Job Opening in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of April 15th - Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Executive Director - South Suburban Chamber of Commerce - Oak Creek, WI $35,000 - $45,000 a year; Chamber Manager - Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance - Kokomo, IN; Director of Advocacy and Public Policy - Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce - Bloomington, IN $39,000 - $50,000 a year; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Office Manager - Effingham, IL - $30,000 - $35,000 a year; Project Manager - South Western Kentucky - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center - Owensboro, KY;

Job Opening in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of April 15th


Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

POSITION SPECIFICATION

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership organization whose primary role is to unite businesses, professional individuals, and firms throughout the region, thus creating a central agency that lends itself to improving business and building a better community. Serving as “The Voice of Business” since 2011, the Chamber represents over 400 members ranging from entrepreneurs and small business owners to Fortune 500 companies.

The Chamber leads public policy and business growth initiatives, and creates meaningful events and programs to inform, engage and connect members to each other and the community.

Member Value: The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce strives to provide value to its members. In an organization of over 400 members, value comes in a variety of forms, from networking and educational opportunities, to business advocacy.

Business Growth Initiatives: The Chamber is a strategic partner with the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Together the three organizations develop programs and provide resources to area businesses that aid in recruitment and retention efforts throughout Kankakee County.

Events & Programs: The Kankakee County Chamber facilitates over 70 events and programs each year. From signature events like the Annual Awards Dinner, TasteFest, and Golf Outing, to more intimate events like Women in Networking, Black Business Council, lunch and learns, to help meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce employs 2 full time people and is governed by a volunteer board comprised of approximately 22 members. Additional information can be found at kankakeecountychamber.com

Position Summary

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director provides the organization with its general strategic and operational leadership, along with the support and direction of the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will articulate and advance the Chamber’s value proposition and strategic goals. The Executive Director is the organization’s primary spokesperson and is responsible for building relationships and collaborating with the business and public and private sectors.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Chairman of the Board Executive Committees
Direct reports: TBD
Other key relationships: Chamber members
Business community-at-large
Elected officials at City, County, State and Federal levels Media
Other related business organizations

Major Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the Chamber in an effective and efficient manner. Working with the Board and key stakeholders, he/she will:
Further engage the Board of Directors and Chamber member companies and their employees, creating an agenda and programming that provides value to its membership.
Act as the key spokesperson, developing relationships and building credibility with members and prospective members, as well as other major constituency groups.
Grow membership.
Create and manage a fiscally sound and transparent operating structure.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideal Experience
The successful background should include most, if not all, of the following:
Minimum of 3 years of management (operations) and leadership experience in an organization of similar size and scope.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Demonstrated success communicating and promoting an organization’s message and/or agenda.
Experience working with volunteer leaders. Experience serving on or with not-for-profit boards is a plus.
Sufficient community stature to represent the Chamber on and before panels and key business and civic boards.
Sales Experience
Critical Competencies for Success

Leadership: The new Executive Director will be an innovative and collaborative individual who will advance a broad, pro-business agenda aimed at growing the local and regional economy.
Technology Skills: In a small office environment it is important that the Executive Director know how to navigate an IT system, database, and graphic design applications. Marketing and communications in today’s competitive market requires tech savviness and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director needs to be highly skilled in this area.
Public Awareness and Advocacy: The Executive Director must work to build coalitions; educate and engage business leaders, their companies and their employees; and create widespread awareness of policies and legislation that impact business, jobs and the economy as needed.

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Executive Director - South Suburban Chamber of Commerce - Oak Creek, WI
$35,000 - $45,000 a year

Position Description: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Summary/Objective

This role accepts and advances four primary areas:

Membership Growth and Retention * Develop and Manage Annual Budget

Event planning and Sponsorship Sales * Community and Economic Development

Essential Functions

Directs and coordinates ongoing and anticipated activities of the Chamber. Comfortable as an official spokesperson for the organization, including but not limited to issue publicstatements and personal appearances on behalf of the Chamber. Communicates effectively with Chamber board members; interprets policies to staff, membership andgeneral public. Comprehends and advances grant writing and fundraising efforts in the coordination and operation ofspecial initiatives and/or events. Responsible for adding new and retaining existing Chamber members. Positively represents the South Suburban Chamber, in regular attendance of local and state organizationalmeetings. Fully engage and demonstrate proficiencies daily in a variety of social media applications. Advance andadministrate marketing activities and press releases. Manage records. Processing any and all such records legally required of a non-profit organizationconducting business in this county, state or nation. Performs work in accordance with established polices and with intent to achieve goals, objectives andstandards.

Competencies:

Initiative: Making active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than

accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Planning and Organizing: Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish

specific goal; planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.

Innovation: generating creative solutions to work situations; trying different and novel ways to

deal with problems and opportunities in the nonprofit environment.

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Education and Experience

• Experience in non-profit organization and/or development.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of public policy and political issues on behalf of the business community desired.

Expected Hours of Work

Core hours reflect 9 a.m to 3 p.m. but must be flexible to incorporate attendance at morning, evening, and weekend Chamber events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise one part-time employee, driving the direction, management, and success in outcomes from this role. The Executive Director will demonstrate leadership in maximizing performance and maintaining employee morale.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year

Experience:

• non-profit: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Oak Creek, WI (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

More information: South Suburban Chamber



Chamber Manager - Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance - Kokomo, IN

Description: Manager, Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce The position reports directly to the President/CEO of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Location: Kokomo, IN

Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in economic development, urban planning, public or business administration, or closely related field; and experience in program implementation, marketing, and public outreach.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a not-for-profit membership organization
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs
• Understanding of modern principles and practices of program development and administration
• Knowledge of research methods and sources of information regarding economic development
• Ability to organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and to formulate relevant recommendations based on such research
• Ability to direct, supervise, and coordinate several major projects concurrently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Self-motivated work ethic
• The ability to work both individually and as a part of a team
• An interdisciplinary approach working with multiple organizations, companies, directors and managers to create ownership of projects and shared successes
• Solid judgment with high standards of accuracy, responsiveness, integrity, and discretion.

Areas of Responsibility: Duties to include, but not exclusive to the following:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
• Responsible for membership growth and retention of current members
• Develops and manages member benefits and services
• Serves as an advocate for area businesses
• Supports initiatives focused on economic development and placemaking
• Supports the delivery of the mission and vision of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance:

• Our vision: The Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance seeks to foster economic prosperity for Kokomo and Howard County through new investment, population growth, and the continued success of our area’s current businesses and residents.
• Our mission: The Greater Kokomo Economic Development aligns, links, and leverages resources to build community prosperity.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as staff liaison to the Chamber Council
• Serve as the Alliance representative on related local committees and other community task forces
• Act as a liaison to the community and Alliance supporters
• Other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO

Expectations:

• Howard County residence within six months of job acceptance
• Availability to attend meetings outside of normal 8-5 office hours
• Work in a team environment in carrying out the mission of the Alliance
• Have an understanding and respect for the confidentiality of certain information

Deadline to submit a resume is April 15.

Job Type: Full-time

Director of Advocacy and Public Policy - Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce - Bloomington, IN
$39,000 - $50,000 a year

The Director of Advocacy and Public Policy position requires the ability to communicate well, excel in volunteer coordination, understand and articulate advocacy issues, handle details and to perform well in a multi-tasking environment. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are needed on a daily basis.

Strong written and oral communication skills along with an ability to work independently in a busy environment are paramount. An ability to prioritize and to recognize when priorities need to be shifted to accommodate emerging issues or projects is a necessity.

Professional appearance and demeanor is required. The Director of Advocacy and Public Policy is expected to demonstrate courtesy and diplomacy and proper etiquette in all dealings. The ability to work cooperatively with Chamber members, the public, elected officials and fellow staff members is essential.

Duties and required record keeping shall require extensive computer knowledge and office skills, including proficiency in the use of our membership database, Outlook email, MS Word, and the ability to generate reports from our membership database and in Excel.

The individual shall provide his/her own transportation. Accurate and timely record keeping and good organization skills are required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

President & C.E.O. The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

POSITION TYPE

Full Time (40 hours/week).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the organization, structure and communication for the advocacy division
• Managing the Government Relations Manager – County
• Managing advocacy intern(s)as needed
• Representing the Chamber, as necessary, during local and state-wide issue or advocacy related meetings
• Working directly with the chair of the Legislative Council, Chamber Advocacy Council, and other public policy committees to prepare agendas, assist with leading and ensuring staff and volunteers are prepared for the meetings
• Staying abreast of the Indiana General Assembly and associated bills and oversee appropriate legislative updates to members
• Maintain relationship with and communicate with legislators as needed
• Tracking our legislative activities for tax purposes and report to VP of Operations
• Researching advocacy issues at the local level and working with the other staff to ensure issues are handled, via committees, formation of task forces and or proper information supplied to committees in order to make position recommendations
• Handling all advocacy communication activities such as advocacy updates for Advocacy Matters, BizNet, Board Division Chair and Monthly Staff President’s Reports
• Creating position statements for the board’s consideration (per recommendations from councils/committees/task forces) along with executing the communication strategy on each position. This may include creating calls to actions, sample letters, letters for signature, and op-ed pieces
• Handling or overseeing all advocacy related content on the website by ensuring it is current and reflective of our recent calls to action, position statements, etc.
• Organizing programming and assist in planning all elements of advocacy events such as Legislative Preview,Elect Connect, Federal Focus and other advocacy events/initiatives
• Developing and executing additional advocacy events as appropriate such as a Legislative Drive-In and D.C. Fly In
• Chairing the weekly advocacy team meetings
• Responding to member and staff advocacy requests
• Ensure all active and in-active council, committee and task force members have been communicated with during the year
• Ensure all committee member information is updated on the website and in WebLink
• Provide oversight for advocacy related committees/task forces when active

COMMITTEE SUPPORT:

Legislative Council, Chamber Advocacy Council, and others, as assigned by the President & CEO or otherwise deemed appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,000.00 to $50,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Public Relations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Office Manager - Effingham, IL - $30,000 - $35,000 a year

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, a dynamic, fast-paced, non-profit business membership organization located in east central Illinois, is seeking an Office Manager. Position offers excellent opportunity to network and connect with businesses and community leaders and make a positive impact in Effingham County. The Office Manager handles the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, providing high quality customer service to a broad spectrum of internal and external customers with a focus on efficiency and time management. Effective communication across multiple platforms is required, so quality candidates must have a general familiarity with the community and its activities. Computer proficiency is a must! Background in professional office or retail environment. High School diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Full-time position. May require occasional evening and/or weekend activity. We offer We offer retirement benefits, paid time off and job-related tuition reimbursement.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,000.00 to $35,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Microsoft Office,: 3 years (Preferred)

Project Manager - South Western Kentucky - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center - Owensboro, KY

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is looking for a dedicated individual to help support the initiatives of the Chamber’s Workforce Center. The center serves as the primary private-sectors resource for education and workforce initiatives designed to meet the state’s pressing workforce challenges. This job requires a commitment until at least July 2020, is based in the Southwest region, and will include local and in-state travel.This position will be responsible for Bowling Green, Owensboro, Henderson, Hopkinsville and Paducah.

The Project Manager for Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) will implement employer-driven career pathways and set strategy in consultation with the workforce and education systems in the Southwest region. As Program Manager of Talent Pipeline Management, you will have access to a national network of business organizations who are implementing these strategies. Your role will include convening employer collaboratives in key industry sectors and facilitating them through the strategies necessary for them to effectively engage with education providers and create their local talent pipelines.

Responsibilities and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. More information Here: Kentucky Chamber

Marketing & Communications Coordinator
The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce - Manistee, MI

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communication Coordinator is responsible for being the first point of contact for the Chamber of Commerce, providing communication, marketing and administrative support to all events, programs, and economic development. This position works with Chamber staff to actively prospect and recruit new members and market all Chamber happenings. This position is an excellent communicator, can prioritize multiple tasks in a changing environment with meeting deadlines, has a strong attention to detail, is reliable and has a creative nature. This position must be a team player and also be able to work independently with little supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers and creates e-newsletters, communications for media releases, member e-blast and videos on all social media platforms*
• Ensures all marketing and communication activities comply with Chamber brand.**
• Markets and advertises for all events, programs and updates from Chamber in a timely manner**
• Responsible for scheduling, promoting and organizing grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremonies**
• Creates print specifications and secures bids for printing and distribution of relocation guides, brochures, flyers, postcards, and other printed materials.**
• Prepares and publishes annual report and presentations for events, programs and stakeholder meeting**
• Coordinates event and program registrations**
• Maintains websites, making sure content is current and updated at all times**
• Membership prospecting and sales**
• Updates membership and business information in database**
• Coordinates filings and correspondences**
• Maintains order, closures and cleanliness of office**
• Other duties as assigned*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or experience in marketing, communications, or business development*
• Understanding of marketing perspectives and strategies*

• The ability to think creatively and “outside of the box” as it pertains to developing marketing ideas and campaigns for the Chamber
• Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Proficiency with G Suite preferred and Canva

This position reports to the reports to the President of the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce.

Job Type: Full-time

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, along with bonus potential. More information:  Manistee Chamber

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