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President / CEO - Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
President / CEO - Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
President / CEO
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
311 E. Tyler Ave.
Harlingen, Texas 78550
United States
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Basic Function:
*Responsible for guiding the corporate affairs of the Chamber
*Determining how to achieve the objectives and carry out policy positions of the Chamber
*Setting and implementing long and short-range objectives, including forecasting the economic and political environment in which the Chamber will be operating
*Directing, managing and leading the Chamber management team that implements the various programs, overseeing the daily activities of the Chamber and its committees.
*Making recommendations to the Board of Directors and political leadership that will support the goals and objectives of the Chamber
*Represent Chamber through continuous contact with membership, outside individuals, public agencies and officials, various organizations
Supervision: Oversees all of corporate staff; interviews applicants and approves hiring decisions; ensures proper training; directs all tasks and work plans; participates in planning and scheduling management responsibilities; conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews
External Contacts: Frequent contact with state, national and international political and civic leaders, public agencies and officials, and various organizations and groups with the general public
Internal Contacts: Frequent contact with Chamber personnel and with the Board of Directors
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in chamber management preferred. Must possess computer skills and strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Submit resume and cover letter no later than September 30, 2020, by mail or email. Attention: Dr. Bonnie D. Villarreal (Board Chair), 802 South Loop 499, Suite 1, Harlingen, Texas 78550. Send resume and cover letter attention: Dr. Bonnie D. Villarreal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Resumes are recommended vs. walk-in/in-person
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
**Pay can be commensurate with qualifications and experience**
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
Under general direction of the Delray Beach CRA Executive Director with specific direction of the City Manager, the Economic Development Director plans and implements business and economic development programs and strategies for the City and the Community Redevelopment Agency, with particular emphasis on the downtown and other business corridors within the City. Duties Include establishing and implementing business attraction and retention strategies, incentive programs, marketing, and workforce development. Work is performed at a highly professional level with a high degree of independence and initiative.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
General:
- Work with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Chamber President, the Chamber's Economic Development Committee, City government and elected officials; and all appropriate County agencies to formulate, recommend and carry out policies relative to business development, retention and enhancement strategies and programs in the CRA district and identified business districts within the City.
- Coordinate with other agencies and organizations such as the Business Development Board, Workforce Alliance, etc. on regional economic development activities as well as working with other appropriate government agencies, bankers, real estate and commercial brokers acting as a liaison to facilitate productive interactions with the City of Delray Beach.
- Prepare reports and make appropriate monthly and annual status presentations to CRA, Chamber, City and others as necessary.
- Compile databases and relevant planning and economic information regarding housing, retail, industrial, and office development activity;
- Direct the implementation of the Economic Development Programs outlined in the CRA Plan.
- Meet, confer and provide detailed information to new businesses contemplating a relocation or expansion into Delray Beach
- Assist private developers and business owners with site planning, zoning, platting, variances, incentives and other regulatory issues associated with redevelopment and economic development;
- Represent the City with outside agencies or private developers and other interested parties.
- Meet, confer and provide detailed information to new businesses contemplating a relocation or expansion into Delray Beach.
- Develop strategies to attract entrepreneurs and promote the development of innovation oriented companies in Delray Beach
- Identify potential resources for the development of Innovation Businesses
- Participate with other public and private entities on the creation of business incubation programs
- Promote Public-Private partnerships to provide support and resources to start-ups
- Provide supervision and support to the Economic Development Manager in order to fulfill the CRA's Economic Development Programs within the CRA Plan, including developing strategies, identifying the community competitive advantages, targeting industries, identifying prospects, and using marketing tools.
- Assist in the marketing and negotiations for development of CRA-owned properties
- Serve as a resource for the public, including the development community, businesses, property owners, community organizations and make public presentations to help educate local residents, the business community, and City of Delray Beach staff about the benefits of a planned economic development effort.
- Respond to inquiries regarding economic data, trends and resources such as industrial and commercial development opportunities.
- Assist in the writing of new zoning regulations as conditions change in the development environment;
- Prepare developer and tenant real estate packages, including Requests for Proposals that provide site information, demographics, photographs, surveys, environmental information, and more to use in attracting tenants and developers;
- Review and process applications for the various CRA Economic Incentive Programs
- Write, justify and budget for annual requests for CRA and City funding for economic development to include private sector fund raising though the Chamber of Commerce to support Delray's economic development marketing plans and overall economic development efforts.
- Review financial data submitted in relation to development proposals utilizing CRA properties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the, Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
- Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
The Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and hiring committee are searching for an individual to fill the Executive Director position. Hiring committee member Sean Cavanaugh highlights what the job entails and qualities the committee is looking for:
“Anyone knowing the Monmouth area can already understand what that position entails. Clearly there are the monthly luncheons, trying to gain new members and membership retention, and several other activities throughout the year they are involved in. They have a golf outing, Market Alley Music Days, working with Baconfest, being able to communicate with people and communicate ideas, and have a positive mental attitude. Attributes such as that would all be attractive to the hiring committee. Certain amount of ambition that a person has is helpful as well because the Chamber of Commerce thrives on its’ membership. The more members there are, the better they can serve the community because they will have more resources,” Cavanaugh states.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Director of the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce serves as a representative of the community and its business members to provide leadership in the fulfillment of the Chamber’s mission by developing effective strategies towards a successful and financially stable future while engaging existing businesses, assisting with new economic development and engaging with the community to sponsor and develop events.
SKILLS:
The Director should be a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership, organizational, communication (both oral and written) and technology skills to promote business retention, business growth and community events.
General Duties:
– Organize and implement programs and events that serve the Chamber of Commerce and the Community
– Encourage and promote special projects which foster economic growth and the betterment of the Monmouth community
– Manage Chamber finances and prepare/report to the Board of the Chamber
– Recruit and retain Chamber members
– Initiate press coverage relating to Chamber and community events
Read more: Monmouth Chamber
Membership Development Manager- Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Lansing, MI
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to help businesses succeed. This is best achieved through championing statewide efforts to enhance our state’s quality of life through free enterprise and economic growth with the support of a large and diverse membership base.
The goal of this position is to focus on and drive new sales for membership, products and services to the Michigan Chamber of Commerce through phone and email communication, creating sales campaigns, and account management. Successful individuals will have hustle, drive, focus, high-energy and a can-do attitude. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce will train and equip the employee with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications include
- 2-3 years of experience in sales or telemarketing, or with membership association background
- Computer literacy in Office 365
- Database experience
- Experience writing email sales correspondence
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Ability to meet or exceed goals and deadlines
A portion of work schedule is required to be work from home. Employee should have stable internet and phone connection. Future work may require some travel as executive orders allow.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Strategies- Greater Louisville Inc., Louisville, KY
Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction, nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system, and champions the development of the community's talent base. Additional strategic efforts focus on diversity and racial equity to help build a more inclusive economy. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. GLI is one of only three percent of chambers nationally certified with 5-star accreditation status by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, based on GLI's dedicated policy efforts, effective operations, beneficial programs and overall positive community impact. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn using @GLIchamber or visit www.greaterlouisville.com.
Under general supervision this role will manage the projects and events that provide support to the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. Assist in implementing the DE&I initiatives outlined in the NOW Louisville plan, a comprehensive strategy for regional economic growth and inclusion. Additionally, this position will manage the Chamber's Business Council to End Racism and coordinate with regional stakeholders to progress these efforts both internally and externally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Manage and provide support for the Business Council to End Racism
- Manage and coordinate volunteers and stakeholders to participate in chamber initiatives related to DE&I
- With supervision, manage the implementation of GLI's strategic initiatives related to supporting underrepresented business enterprises and talent: Drive inclusion, development, support, and amplification of underrepresented businesses throughout the region; Ensure diverse talent is connected and feels a sense of place in the region
- Manage and coordinate DE&I efforts with the Louisville Small Business Development Center, such as specialized training related to finances and capital, customer development, and scale up operations
- Manage outreach to underrepresented businesses and connect underrepresented businesses to resources as appropriate, including connections within the corporate business community
- Assist in the recruitment of regional DE&I community leaders, community-based organizations, and businesses to increase engagement with Chamber initiatives
- Manage GLI DE&I events
- Conduct research and develop strategies to support underrepresented business enterprises and talent
- Assist in the development of Chamber messaging including but not limited to GLI Leadership remarks, press releases, newsletters, GLI website, social media pages, job descriptions and internal documents to ensure inclusive language is being used
- Prepare reports for internal/external review of metrics
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Member Services Coordinator- Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ottawa, IL
Title: Member Services Coordinator
Supervisor: Executive Director
Classification: Full-time, exempt
Schedule: Full Time/Permanent
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a dynamic business organization working to advance the economic and civic interests of the Ottawa, Illinois area.
We serve our members as an action agency, information clearing house, business counselor, government advocate, and center for research and the promotion of the Ottawa business community.
POSITION SUMMARY The Member Services Coordinator is responsible for planning and administering member functions, responding to various member requests, maintaining all office operations and procedures, and supporting the Executive Director administratively. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, time management skills, multi-tasking, and an enjoyment of creating and maintaining a pleasant organizational environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION The Member Services Coordinator reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include day to day operation of the office, managing events such as Farmers’ Market, Welcomeburger,
Small Business seminars, and the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, and working with and coordinating functional volunteer groups. The ability to work on many tasks simultaneously and maintain focus and work quality is also crucial. The ability to move quickly from one work topic to another is a requirement for this position.
