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President & CEO
Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce - Delray Beach, FL
$105,000 - $125,000 a year
The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is searching for a dynamic and experienced leader forthe role of President & CEO.
Job Summary: The Chief ExecutiveOfficer will work closely with the Board of Directors, serving as managingdirector of operations and as the main link between members, businesses andpartners within the city of Delray Beach. The ideal candidate for this positionshould have a clear understanding of the business and political makeup withinthe city of Delray Beach. The candidateshould have previous corporate or non-profit executive management experienceand a proven track record for effective team management and results-drivenleadership.
Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:
· Strategicvision with extensive and nuanced skills to drive change management, missionfulfillment, and operational outcomes.
· Results-drivenpersonality with highly developed interpersonal skills for leading andmotivating staff, board, members, volunteers, and partners.
· Strongunderstanding of the local political landscape for change and collaborationwith civic leadership and partner organizations.
· Strongrecord of local and or regional community engagement, both professionally andas a volunteer.
· Visionaryable to make key decisions that will benefit the organization.
· Aninspirational and positive presence and leader.
· Excellentinterpersonal and relationship-building skills.
· Abilityto identify new revenue streams to grow the organization and add member value.
· Abilityto prioritize, delegate, and oversee a multitude of areas.
· Strongoral and written communication skills; proficient with public speaking.
· Effectivein engaging a board of directors in the work of the organization.
· Experienceand understanding of sound business practices and non-profit governance,including revenue, cash flow, budgeting, banking relationships, and costcontainment. Non-profit financeexperience including 990s, audit, budgeting and insurances preferred.
Responsibilities:
· Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of Chamber members on public policy matters affectingbusiness.
· StrategicPlan: In collaboration with the Board of Directors, create a strategic plan forthe Chamber. Maintain responsibility forimplementing the strategic objectives of the plan within a reasonabletime frame.
· Membership: Maintain responsibility for the overall performance of the Chamber’s membershipactivities including membership acquisition, growth, stewardship, andretention.
· PublicRelations/Outreach: Create and maintain a dynamic and forward-thinking publicimage for the organization. Includestrategies for marketing, communications, media relations, and communityrelations. Represent the Chamber in public; attend board and partner meetings.
· Fundraising/Sponsorship: Be responsible for the Chamber’s sponsorshiprelations, donor engagement, grant writing, and program growth. Manage sponsorship activities to raise fundsannually from corporate, government and other sources.
· Leadership: Lead, manage and develop key employees toachieve Chamber goals. Establish aculture of teamwork and excellence.
· Assessment: Identify risks within the organization andproblem-solve to find solutions
· Branding: Set the tone for Chamber image and culture;serve as the main spokesperson with media and other external stakeholders.
· Programs: Manage events and programs on stricttimelines in support of membership.
· MarketingCommunications: Oversee the plan and direct communications including websitedevelopment and social media strategy.
Education/Experience:
· Bachelor’sdegree required; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
· Tenyears of management experience required, including supervision of professionalstaff, with a minimum five years at a senior-level management position.
· Demonstratedtrail of successful leadership in the nonprofit or profit sector, includingdemonstrated success in change management.
· Demonstratedsuccess in fundraising.
· Demonstratedability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
· Demonstratedsuccess in community leadership.
· Experiencein working for or serving on a board of directors for a nonprofit organization.
· Commitmentand experience of working with diverse communities and audiences.
Essential Physical Requirements andEnvironmental Conditions
Lift and carry weightup to approximately 25 pounds. Sitting,standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Distinguish colors and acceptableeyesight (with or without correction), acceptable hearing (with or without hearingaid). Pulling, pushing, kneeling, bending and stooping, reaching and climbing. Use of telephone and the computer on aregular and continual basis. Also worksinside and outside in varying weather conditions which includes noise andheat. Must be willing to work flexiblehours, day or night, weekends and holidays as needed. Reasonable accommodationwill be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 /year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce - Monterey, CA
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is searching for an ideal candidate with management, financial, and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, inform, and assume all the necessary duties as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Monterey Peninsula, where the ocean meets land, is known as one of the most spectacular scenic areas in the world; a perfect backdrop to focus on promoting business excellence with the MPCC vision, mission, and value statement as your guide. While representing small and large businesses, the candidate must exhibit strong leadership, organizational and management skills, create opportunities for membership value, and most importantly, promote and build long-lasting relationships throughout our business membership community. Candidate must be able to work directly and effectively with the public, elected government officials, and business members and leaders from companies large and small.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and skills.
Deadline for submission is 5:00 pm, September 5, 2019.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 /year
Experience:
- relevant: 4 years (Preferred)
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
President/CEO of the Crystal Lake IL Chamber of Commerce
Accepting Applications for the Position of President/CEO of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
Full time (minimum 40 hours per week), Salary – negotiable DOQ
POSITION SUMMARY: The position is responsible for, but not limited, to the following:
Functions as the chief spokesperson for the Chamber; effectively represents the Crystal Lake Chamber and the
Crystal Lake area to all businesses, press, related organizations and the general public in accordance with
Chamber positions, policy and mission.
Is aware of Chamber and community needs and takes action when necessary to ensure a positive relationship
exists between the Chamber, local businesses, local governments, and the community.
Provides insights, recommends actions and proposes strategies to the Board of Directors in dealing with internal
and external affairs of the Chamber that are supportive of the Chamber’s mission.
Provides leadership and professional assistance to volunteer leaders in fulfilling their Chamber role.
Trains, coaches and empowers the staff to be effective leaders and decision makers.
Creates innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities within the Chamber and the community.
Ensures adequate levels of qualified, productive and customer oriented staff for the Chamber office.
Manages the financial performance so that membership recruitment and retention as well as activity meets or
exceeds targets.
Markets the Chamber to ensure enrollment, involvement and retention of new and existing members.
Maintains working relationship with elected and appointed officials of Crystal Lake and McHenry County.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Advanced degree in business, finance, law, public administration or related field desirable.
Institute for Organization Management (IOM) certification preferred.
Minimum of 5 years management/leadership experience.
Experience with a Board and leading large number of volunteers strongly desired.
Public policy advocacy and economic development experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills are required.
Send packet, including cover letter stating qualifications, interest in the position, resume; and list of three professional references by 1:00pm – Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to:
Crystal Lake Chamber Search Committee
c/o Jackie Ruiz, Interim Executive Director
427 W. Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Equal Opportunity Employer
Talent Outreach and Engagement
Greater Louisville Inc. Louisville, KY
Greater Louisville Inc. is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our Talent Team as a Manager of Talent Outreach and Engagement. Under general supervision this position is responsible for supporting talent attraction initiatives including educational outreach, event marketing, and project management activities to enhance and support GLI's talent attraction brand Live in Lou.
WHO WE ARE:
Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization where regional business leaders come together to accelerate business competitiveness, economic growth and job creation in the Greater Louisville region. The region's largest business leadership organization, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system and fast growth companies; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of the business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates business leadership engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness.
GLI has developed a comprehensive strategy to expand and retain the region's existing talent pool. The Greater Louisville region must remake and strategically market an authentic, distinct and positive 'brand' for the region that supports talent attraction and talent retention, and benefits the regional business community. Under the Live in Lou brand, GLI has launched a digital marketing campaign, an ambassador program, employer outreach activities and promotion of available jobs at university career fairs.
- Maintain and employ a deep understanding of Live in Lou and talent attraction, retention and development strategies and assets.
- Coordinate talent strategies with internal GLI department strategies and goals
- Execute strategies for engagement specifically in university-related programs and departments
- Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with career services offices, alumni offices and other identified departments of targeted universities
- Coordinate and engage the corporate community for the purpose of introducing talent attraction and retention assets and available programs throughout the region
- Work with the Talent team to develop and execute events with targeted university campuses and local employers for the purpose of marketing Greater Louisville career opportunities
- Coordinate all individual Talent efforts with overall economic development initiatives
- Manage and expand City Champs brand ambassador program, including conducting training, communicating with Champs and hosting events
- Inform and assist those individuals interested in relocating to Louisville, including welcome events, facilitating connections, making introductions, etc.
- Coordinate with and support marketing strategies and efforts of Live in Lou
- Work with the Talent team to develop and execute special projects identified as furthering outreach strategies for educational engagement and/or talent attraction
- Submit meeting notes, utilize databases, prepare appropriate reports and perform necessary meeting follow-up
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing or a related field is required plus three (3) to five (5) years' professional experience preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when proficiency is demonstrated.
A valid driver's license in good standing.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Proficient skills in public speaking.
Professional and capable of presenting to top investors.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Microsoft Office, etc.); social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest) and Slack. Knowledge of Wordpress, and CRM a plus.
Must be able to pass any required drug test and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Apply: Greater Louisville Inc (GLI)
Executive Director, Algoma Chamber of Commerce - Algoma, WI
Job Description:
The Executive Director of the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for the coordination and management of the day-to-day chamber business. The Executive Director will work with, and clearly communicate with the Board of Directors in establishing, implementing and maintaining policies and reporting procedures to achieve the overall mission of the chamber.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage the chamber offices to achieve the following results: (1) Visitor center staffed and open 7-days-a-week Mid-May through Mid-October, and 5-days-a week during off season; (2) Administrative offices open 5-day-a-week year-round; (3) Building clean and maintained throughout the year; (4) Materials available in the visitors as well as other relevant regional information for tourists.
Provides the leadership to ensure that the chamber functions with maximum efficiency. As established by the Board of Directors, assists committees, members and staff in interpretation of policy and will promote the vision and mission of the organization.
Shall effectively communicate and update members on chamber activities and events. Is responsible for developing meeting agendas, board minutes and maintaining organization records.
Serve as co-chair of the Shanty Days Committee that will include: taking minutes, sending agendas, managing the Chamber booth during the event, developing the marketing materials, updating the website, researching and purchasing appropriate advertising, managing the financials being sure to communicate to both the Shanty Days Committee and the Chamber Board of Directors, and other responsibilities when appropriate.
Serve as chief editor for the annual Friendly Algoma Guidebook. Leads the effort to gather advertising, research up-to-date area information, and write and design publication.
Develop, implement, and coordinate any necessary marketing to promote chamber members and chamber-sponsored events.
May be asked to collaborate on and advocate for comprehensive workforce development strategies which will assist current and prospective employers with recruiting, training, and retaining employees.
Supervise and coordinate any administrative staff and volunteers for the visitor’s center. Recruits, motivates and organizes effective utilization of volunteers for the visitor’s center and any appropriate events (i.e., Shanty Days).
Collaborate with neighboring counties and appropriate regional development organizations for positive relations and mutually beneficial development efforts in northeastern Wisconsin.
Oversee and administer an annual budget
May be asked to participate in various committees and serve on boards as the Board of Directors sees fit. Will be expected to communicate these activities to the Board and membership when appropriate.
Other duties may include: manage the gift certificate program; answer phones; send out fulfillment pieces when requested; communicate member concerns to the Board of Directors; keep member database up-to-date; and other duties as dictated by the Board of Directors.
Measurement of Effective Performance:
Budget goals are met.
Member recruitment and retention goals are met.
Project and events meet or exceed budget goals.
The chamber has a good image in the community as measured by member satisfaction, retention rate, and participation in programs/events.
Position Requirements:
- The Executive Director will be expected to be a strong leader in the area and work cooperatively with governmental agencies, individual members and visitors when necessary. This person will have exceptional energy and enthusiasm, have the capability and work ethic to function effectively in an independent environment with minimal resources and be an individual of high integrity.
- An undergraduate college degree is preferred and a demonstrated ability to work, organize and lead in a multi-member/board-driven environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills are required.
- Capable in the use of computer technology, including spreadsheet, database, graphic word processing and internet technology and Quickbooks software.
- Required job enthusiasm and desire to help reach the organizations goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Hampton Roads Chamber - Norfolk, VA
The Hampton Roads Chamber is the premier pro-business organization serving as an Impactful Advocate, Powerful Economic Development Partner, Inspiring Ignitor, and Regional Collaborator setting the conditions for businesses to succeed.
The Chamber is seeking a Vice President, Governmental Affairs to join our team. The ideal candidate has an in-depth knowledge of legislative procedures and lobbying techniques as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Overview: The Vice President of Governmental Affairs is responsible for creating a pro-business environment through the advancement of the Hampton Roads Chamber’s policy objectives at the local, state, and federal levels. He/she will accomplish this through high-level strategic leadership; identification of and engagement on legislative and regulatory threats and opportunities, utilization of expertise to inform the coordination of political and grassroots engagement in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, and the building of relationships with decision makers and other stakeholders to advance the Chamber’s advocacy agendas.
Responsibilities:
- Develops research, supporting data and positions on issues of interest and impactful to the business community.
- Monitors and lobbies for legislation affecting the business climate in Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.
- Makes internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the Chamber.
- Serves as the organization’s liaison to local, state and federal government officials.
- Oversees and coordinates all lobbying efforts of the Chamber.
- Oversees development and administration of the Hampton Roads Business PAC.
- Oversees and coordinates the activities of the Chamber’s Public Policy Advisors.
- Oversees and the coordination of public policy efforts within the local Divisions.
- Develops and supervises implementation of an annual budget for support of department operations.
- Supervises assigned employees, including performance evaluations, salary recommendations, and recommendations for disciplinary action.
- Works in collaboration with statewide organizations, which affect the business climate such as Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Virginia Free and the Coalition for Virginia’s Future.
Requirements:
- Any combination of education / experience equivalent to a degree in political science, business administration or other closely related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of governmental structures and operations at the Federal, state and local levels.
- Proficient with computer and software packages used by the Chamber.
- Minimum of eight years’ experience in government affair, business or organization management.
- Working knowledge of non-profit organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of legislative procedures and lobbying techniques.
- Superb interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Chamber members, elected and appointed officials, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive financial and administrative reports.
- Superb communication skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to travel to and stay in Richmond during the General Assembly sessions.
- Directly secure private sector financial support for HRBizPac and other activities to meet budgetary objectives.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- relevant: 8 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
