Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of August 27th - President & CEO - Chamber of Commerce Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce - Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 - Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 DOE; President and CEO The Partnership - Starkville, MS Full-time, Contract; Events and Programs Manager/Director Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce - Reston, VA; Business Intelligence Manager Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL - $60,000 - $70,000 a year; Membership Director - Northbrook Chamber of Commerce - Northbrook, IL 60062 - $50,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-time, Commission; Small Business Counselor - CLOSING 08/28/18 Oakland County Michigan Waterford, MI $53,948 - $70,388 a year; Chamber Operations Administrator Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce - Barrington, IL 60010 - Part-time;

President & CEO - Chamber of Commerce
Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce - Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 - Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 DOE

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Professional Development, Paid Holidays, Professional Association Membership, Opportunity for Performance Bonus

Chamber Membership: 300+

Chamber and Tourism Improvement Budget: $850,000

Total Staff: 3 full-time; 1 part-time

Population of Area Served: 34,000

Organization’s Focus: The PHCC is a champion for business, a convener of community leaders and a catalyst for a broad range of public policies to ensure Pleasant Hill remains one of the top cities in the Bay Area to live, work and raise a family. The Chamber also manages the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District which strives to market and sell the City of Pleasant Hill as a visitor destination.

Responsibilities: The President/CEO is the chief executive and administrative officer of the organization. He/she is responsible to the Board of Directors for all chamber activities consistent with the mission, vision, goals and policies of the organization. Including coordination of strategic planning, organizational structure and procedures, committee and board development and recruitment; budgeting and ongoing financial oversight, membership development; employment, training and supervision of staff and interpretation of policy. He/she is the spokesperson for the membership and business community and must have the ability to influence and interact with key City, County and State government officials, as well as, business and community leaders.

Core competencies, characteristics and qualities needed:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; highly developed writing and speaking skills,
• Experience and demonstrated success working with volunteer boards/commissions and multiple stakeholder groups,
• Demonstrated Chamber knowledge and proven leadership skills,
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker, politically savvy,
• Experience working in the tourism/visitor/hospitality industry

Education: A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred

Experience: Organization management professional; Chamber and/or Association industry preferred.

WACE Academy Graduate: Preferred

U.S. Chamber Institute Graduate: Preferred

Deadline: August 10, 2018

Contact: Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Attn: Search Committee

C/O 91 Gregory Lane, Suite 11

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Chamber and/or Association industry: 5 years (Preferred)
• Organization management professional: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

President and CEO
The Partnership - Starkville, MS
Full-time, Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

JOB SUMMARY: The general responsibility of the President & CEO is set forth in Article VII of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership (GSDP) Bylaws and is reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors (BOD). The CEO will be effective in carrying out the mission and goals of the GSDP while prioritizing and focusing on important issues and leading others to achieve common objectives.

The BOD shall select and employ a competent and qualified President who shall be its Chief Executive Officer of the GSDP. The CEO shall be responsible for and oversee all operations of the GSDP and report to the BOD and Executive Committee as appropriate. The CEO shall be given the necessary authority to adequately perform all of the duties and responsibilities of his/her position, and be held responsible for the administration of the GSDP in all its activities. The CEO shall act as the duly authorized representative of the BOD and shall be accountable to the Board in all matters concerning the operation of the GSDP in which the BOD has not formally designated some other person for that specific purpose. The CEO’s performance shall be reviewed annually in accordance with a mechanism designated by the Board. The BOD shall, through the CEO, provide for the following:

JOB DUTIES:

The authority and duties of the CEO shall be to administer the affairs of the GSDP as directed by the BOD and shall include the following:

ther designated frequency of meetings held by Executive Committee, Committe entslly related theretong of econoiTo enforce and implement all policies, bylaws and rules established by the BOD.

To attend all meetings of the BOD and Executive Committee and to advise the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on all matters of GSDP administration and planning. To timely inform the BOD of the potential impact of current relative topics and options being discussed.

To provide strategic planning and management of administration and staff functions to OCEDA, including supervision of any contract employees.

To oversee the administrative functions in support of the LINK (when requested) for the development, expansion and marketing of economic community enterprises within Oktibbeha County and for the performance of all other services reasonably related thereto.

To assist, when called upon, in creating a strategic economic development strategy by joint involvement and interaction with the GSDP Board of Directors, mayors of municipalities, Board of Supervisors of Oktibbeha County and Mississippi State University designated representatives with the end result for enhancing industrial and retail recruitment and community quality of life improvements. To lead others to achieve common objectives for community economic development.

To assist the City of Starkville with retail development.

To provide strategic planning and management of administrative and staff functions for the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce, including supervision of the Director of Membership Development.

To provide strategic planning and management of administrative and staff functions for the Visitors and Convention Council (VCC), including supervision of the Director of Tourism Development.

To provide strategic planning and management of administrative and staff functions for the Starkville Main Street Association, including supervision of the Starkville Main Street Manager.

To anticipate and analyze problems and recommend appropriate actions for resolution.

To coordinate and attend, whenever possible, all meetings of Committee of 100 and other GSDP appointed committees, task forces and activities.

To attend, whenever possible, monthly scheduled Community Roundtable Meetings.

To submit monthly to the BOD reports showing the service and financial activities of the GSDP and to submit such special reports as required by the BOD for routine meetings held by Executive Committee, Committee of 100, other BOD designated committees and the general activities of the Visitors and Convention Council (VCC), Starkville Main Street Association and the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce.

To prepare and timely submit a detailed annual budget.

To select, employ, supervise, control, evaluate and discharge all employees and fix salaries and rates of pay within limits as established by the BOD by budget, except regarding the CEO or other personnel with whom the BOD may have written employment or other contractual arrangements. All hires and discharges must be approved by the Executive Committee prior to an offer being extended.

To assure the development and implementation of a management plan for delegating authority which assigns specific responsibilities to designated positions within the organizational structure.

To ensure that all physical properties (including loose or movable equipment) are kept in good state of repair and operating condition.

To control expenses and, when feasible, reduce costs while assuring that operational expenses and all purchases of services, supplies, printing, and equipment comply with approved budget limitations or by exceptions as approved by BOD.

To attend seminars, meetings and conventions at the expense of the GSDP as budgeted for the purpose of keeping informed as to new or significant developments related to purpose of GSDP.

To act as the official spokesman for the media as designated by the BOD in regard to official actions of the BOD while being public relations minded for enhancing GSDP’s public profile.

To make GSDP services available to meet Membership needs when reasonable and practical.

To work effectively with or assist in the best matter possible local non-profit organizations, foundations, City, County or other funding (public or private) organizations for community beneficial activities that promote Starkville in the best way possible.

To develop Fact Sheets on approved topics for educating the public or other designated target groups and individuals in an unbiased manner that are without expression of opinion.

To develop Fact Sheets with defined talking points that may be supportive or non-supportive of public policy or matters that have been approved by the BOD relating to pending community issues.

To plan and conduct a comprehensive campaign for the GSDP. Work closely with the Board of Directors and the Campaign Chairs to carry out a broad-based fund-raising plan targeting individuals, small businesses, corporations and industries to support the initiative.

To cooperate with the BOD and Executive Committee in its annual evaluation of the CEO’s performance.

To perform any other duty that may be reasonably necessary in the operation of the GSDP, except such matters as are expressly reserved to the BOD or Executive Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS: The CEO needs to be a leader that possesses a passion for the economic development for Starkville and Oktibbeha County and for community-wide quality of life improvements. The CEO needs skills necessary to work with city, county, fellow employees, industrial and retail clients, developers, local university and junior college, public and private schools and other public / private entities to promote the best possible team approach for fostering prosperity for all concerned. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field for business and economic development is preferred and at least five (5) years of actual experience is desired. Preference will be given to individuals with a proven track record in fund raising and marketing endeavors.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Workers Supervised: Director of Membership Development

Special Events Project Coordinator

Director of Tourism Development

Administrative Assistants – 1

Accountant (contract)

Supervised By: BOD via the Executive Committee

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Community Development: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Events and Programs Manager/Director
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce - Reston, VA

Events and Programs Manager/Director

Job duties: The Events and Programs Manager/Director is responsible for the management and coordination of all Chamber meetings and events. The Events and Programs Manager/Director is primarily responsible for professional execution and management of logistics as well as securing sponsorships and investor fulfillment for prominent Chamber events.

Primary Responsibilities:

Managing Events

Responsible for professional execution and management of logistics for Monthly Network Nights, Ethics Day, Holiday Celebration, Bi-Monthly Business Education Series Workshops, Quarterly Resourceful Women of Reston events, Annual B2G Expo, Annual Meeting & ACE Awards Luncheon, Young Professional Education, Legislative and Government Contracting Events throughout the year.

For all events, this includes but is not limited to:

Program – program development, speaker and session management including script preparation

Marketing – oversee design and distribution of marketing materials, create marketing plans for Communications to execute, build events online in CRM

Production – site selection, negotiating and executing contracts for all vendors and venues, oversee attendee registration payments and tracking, name badge printing, hire and manage catering and audio visual, create and track attendee surveys and analysis

Sponsorship - Work with President and CEO to develop sponsorship opportunities and levels for all Chamber events and meetings and is responsible for benefit fulfillment including the purchase and delivery of all sponsored items for designated events.

Reporting - Develop and manage reports on registration, sponsorships; budgets, etc. for weekly staff meetings and monthly Board meetings.

Budget & Timeline - Prepare annual budget for all events, track revenue and expenses, prepare master timeline and calendar

Staff Liaison - Prepare agendas, meeting notes and staff 3 committees (Resourceful Women, Business Education and Government Contracting) as well as fully execute any planned activities.

Assist President and CEO to meet objectives of the Chamber’s strategic plan and implementation of the sponsorship plan

Participate in the planning and establishment of goals and objectives to meet budget requirements in the areas of annual sponsorships, board commitments and all Chamber events. Responsible for managing all annual sponsorships and Board commitments with members to ensure each party receives the best value for their investment.

Aiding in the coordination of other community events, including, but not limited to:

Best of Reston, Taste of Reston, and Flavors of Fall

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating special events, promotions and marketing programs

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Extremely organized, efficient, detail-oriented and successful at meeting deadlines

Proven ability to juggle multiple projects/events at one time

Passion for events, community-building, promotions and out-of-the box thinking

Familiarity with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Databases)

Internet proficiency

Start Date: Immediately

To apply, please email your resume and salary expectations to:

Mark S. Ingrao, CCP, CAE

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• event: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License:

• Professional Meeting Planner Designation (Preferred)

Business Intelligence Manager
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL - $60,000 - $70,000 a year

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a Business Intelligence Manager. The Business Intelligence Manager will identify and translate market opportunities into actionable recommendations to achieve individual, team and Chamber economic development goals. This individual supports the economic development team in finding new ways to attract companies, maximize value of existing companies, and retain the most profitable ones. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and using complex business intelligence systems to analyze and visualize data and produce and track key performance indicators that are aligned to the overall Quad Cities economic development business attraction strategy.

Essential Functions to be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Conduct regular competitive research; includes researching best practices and conducting gap analyses of products & services
• Conduct company research to help economic development team optimize website, marketing touch points, and sales approach
• Assist in lead generation by providing qualified company targets to the Business Development/Business Attraction using digital, artificial intelligence (i.e.: Gazelle)
• Present insights to team and other stakeholders and assist in decisions and planning based on analyses
• Respond to research inquiries from business prospects, members, and the public
• Assist in updating regional profiles, marketing materials, and the Economic Development website by providing regional data
• Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of data for a variety of business-related surveys and build and maintain internal information
• Create, update, and maintain internal research and reports related to targeted industries, economics, business & government by analyzing trends, changes, drivers,
• Create and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual metric reports
• Construct economic impact modeling analyses
• Help advise BIG training system
• Manage Supply Chain Mapping tool, Regional Capabilities Catalog and LOIS site
• Performs other related duties as required
• Work toward continuous quality improvement
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in analytics, business intelligence, market research, lead generation or related field, and 5+ years of professional
• Good understanding of web analytics
• Past experience conducting research along with the ability to analyze data and describe findings & make recommendations
• Basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing
• Knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Expert level social media manager Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

We offer: Competitive Salary plus a very attractive benefits package, including matching 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, 2 health plan choices, Dental, Vision, FSA, optional HSA, Life and Disability Insurance, EAP, Wellness Benefits and Supplemental AFLAC insurance offerings.

No calls/walk-ins please

EOE – Minorities encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year

Experience:

• work experience in analytics, business intelligence, market: 3 years (Required)

Membership Director - Northbrook Chamber of Commerce - Northbrook, IL 60062 - $50,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-time, Commission

Membership Director Position

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new team member to lead membership recruitment and retention efforts. The Membership Director is responsible for growing the membership base by developing qualified business leads and securing participation through the skillful presentation of member benefits. The position is also responsible for monitoring current member satisfaction and for assisting with new program and benefit development. The ideal candidate will have a college degree and a minimum of two year of sales/development experience. Excellent computer, written and verbal communications skills are necessary. The ability to work well on a team and in a fast-paced work environment is a must. Experience in a non-profit or membership-based organization is preferred.

Areas of Responsibility**

Membership Development & Retention

• Actively solicit new memberships through a variety of methods including networking, member referrals, and cold calls.
• Develop specific strategies to attract targeted industry sectors, refining them as needed.
• Maintain regular contact with members about their satisfaction with the Chamber, our products and services, and seek ways to improve.
• Attend monthly programs to ensure active participation by new and existing members, and to familiarize prospective members with Chamber functions and benefits.
• Attend Chamber Board and committee meetings as necessary to provide information and leadership, as well as receive important input.
• Cross-sell members other Chamber services, such as event sponsorships, newsletter inserts, and website advertising.
• Provide input to the President and Board on new services or benefits identified as important through member input.
• Manage the Chamber’s Ambassador program to support membership recruitment and retention.

Support Services

• Schedule and coordinate Business After Hours, First Friday, new member orientation and other programs deem appropriate to serve the membership.
• Identify and maintain a database of key information on prospective members.
• Oversee tracking of late renewals (30-60 days) and ensure appropriate contact for getting input and securing payment. Report members to be dropped to the Board at its monthly meetings.
• Ensure new members are completely and correctly entered into the Chamber database and appear on the Chamber’s web site.
• Manage advertising sales for the Chamber’s website
• Coordinate newsletter insert advertising.

Qualifications:

• College degree
• Demonstrated success in sales prospecting and closure
• Experience in a non-profit or membership-based organization preferred.
• Ability to work well on a team and in a face-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office and social media tools.

Compensation:

• Base Salary plus commission
• Eligible for health insurance benefit, simple IRA retirement plan

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year

Experience:

• sales/business development: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Small Business Counselor - CLOSING 08/28/18
Oakland County Michigan Waterford, MI
$53,948 - $70,388 a year

Announcement Information

All applications must clearly indicate how the Minimum Qualifications, if applicable, are met. Provide as much detail as possible under employment history along with the hours worked per week at each job.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present or possible future vacancies in this classification. For each vacancy, a Department Director/Division Manager has the choice of the applicants in the top group. This list will remain in effect for six months, unless exhausted, superseded by a new eligible list or extended for another six months by the Human Resources Committee.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TEST
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's responses on the official employment application form that includes supplemental questions regarding the applicant's training and experience. Your responses will be scored and there are no test retakes. You will be notified of your results by email.

The exam content as described above may be modified depending upon the number of applicants or other factors that influence the practicality or usefulness of this selection process. Where minor differences in actual test scores do not reflect meaningful differences in ability, those scores will be statistically grouped resulting in a tie among those applicants.

CLOSING WITHOUT A DATE
This is a continuous examination, and applications will be accepted until such time as there are sufficient applicants to meet the County's current recruitment needs. As such, interested persons should make application promptly. Applicants will be tested in groups as they apply. Successful applicants, regardless of their testing date, will be ranked on the eligible list based on their final examination scores. The original rank of persons on the eligible list may change as later applicants are tested and added to the list. Notice of the last date to apply for this examination will be posted in the Human Resources Department and on this posting one week prior to the application deadline. Applications will not be accepted after the posted closing date.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript under the attachment section. This section is used for transcripts only. Do not upload any other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. NOTE: If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required. 

Job Summary

Under direction, provides consultative services (management, financial, marketing, business plan and strategy) to entrepreneurs and small businesses or Oakland County residents interested in starting a business. Coordinates business assistance activities and provides leadership and support through outreach to other small business assistance providers such as; Oakland University Incubator (OU INC), Service Core Of Retired Executives (SCORE), Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) within the Oakland County Entrepreneurial ecosystem. Works independently and in partnership with other Departmental staff and/or chambers of commerce and other local groups in developing and promoting seminars, programs and services designed to assist start-up and growth-stage companies. Develops and maintains a network of professional contacts such as bankers, loan officers, attorneys, CPAs , venture capitalists, and consultants who have experience and interest in assisting start-up and growth-stage enterprises. May be required to visit business sites to provide business counseling services. Develops, gathers, prepares and updates small business assistance center reference materials. Uses computer technology to support the small business assistance center reference material. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

All applications must clearly indicate how the Minimum Qualifications, if applicable, are met. Provide as much detail as possible under employment history along with the hours worked per week at each job.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript under the attachment section. This section is used for transcripts only. Do not upload any other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. NOTE: If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required.

At the time of application, applicants must:

1. Possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting, or a closely related field; AND

2. Have at least three (3) years of full-time professional work experience in business management or consulting including experience in developing marketing strategies, and business and finance planning involving the analysis of operating statements or a closely related area.

3. Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.

4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.

5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Special Requirements

Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's license.

Chamber Operations Administrator
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce - Barrington, IL 60010 - Part-time

Interested in working in a busy office, attending great events and meeting hundreds of local business owners? We have an opening for a Chamber Operations Administrator. Person should have excellent bookkeeping skills and Quickbooks experience; as well as strong computer, excel, and marketing skills. Position handles billing, invoicing, collections, event registrations and payments, preparing financial reports, working with members. Other tasks include helping with marketing materials and member communications. This is a part-time position, approximately 30 hours per week. Must be organized and efficient; able to handle many projects.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Quickbooks: 3 years (Preferred)

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Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, contact Town Square Chamber Proposal