg, VA; Program Coordinator Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce - Saginaw, MI; Economic Development Real Estate and Research Manager Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce - Bowling Green, KY;

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President

Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Hudson, WI

The role of President is to ensure the effective operation of the Chamber. The position is responsible for the coordination of all organizational activities of the Chamber, including programs, membership, employment, training and supervision of staff, long range planning and total fiscal responsibilities. All planning for implementing Chamber objectives is directed in accordance with Chamber policies. Specific duties within the limits of the bylaws of the Chamber and policies established by the Board of Directors, the President shall, with appropriate delegation:

• Prepare the annual budget for Board approval and supervise all expenditures within the framework of the budget.
• Recruit new members to join the Chamber in order to meet budget goals, with Board member involvement and staff assistance.
• Develop an Annual Plan of Action, subject to Board approval.
• Hire, train, supervise, and, when necessary, discharge employees of the Chamber. Responsible for establishing compensation rates and benefits for all Chamber staff, subject to Board approval. Annual performance reviews for staff members will be conducted.
• Initiate projects and programs to serve the concerns and needs of the membership. The President actively participates in the planning, organizing, and implementing of the eff orts by staff and volunteer members.
• Actively represent the Chamber in civic and community affairs throughout local, regional, state, and national organizations. The Chamber should “have a seat at the table.”
• Maintain frequent communication with the membership through personal contacts and the monthly newsletter.
• Supervise the maintenance and purchase of appropriate equipment and facilities for the effective operation of the Chamber.
• Complete any and all tasks as designated by the Board of Directors.
• Keep, or cause to be kept, the official records of the Chamber, and any and all such records which are legally required; ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations of a non-profit organization doing business in Wisconsin.

Reporting Relationship

The President shall report directly to the Board of Directors and is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Hudson Area Chamber & Tourism Bureau, responsible for the implementation of Board decisions and management related activities. Additionally, the President is liable for maintaining public presence for the organization and advising members on topics of interest. The President is responsible for Chamber staff and is the primary contact for the Chamber, as they are accountable for the development and implementation of an agenda that serves the regional business community.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills and organizational skills; strong public speaker.
• Proficient in a variety of current technologies.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff and volunteers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to organization needs in prompt and timely fashion.
• Chamber of commerce or association executive experience preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of and embraces the communities of the Hudson Area region and the chamber industry.
• This is an exempt, full-time position. It does require time outside an 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday schedule.
• Requires some travel both locally and out of town.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and standard business software.
• Requires sufficient physical capacity to service indoor and outdoor events and activities including ability to lift 35 pounds.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following leadership attributes:

• Communication - Strong written and verbal skills; articulate with an ability to understand messaging, etc.
• Credibility - Readily gains the trust and confidence of others.
• Political astuteness - Shrewd in discerning the source of power and ways of dealing with them; nimble and savvy.
• Self-disciplined - Self-starter, embraced as a leader.
• Honesty - Sincere, acts with integrity.

The following characteristics will also be analyzed, but to a lesser degree: diligence, energetic, engaging, strong initiative, listening skills, poise, and resourcefulness.

Additionally, it is essential that the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s next President possess the following occupational skills:

• Knowledge of the chamber of commerce industry or association fields.
• Collaborative and strategic alliances - Being able to work with others.
• Ethics - Strong business ethics are required for interactions with employees and other associations.
• Interpersonal relationship building and team development - The ability to relate to your coworkers is essential, given the amount of time spent at work each day.
• Economic development - An active stakeholder in the development of Hudson’s economic status, with the ability to promote the area and grow business.
• Tourism - Able to leverage and enhance local tourism efforts and promote the region and its communities as great areas to visit and do business in.
• Public policy expertise - Knowledgeable on issues at the local, state, and federal levels of government and is able to communicate effectively with legislators and constituents regarding issues affecting the business community.

The above describes the essential functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job. The requirements of the job, and the text of this job description, are subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of the Chamber.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Chamber or Association: 3 years

Education:

• Bachelor's

Executive Director - Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce - Salem, IL 62881

$40,000 - $45,000 a year

Summary The Executive Director is responsible for day to day operations, long term planning, and ensuring membership retention and growth. S/he provides counsel and advice to Board President and other officers regarding policy and programs. The Executive Director works closely with multiple businesses, local government entities and civic organizations and must conduct themselves with a high level of integrity and professionalism to enhance credibility and build support for the Chamber. The Greater Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a person who will direct the organization in these areas: Sell the City of Salem and promote area businesses Represent the Chamber and Salem business area Day to day operations of the Chamber Responsibilities and Expectations: Retain members and develop new membership Promote local economic development Serve on Chamber Committees Maintain frequent contact with members and key community leaders Implement programs set forth by Directors Conduct day to day business of the Chamber Plan and manage events Understand general accounting practices Successful candidates must possess: Four-year degree from an accredited college in marketing, communications, business management, leadership or related fields. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer and social media skills, organizational skills Self-motivated, disciplined, enthusiastic and diplomatic Experience with a similarly-structured organization is a plus; experiencing owning/managing own business also a plus Expected salary range of $40k to $45k, with incentives. Salary dependent on prior experience, skills and abilities. Demographics of Salem, Illinois area and Marion County, Illinois: Salem is the county seat of Marion County – city population 8000, county population 42,000 Apply to: Indeed Please submit cover letter, resume, salary history and references by August 3, 2018. Position is expected to be filled in August. No phone calls, please. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year Experience: Sales or marketing: 2 years Education: Bachelor's License: Valid driver License Apply thru August 3rd - Salem Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce - Alma, MI $40,000 - $50,000 a year The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and competency in managing and directing the operations and finances of a non-profit organization, working with a Board of Directors, directing staff, and managing committees and volunteers. Must have strong communication skills including social media and event planning experience. Experience in strategic planning and goal-setting desired. Candidates will have relevant business, marketing, advertising, and public relations work experience, or a degree in a related field. The Gratiot Area Chamber is in Alma, Michigan and serves the communities of Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca and St. Louis. It has more than 300 members representing governmental entities, education, retail, manufacturing, non-profit and private sectors. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 /year Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Greater Belleville Chamber! Thanks to Wendy Pfeil and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! Belleville IL Community Profile Guide Town Square Publications  (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633. Marketing Manager Latin American Chamber of Commerce - Chicago, IL $40,000 - $75,000 a year Reports to: LACCSenior Management General Description: Chicago firm searching for a sharp professional Marketing Manager. Must be experienced, tech and social media/SEO savvy with excellent editing/writing skills. Candidate must have excellent project management skills and manage important vendor relationships. Must translate business goals into marketing objectives and strategies that achieves beneficial results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Execute and further develop the firm's integrated marketing plan to achieve the firm's business objectives Drive marketing campaigns across all channels, including, but not limited to, email distribution, online marketing, traditional media, and social media platforms to create business development opportunities and increase brand awareness Manage the firm's websites by updating said sites with cutting-edge content and increase SEO performance Write, draft, and edit press releases, Op-ed articles, and any other content Develop and execute firm's public relations strategies that strengthens the firm's external exposure as well as creating strategies for internal communications to increase company growth Develop new vendor relationships for marketing opportunities and utilize current vendor partnerships to further marketing objectives Key Skills and Qualifications Bachelors' Degree in Marketing or a related discipline from an accredited university (BS or BA or equivalent) is required Exceptional writing, media relations and editing skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to create messages intended for firm's client base Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Prior experience working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment Experience in supervising members of a marketing team Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse personalities Must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Small business development and/or marketing experience preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Background in journalism or public relations a plus This is a highly responsible and rewarding full-time position, as you will be part of a firm that has a great platform and long track record in economic development in Illinois. This opportunity is for a sharp professional that has a passion for economic development and small businesses. You will be mentored by senior leadership that has a great reputation throughout the state of Illinois. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 to $75,000.00 /year Experience: Marketing: 2 years Education: Bachelor's Language: Spanish Covington County 2017-2018 Chamber of Commerce Community Map  The Covington County Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Covington County Chamber today! Thanks to Marie Shoemake and her team for their help and direction putting this together! Covington County Chamber Map Town Square Publications  (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.  Vice President,Chamber & Quality of Life Greater Lafayette Commerce - Lafayette, IN Work Culture: As the leading local organization for community initiatives, growth, and economic development, Greater Lafayette Commerce is a hub of high-profile activities in multiple areas. The staff works under the direction of a president and chief executive officer and with numerous community volunteers. Team members work collaboratively for the good of all, often assisting in areas beyond traditional job responsibilities, with many opportunities for personal and professional growth. The work environment is dynamic, forward-thinking, fast-paced and goal-oriented. Duties and Responsibilities: The Vice President of Chamber and Quality of Life oversees the Chamber of Commerce Council, Quality of Life Council, staff, budget, and programs that report through the leadership groups.  Direct the Chamber Council on membership, advocacy initiatives, and task forces. o Executive Committee o Council Meetings o Task force meetings as assigned  Manage the research, communication, and task forces of the Quality of Life Council to create a community landscape ripe for business and talent recruiting. o Steering Committee Meetings o Council Meetings o Study Action team meetings (Town & Gown, Diversity Roundtable, etc.)  Create and implement programming to support the small business community.  Organize advocacy initiatives including an annual trip to Washington, D.C, Third House and any local policy issues.  Manage Tippecanoe County’s young professional organization, Tippy Connect Young Professionals.  Oversee the execution of all Greater Lafayette Commerce events through the Events Team.  Oversee the recruiting, retention and engagement of the membership of Greater Lafayette Commerce through the Engagement Director.  Oversee the execution of the Farmers Markets.  Manage the Indiana Main Street Community designation through the City of Lafayette including committees and annual reporting.  Work with the Vice President of Economic Development and President & CEO to make strategic decisions about the organization including staffing, budget and work plans.  Reporting both up to the Board of Directors and to staff about strategic organization direction. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in business, management, or organizational leadership.  Knowledgeable of the chamber of commerce goals and functions.  Cursory knowledge of people based placemaking theories and quality of life concepts.  Five to ten years in a professional setting with experience leading teams and individuals.  Create and maintain strong relationships with member businesses, officials from the City of Lafayette, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, and Purdue University.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Ability to understand complex community relationships and interact with all parties in a cooperative, constructive and collegial manner.  Professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude.  Adept at modern technology, software, and social media tools.  Committed to maintaining the highest sensitivity to professional ethics and cultural diversities, treating all people equally and respectfully Job Type: Full-time Education: Bachelor's Partnership/Membership Manager VISIT Lake Geneva - Lake Geneva, WI Membership/Partnership Manager The Lake Geneva Chamber of Commerce, doing business as VISIT Lake Geneva, serves the broader interests of the economy of the Lake Geneva Area by supporting B2B relationships, maintaining, and expanding the area’s partnership network. VISIT Lake Geneva develops and implements partner programs beneficial to the area businesses and community-related segments to enhance area attraction, economic growth, and quality of life. We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious driven business development professional to advocate the positive aspects of Chamber membership/partnership and secure new members, sponsors and manage the member experience and value. The successful candidate must be a willing and highly motivated prospector and possess exceptional business development and communication skills. Key factors for success in this high-visibility role include a competitive spirit, proactive thinking, ability to build long-term relationships plus the self-motivation and drive to meet established goals while managing time effectively. Job Description: Organize membership/partner activities, events and meetings. Manage relationships with the partners/members of the Organization. Develop new partner/membership prospects and show the value of partnership. Update and distribute information to partners/members. Manage the membership and prospect database system. Oversee partnership customer service software system and trains partners on use. Ensure partners are satisfied with partnership/membership and assist with any benefits they are entitled to. Offer sponsorship and added value opportunities to partners/members. Additional duties as required. Skills required: Minimum of 1-year membership/partnership sales and servicing Excellent communication skills Excellent computer technology skills Proactive and detailed oriented Highly organized and efficient. Job Type: Full-time Experience: Customer Service: 1 year Business Development: 1 year Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Communications Coordinator Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce - Fredericksburg, VA SUMMARY The Marketing & Communications Coordinator writes content for publications including social media/web and FXBG Regional Business magazine to provide the “storytelling” component of the Chamber and its membership. OVERVIEW OF REGULAR RESPONSIBILITIES GRAPHICS – using the Chamber’s branding, create flyers and ads for major programs and events. In doing so, works collaboratively with staff responsible for the activities. Must create a schedule and consistent timeline in order to balance time dedicated to graphic work and other duties. WEBSITE AND E-BLASTS Continually update web content for the Chamber while working with Reveilleon any technical issues if they arise. Create and maintain special interest pages on the website for various groups. Recommend new strategies to keep web presence fresh and relevant Write, design and send targetedstand-alone e-blast promotions to appropriate audiences through the use of Constant Contact SOCIAL MEDIA Maintain and update Chamber social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube) with status updates, uploading appropriate event photos and video clips, and testimonials. Develop new strategies to keep the Chamber’s efforts relevant, timely, and fresh, to include member video series. PRINT MATERIALS - Create (write, edit, and arrange for printing of) content for current and new publications as needed, including: Bi-monthly Fredericksburg Regional Business magazine Annual Chamber Directory Writes and produces two biannual reports per year showcasing the Chamber’s accomplishments MEDIA & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OUTREACH Develop and maintain relationships to strategically position the Chamber with local media, policy and political decision makers through regular outreach, press releases and briefings. Writing “action alerts,” and understanding required sensitivities when writing other public policy PR releases or articles as they occur Coordinate media relations program, including: writing press releases, media advisories; proactively pitch local media to cover Chamber activities; field reporters’ inquires and information requests Proactively seeks media interviews, article and opinion piece placements and on-air interviews for the organization’s President/CEO and/or Chair of the Board of Directors. GENERAL Pitch in as needed (as the entire staff does) to respond to visitors and phone calls. Attend and work various member-focused events Attend all staff meetings and retreats Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO NECESSARY SKILLS & DEPARTMENT KNOWLEDGE 3-7 Years of Experience preferred 4-year College Degree preferred The ability to be self-directed, but also work collaboratively with other staff members Excellent written and oral communications skills Strong “People” skills Understanding of the business community – to include advocacy and business trends – coupled with the capability to create timely interviews, articles, and marketing opportunities to support the Chamber membership Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required; knowledge of Adobe Suite preferred Creative eye –ability to take clear photos and shoot videos that “tell the story” of FRCC activities Ability to use Constant Contact Ability to quickly understand and use Chamber’s membership database system (ChamberMaster) Ability to maintain and update website Familiarity and hands-on experience with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and various other social media networks Ability to manage multiple deadlines in an organized, consistent manner American Society of Association Executives - 13 days ago - original job Program Coordinator Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce - Saginaw, MI The Program Coordinator will be responsible for communication, volunteer management, event management, meetings and strategic development of the Saginaw Valley Young Professional Network and Sales Leads Roundtable Groups as well as all activities related to event management of, Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Big Strategies for Small Business and Chamber 101. The Program Coordinator will also provide administrative support for all events as needed. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong computer skills and database management Competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel required Experience in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign desired Must provide an outstanding, positive example of customer service, leadership, and professionalism to chamber members, staff, and volunteers Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision Displays sound judgment Highly organized and able to manage multiple organizational meetings and volunteers Ability to strategically support the overall programs, ranging from financial planning to promotion strategies Non-essential/peripheral function – Involvement in civic or philanthropic organizations Job Description Facilitate all aspects of meeting planning from site selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, marketing, onsite staffing and post-event reporting Research and develop new opportunities for continuous improvement with regard to developing programs Generate and track correspondence Work with staff to create and manage budgets for events and event registration Maintain the YPN membership database and daily administrative functions Assist in coordinating the marketing and communications strategies, event materials and signage with Marketing and Communications team for the Chamber Assist other departments with programs, projects, events, etc. or with other related duties Other responsibilities as assigned by the President Requirements Preferred: Minimum three year experience in program and events or related field Preferred: Minimum three year experience in sales Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong organizational, time management and project management skills Self-motivated with results and goal orientation Ability to thrive and think creatively Ability to work well with volunteers and staff at all levels Attention to detail and deadlines Ability to provide excellent customer service, operate as a team player, and provide positive outcomes in conflict resolution Professional attitude and approach to work in a service atmosphere Able to travel independently to and from events Attend early morning, evening and weekend meetings and events Job Type: Full-time Economic Development Real Estate and Research Manager Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce - Bowling Green, KY Under minimal supervision, responsible for assisting managing the real estate and research needs of the Chamber of Commerce and affiliated organizations. Essential Functions and Basic Duties: Responsible for economic development CRM, including updating information, pulling monthly board reports, troubleshooting, etc. Conduct research on a regular basis to ensure marketing materials and web site are current with latest available information. Responsible for maintaining department’s sites and buildings database, ensuring timely and accurate offerings and all recommendations for RFIs. Coordinate with area realtors to provide updated information for sites and buildings database. Maintain contact with all project activity leads coming into the department, record into CRM system and follow up with relevant information and materials. Organize specific data, such as area demographic data for regular updates. Provide research required for proposal preparation. Gain basic proficiency in CAD to allow for simple site layouts. Work with Engineer of Record. 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