Job Openings in #Chamberworld - Week of September 17th - Chief Executive Officer Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - Springfield, VA; Executive Director - Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - Cable, WI $45,000 - $55,000 a year; Events and Programs Manager/Director Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce - Reston, VA; Franklin Chamber of Commerce - Executive Director; Executive Director, Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce - Romeoville, IL - $65,000 a year; Membership Development Manager/ Outside Sales - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - Frankfort, KY; Director of Business Attraction Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL;

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Job Openings in #Chamberworld - Week of September 17th

Chief Executive Officer

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - Springfield, VA 

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes until September 28, 2018 for its chief executive officer position. The Chamber's new CEO will take the helm this winter.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in membership development; program development and implementation; and public policy advocacy.

The Chamber's next CEO will need to build stakeholder relationships, manage the Chamber's finances, have critical thinking skills, be able to communicate effectively and will be self-motivated.

Administrative organization is critical to this position.

In this search the Chamber is looking for someone who is well-versed with the Greater Springfield, Virginia area and ready to connect with Fairfax County staff and local elected officials.

Interested candidates must submit their resume with a cover letter via email by Friday, September 28, 2018.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Springfield, VA (Preferred)

Executive Director - Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - Cable, WI

$45,000 - $55,000 a year

Specific Duties Include:

• Represent the Chamber and act as chief spokesperson for the organization.
• Supervise/manage the Chamber of Commerce office staff
• Hire new office staff as needed
• Develop and administer procedures necessary to fulfill goals or policies established by the Board
• Identify and apply for grants and other sources of outside funding
• Provide feedback and report to the board on Chamber activities and operations
• Maintain accurate management records and supervise financial accounting
• Create the annual budget and adhere to the budget approved by the Board of Directors
• Supervise accounts receivable collection activity
• Serves as a liaison with communities, local municipalities, county and state government
• Actively participate and take leadership roles in local and regional organizations suited to advocacy activities relating to tourism, economic development, business policy, legislation, and regulation which impacts the membership
• Ensures office efficiency and seeks new ways to reduce costs
• Develops and administers all marketing activities
• Creates and disseminates press releases
• Develop and enact plans to expand the membership base and maintains accurate membership records

Desired Qualifications

• Prior chamber, economic development, marketing, and/or public relations experience is preferable but not required
• A history of community service and/or volunteer experiences
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Flexibility in work schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed to attend events/meetings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in an organized and timely manner
• Ability to speak with individuals at all levels within an organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in basic computing skills (Internet, Microsoft Office, Social Media, etc…)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

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)

Franklin Chamber of Commerce - Executive Director

The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Executive Director to guide our organization of 400+ members towards further growth and community engagement.

The Executive Director is responsible for the full range of Chamber activities, including the coordination of the program of work, organizational structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers, maintenance and growth of membership, employment and supervision of staff, and interpretation of policy. Oversight of the budget and financial transactions of the Chamber is expected and knowledge of Quickbooks is preferred. The Executive Director will also lead the strategic development of the Chamber, build partnerships and relationships with and among members, community leaders and officials, and residents. The Executive Director is essentially the “public relations officer” for the organization and the community.

The Board is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, highly organized, self-motivated, professional leader to manage the Franklin Chamber’s affairs into the future. Required qualifications include, excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to work effectively with the public in a professional manner. Applicants will also need strong skills in technology, social media, public speaking and presentation, and event coordination. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and work experience.

For confidential consideration, email your resume with a letter of interest that includes salary requirement and three professional references (with contact information) by September 28, 2018 to our Search Committee at the email listed with this posting.

For more information about the Chamber please visit www.franklincoc.org.

The Franklin Chamber of Commerce does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
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Executive Director, Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce - Romeoville, IL - $65,000 a year

Do you get excited about the idea of growing an organization in a way that has lasting positive effects upon the entire community? Do you enjoy the challenge of building an organization piece by piece, and then working to ensure that it grows and prospers?
If so, then we might want to talk to you.
The Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce has an energetic new board of directors and the support of a Village committed to success. To take the next step in growing this Chamber, we need somebody to put the remaining pieces in place and run this organization. We are looking for an Executive Director that is dedicated to helping businesses prosper and who understands the important role local area businesses play in the community as a whole. In short, we need a leader to direct and achieve the goals of the Chamber.
Yes, we are looking for somebody with previous chamber experience. But the most important characteristics we are looking for are passion, energy, and the determination to improve an organization and lead it into the future.
The selected candidate will also be expected to work with the Chamber Board and staff to provide a diverse range of services to area businesses. Applicants must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan and execute successful events for the business community.
Minimum qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree and/or relevant business experience. Ideal candidates will have two or more years of experience working for a chamber of commerce in a leadership role. Applicants should also have strong interpersonal communication skills, strong computer skills, the ability to work days, evenings and weekends, and a deep-seated motivation to deliver excellent services to the local business community. The selected candidate will also have an outgoing personality and be willing to work collaboratively with the Chamber Board and other Chamber and community volunteers. Working knowledge of QuickBooks and ChamberMaster software is a necessity to succeed in this position.
This is a full time, exempt position (minimum 40 hours/wk). Salary range begins at $65,000/yr with a negotiable benefits package.
If this idea excites you, please apply and tell us why! Whoever takes this job will play a major role in something truly special.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 /year
Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Chamber of Commerce: 1 year (Preferred)

Membership Development Manager/ Outside Sales - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - Frankfort, KY

Influence Kentucky businesses to join the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is a full-time, professional, business to business, solutions-selling position. The successful candidate will effectively sell the benefits of Kentucky Chamber membership to prospects in the Western Kentucky Area. The successful candidate will communicate the Kentucky Chamber's advocacy efforts to prospects, and the positive impact that those efforts have on the prospect's business and businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

Skills

• Documented successful business to business sales experience, meeting/exceeding monthly sales objectives.
• Willingness to engage in effective sales activities (prospecting calls, networking initiatives, sales funnel/pipeline management, appointment setting, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft OS

Company Description

Mission: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce supports a prosperous business climate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through advocacy, information and customer service in order to promote business retention and recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)

Sales environment(s):

• Office or call center
• Sales floor
• Home

Onboarding time:

• Less than 1 month

Director of Business Attraction
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a Director of Business Attraction. The Director of Business Attraction will conduct the day-to-day implementation of an aggressive strategic plan to attract new industrial and commercial development to the Quad Cities region. This individual will be responsible for identifying and interacting with business prospects/key site location decision makers and managing a range of development opportunities.

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

• Implements and manages business attraction line of effort, including but not limited to:
• Identifying and securing prospects’ interest in the Quad Cities region
• Works with business intelligence staff to identify new prospects that would be interested in locating in the QC utilizing lead intelligence software
• Establishing and managing relationships with site location decision makers
• Builds and nurtures on-going relationships with prospects in targeted industries and targeted geographies
• Works with the Chamber’s communications professionals to provide inform the targeted marketing and communications plan
• Attending trade shows and sales trips
• Developing relocation proposals and requests for information
• Organizing site visits
• Providing technical assistance to the client throughout the selection process
• Assists with financial packaging
• Managing business attraction projects individually or with teams
• Finalizing and closing business attraction deals in the Quad Cities region
• Works with Regional Business Development staff to identify potential new suppliers for existing companies to specifically target through business attraction initiatives
• Coordinates with Communications staff and economic development partners to develop targeted campaigns and marketing materials
• Develops a strong working knowledge of sites and building inventory and incentives available to prospective businesses locating in the Illinois and Iowa Quad Cities market
• Maintains up to date records and track progress of prospects in economic development database
• Responsible for managing own line of work within the ChamberMaster database - these duties may include, but are not limited to, event registration, member information updating, invoicing, and member communication
• Participates annually in a minimum of two community events, continuing education activities or other initiatives to build relationships with diverse populations and / or strengthen cultural competency important to fulfilling the mission of the Chamber and Q2030
• Takes initiative to ensure his / her committees, public statements, presentation materials and so on reflect the racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity of the community whenever possible

• 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

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• BA/BS Degree plus 5 experience in economic development or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree or economic development certification
• Knowledge and experience managing sales/business development
• Knowledge of trends, developments, and techniques in the field of economic
• 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

Experience:

• economic development or equivalent combination of education: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

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