Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of September 10th; Chamber President, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce - Charlevoix, MI 49720 $40,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-time, Contract; Vice President, Marketing & Communications Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Nashville, TN 37201; Indiana Chamber of CommerceDepartment: Indiana INTERNnet (the statewide resource for internship opportunities managed by the Indiana Chamber) Position Title: Executive Director; Marketing Internship Arlington Chamber of Commerce Part-time, Temporary, Internship; Executive Assistant Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Heritage Hill area)

Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of September 10th;

Chamber President, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce - Charlevoix, MI 49720, $40,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-time, Contract

The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, which serves over 440 members in northern Michigan, is seeking a Chamber President. The position reports to a 9-member Board of Directors, and works closely with community partners, including the City of Charlevoix, the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program, and the Charlevoix Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by Sunday, September 30, 2018. Several rounds of interviews are anticipated. The position is vacant as of September 7, so the Board is eager to complete the selection process as soon as possible. The search is being facilitated internally, without the use of an outside firm.

The President is primarily responsible for the Chamber’s membership-related programs and strategies. She or he will also implement the Chamber’s strategic goals including business development and collaboration with community partners to promote commerce and enhance the quality of life in the Charlevoix area.

Hours are non-traditional, often including early morning and evening responsibilities. For a full job description and list of primary responsibilities and qualifications, please visit www.charlevoix.organd open the job posting listed there.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $40,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Charlevoix, MI (Preferred)

Vice President, Economic Development - Bowling Green Area Chamber, Bowling Green, KY

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce seeks a self-motivated, energetic, experienced individual to fill the position of Vice President, Economic Development to join our award-winning team.  This position is responsible for regional existing industry programs, contact, retention, relationship building, expansions, surveys, industry associations and groups, etc. Responsible for developing and maintaining critical public relationships that impact industry such as the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, City of Bowling Green Job Development Incentive Program Committee, etc.  Responsible for budgeting and expense monitoring of economic development programs and operations – including those for affiliated entities. Please submit resumés electronically to meredith@bgchamber.com.

Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Nashville Chamber
Nashville, TN 37201

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position is responsible for overseeing the marketing and communications department, including branding, public relations, social media, advertising and collateral materials, web design and content and budget management. This position develops and drives an integrated external and internal marketing and communications strategy that supports the strategic goals and objectives of the Chamber. Additionally, this position serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization, ensuring a proactive public relations and communications strategy.

Leadership and Management Activities:

• Leads the marketing and communications team; supports team member development, including hiring, training, promotion and reviews.
• Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Mentors and develops team members using a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives and establishes priorities.
• Oversees the development, integration and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership.
• Builds an appropriate marketing and communications structure that provides coordination and efficiency of marketing and messaging across all internal departments.
• Develops the marketing and communications annual strategy and budget under supervision of the Chief Growth Officer.
• Manages day-to-day marketing and communications budget and department activities.
• Serves as central project manager and liaison between internal event and program managers and the marketing communications team members, coordinating collateral development activities.

Public Relations Activities:

• Serves as spokesperson for the Chamber and acts as primary entry point for media inquiries.
• Manages Chamber responses to issues affecting the Nashville region.
• Maintains Chamber relationships with local, regional and national media.
• Along with executive office, maintains relationships with the Chamber’s public relations agency (if applicable), including the workflow for projects and public relations efforts.
• Manages all news releases and advisories, including economic development announcements.
• Develops media plans, pitches stories to media, coordinates interviews, creates and maintains media lists, researches media opportunities and builds relationships with key media outlets/contacts.
• Tracks daily news articles that pertain to the Chamber, maintaining an archive of news coverage.
• Coordinates the production of annual Nashville Economic Profile magazine with Journal

Communications.

• Prepares presentations given by Chamber CEO and other key staff members as needed.
• Keeps track of all speaking engagements and schedule as needed.
• Writes background memos, presentations and remarks for Chamber events as needed.
• Gathers content and ensure consistent messaging for digital and print ads.
• Proofs digital and print messaging with an emphasis on consistency of message.

Marketing and Communications Activities:

• Develops and drives an integrated external and internal marketing and communications strategy

that supports the strategic goals and objectives of the Chamber.

• Promotes, enhances, advances and protects the Chamber’s brand reputation.
• Broadens awareness of Chamber programs and priorities; increases the visibility of programs and initiatives across key stakeholder audiences; advances the Chamber’s position with relevant

constituents and drives broader awareness and support for the organization.

• Initiates and conducts communications consultations with project managers for all major Chamber events and marketing activities, securing needed information from project managers and

communicating with marketing and communications team about project specifications.

• Keeps projects flowing through department and manages timelines and budgets for

communications projects.

• Ensures execution of marketing and communication plans through effective leadership of the

marketing and communications department.

• Leverages external advertising, branding, marketing and PR firms in alignment with Chamber

brand values and strategic goals.

• Works with the leadership team to develop critical marketing and branding plans and materials.
• Develops and tracks metrics and criteria for all marketing and communications activities.
• Provides quality control for concepts and projects. Evaluates project outcomes in a marketing and communications debrief as established during a planning phase.
• Reviews and revises marketing and communications policies, protocols, procedures and best

practices for the organization.

Creative Direction Activities:

• Establishes creative direction for the entire line of services and programs, designed to reflect the

Chamber’s persona and generate optimal impact in messaging.

• Leads all visual concept development, branding and user experience, including execution of

integrated advertising and marketing campaigns for both internal and external audiences.

• Develops and directs creative concepts that meet the Chamber’s objectives and advances the

brand strategy in all facets, from event themes to traditional and digital media.

• Oversees development of all Chamber print and digital communications, marketing collateral and

electronic communications including websites and digital media; oversees relationships with
associated vendors.

• Supervises creative design and directs visual images that communicate the organization's

marketing messages relevant to Chamber audiences.

• Supervises all communications projects from concept through completion.
• Audits Chamber marketing and communications materials.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

A. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, either in-house or with an agency.
• Established track record in community development and engagement, social media, marketing,

communications, public relations and media relations.

• Experience in building, mentoring and coaching a team of communications specialists.
• Extensive writing and editing experience with a variety of print and online communications media.
• Familiarity with Associated Press journalistic style.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive communications, media

relations and marketing program to advance an organization's mission and goals.

• Experience with both traditional marketing techniques as well as cutting edge tools.
• Proficiency with digital technologies and social media tools and an understanding of how to

incorporate them into the Chamber’s communications strategies.

• Experience in media/public relations, strategic planning, communications consulting, speech

writing, and PR agency management.

• Experience in crisis management and communication.

B. SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict

resolution.

• Strong writing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Exemplary customer-service skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and respond quickly to

changing workplace needs.

• Must be an effective public speaker (media, internal audiences, external audiences, etc.).
• Strong relationship-building skills and organizational skills required.
• Must be committed to working as part of a team and establishing strong internal and external

relationships.

• Experience with the Macintosh platform, Adobe Creative Suite Web & Design, CSS, HTML, Java, photography and video editing are preferred.

C. ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and

output; creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be used.

• Ability to effectively interface with senior leadership, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s

Board of Directors, staff and target audiences; excellent and persuasive communicator.

• Collaborative approach and appreciation/enjoyment working as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail and project and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage often outsourced marketing activities such as public relations,

website and graphic design.

• Passion for Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission.

SUPERVISION: Check the most appropriate percentage of time devoted to supervisory duties and ensure supervisory responsibilities are appropriately described as an essential function if applicable:

• 80% or more

X 50% to 80%

• Less than 50%
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Decision Making: 
As the leader of the Chamber’s marketing and communications efforts, this position has autonomy in decision-making within this area including, but not limited to, budget decisions, personnel decisions and strategic direction of the marketing and communications function. Strong judgment and discernment is required, particularly around politically sensitive issues and determining who should be involved in particular decisions.

Fiscal Responsibility: 
Responsible for developing and managing the marketing and communications budget.

Project Management: 
Serves as central project manager and liaison between internal event and program managers and the marketing and communications team. Initiates and conducts communications consultations with project managers for all major Chamber events and marketing activities. Keeps projects flowing through department and manages timelines and budgets for communications projects. Evaluates project outcomes in a marketing and communications debrief.

• Occasionally assigned as needed, less than 25% of the time is devoted to project work currently
• Less than 25%
• 25% to 50%

X More than 50%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: Describe the physical demands and normal or usual conditions under which the job is performed.

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently walking, standing, bending and carrying
• Requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations
• Some repetitive motion is involved
• Requires manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• similar role: 10 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Nashville, TN (Preferred)

Indiana Chamber of CommerceDepartment: Indiana INTERNnet (the statewide resource for internship opportunities managed by the Indiana Chamber) Position Title: Executive Director

Reports To: VP, Engagement and Innovation Policy
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Non-Exempt (OT Eligible)
Summary:
The Executive Director of Indiana INTERNnet is responsible for overseeing all operations and business
development for the organization. This includes working with employers, students and the education
community to be the catalyst for the creation, expansion and improvement of experiential learning programs
throughout the state of Indiana.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (% of estimated time/frequency)
 Grow sustainable funding efforts to enhance the entire program including seeking grants, securing
corporate funding and developing new revenue models. Includes producing proposals and reports to
funders (50%)
 Direct and oversee the operations of Indiana INTERNnet program and staff (50%)
o Successful implementation of the next generation of Indiana INTERNnet to maintain the
organization’s strong position as the leader in internship innovation
o Oversee staff and others to maintain a program that educates, motivates and mobilizes
business members, the education community and other community organizations to expand
experiential learning options
o Recruit employers to offer internships through the program and maintain relationships with
current/past employers who have participated with the program
o Provide “visible leadership” for program, including being available for media interviews,
leading presentations about the program throughout the state, etc.
o Provide periodic reports to the Indiana INTERNnet Board of Directors and actively interact
with board members
o Oversee organizational budgets, marketing efforts, program development, communications
and the web site database system
o Build and maintain relationships with education institutions throughout the state.
Nonessential Duties/Responsibilities:
This position is an employee of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and will report to both the Indiana
Chamber of Commerce’s VP, Engagement and Innovation Policy, as well as the Indiana INTERNnet Board of
Directors.
Job Requirements:
 Undergraduate degree, preferably in business administration, marketing, non-profit management or a
closely related field. Post graduate degree preferred
 Experience in grant writing and fundraising
 Minimum of three to five years’ work experience
 Preferred experience in working with and staffing a non-profit board of directors
 Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
 Ability to interpret and communicate information to a variety of community constituencies is required
 Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
 Familiarity with Indiana’s workforce development initiatives and organizations, higher education
community and industry clusters
 High proficiency in computer literacy and web use is required
 Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license is required
Direct Reports:
Incumbent has direct reports and therefore has supervisory responsibilities.
Personal Work Relationships:
Candidate should have the ability to work well with others and within a team, both externally and internally.
Position requires candidate to work with all other aspects of the Indiana Chamber.
Physical Effort:
Office environment, standing, sitting, walking, lifting between 10-25 lbs., speaking, hearing and manual
dexterity.

Marketing Internship
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Overview: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team this fall. This position will report to the Communications Manager to assist in planning and executing tasks to meet overall marketing and communications goals. The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic writing assignments, learn and use a variety of software programs, prioritize and meet deadlines, interact professionally, and use good judgment along with discretion. Students may receive course credit. The Chamber office is located just a short walk from the Courthouse metro station (orange & silver lines) at 2009 14th Street N, Arlington, VA 22201.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing the Chamber’s official website, including editing existing content, creating new content, building new webpages, reviewing webpages, and making other needed updates as instructed
• Draft social media posts for official Chamber accounts and the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) accounts
• Help create and send weekly e-newsletters to the membership, along with all specialty e-newsletters and email blasts
• Assist with designing Chamber marketing materials, including logos, banners, flyers, and print Arlingtonian newsletter
• Help manage the Chamber blog
• Assist with editing articles submitted by members and other contributors
• Assist with tracking advertising sales, including print and web advertising
• Take and edit photos
• Provide administrative support, such as organizing files and folders, maintaining archives, and sorting photographs
• Other tasks assigned by the Communications Manager, as needed

Qualifications:

• Ability to work 8-20 hours weekly
• Detail-oriented
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Highly self-motivated problem-solver
• Ability to work quickly and independently
• Excellent writing skills and research skills are essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign required
• Graphic design and other multimedia skills strongly preferred
• Previous experience with social media

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Executive Assistant

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Heritage Hill area)

The Grand Rapids Chamber is an award winning regional organization that believes in a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Organized in 1887, the Chamber convenes and leads a collection of business and community stakeholders to provide services targeted to increase growth and opportunity. It has a membership of nearly 2,400 businesses, 25 professional staff, and a $3.4 million budget. The Chamber is proud of its innovative programs that support talent development, advocacy/public policy, and business services.

In principle and practice, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce believes in the value and power of diversity and inclusion. In efforts to better serve and represent our members and to reflect the community, the Chamber is committed to actively seeking a diverse workforce.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team. Our Executive Assistant will perform a variety of complex and confidential administrative duties for the President/CEO, Chamber Board of Directors and Committees of the Board, as well as the West Michigan Policy Forum Board of Directors, Finance/Governance Committee and Executive Committee. If you are outgoing and enjoy multi-tasking and working with several high-level leaders in the community, this is a great opportunity for you!

Here’s more about what you’d be doing at the Grand Rapids Chamber:

• Maintain President's calendar. Sets and maintain yearly meeting schedule for the President with community leaders.
• Provide administrative support to: West Michigan Policy Forum Board of Directors, Finance/Governance Committee, Executive Committee, Conference Planning Committee by managing meeting calendar, meeting notices, agendas, minutes, meeting preparation, food and facilities arrangements, equipment, materials and budget management.
• Assist Director of Accounting with finance projects including light accounting work.
• Adhere to President's budget for travel, training, sponsorships, Board activities etc. Complete monthly expense reports.
• Maintain two-year calendar for the West Michigan Policy Forum Board and Board Committees, along with mailing and distribution lists while providing support in coordinating logistics for registration.
• Maintain all electronic files that contain yearly Chamber information for the Chamber Board and its committees and the WMPF Board and its committees.
• Provide administrative support across Chamber departments on a project basis.
• Actively demonstrate commitment to the Chamber’s vision, mission, and organizational goals.

Here’s who we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience supporting CEO or other senior management level executives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel.
• Database experience preferred.
• Meeting and event planning experience a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Someone who comes to work with a smile and keeps a positive attitude amidst adversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of Chamber services, activities, policies, and procedures to deliver outstanding customer support both internally and externally.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary.
• Health, Dental, Life and 401 (k) with 5% match.
• A collaborative environment and ability to work with other departments.
• Opportunity for growth into other key departments.
• A brand-new work space just opened in March 2018!
• Being a part of a thriving organization that’s heavily focused on its members to become the strongest chamber in the country.
• The ability to put your stamp on things. Our team is small, so you’ll have a voice to share your recommendations that will help advance our mission.
• Challenge – each day is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community.