Executive Director

Pay & Job Type

$75,000 – $78,000 a year
Bonus structure
Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Position Summary

The Executive Director is responsible and accountable to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors to the Centralia Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.

Financial Management

Oversee the general finances of the Chamber
With the approval of the Finance Committee of the board, develop an annual budget for the Chamber’s operations that delineate projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate.
Lead, direct and develop Chamber’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns.
Monitor Chamber’s fiscal condition

Personnel Management

Oversee the management of chamber staff including hiring, firing, performance reviews, salary and benefits administration, policy, and general supervision.
Coach and develop the internal leadership team to attain consistent, highly effective performance.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, create better business practices and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Create an internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor staff activity, and performance against goals with continued supervision.
Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration, and professional standards for the organization. Build accountability into the culture.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, staffing, membership, and marketing efforts
Work with the Chair to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings
Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board
Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber
Represent the Chamber at business and community events, meetings, etc.
Build partnerships with other organizations
Support the officers of the Chamber
Fulfill the officer and committee responsibilities assigned to the President in the Chamber bylaws
Attend Chamber Board committee meetings and provide staff support to committee efforts
Direct the annual and long-term planning process
Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events
Oversee organization of Chamber’s Annual Retreat & Events
Operate within and advance the policies of the Chamber
Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to advance the business communities economic welfare
Maintain open communication with the Board, and work with the Board in the governance of the Chamber; bring issues to the Board in a timely fashion
Implement a marketing plan for the chamber to assure a positive community image.
Develop and maintain a positive and helpful relationship with cities and county governmental agencies; neighboring Chambers and the State chamber.
Develop goals and long-range plans of the chamber
Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by keeping the interior and exterior of the building and grounds clean and well-maintained.

Skills & Abilities

Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
Effective written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Outstanding time management and event planning skills
Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between/among Board members, staff, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials and strategic committees and organizations.
Strong Executive and supervisory skills, including the ability to plan, organize, lead, delegate
Passion for collaboration and networking
Excellent skills in community consensus building
Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage a budget, to analyze organization performance and to project financial performance.
Ability to perform a cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects, and events. Ability to work a wide and flexible range of business hours, including overnight travel on an occasional basis.
Ability to motivate others to be champions of chamber initiatives
Strong commitment to personal growth
Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber
Able to work in a PC networked environment that uses Microsoft Office products: Word,
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet browsers, and other necessary programs needed to accomplish the job

Typical Physical Activity

Speaking, hearing, reading, and understanding English
Repetitive motion
Pushing/pulling/kneeling/bending
Stooping/crouching
Lifting and carrying
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Reaching overhead
Sitting, standing, walking for long periods of time
Visual and mental concentration

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5-10 years management/executive-level experience in a business-related field or other leadership position, including supervision of professional staff and oversight of finances.
Previous Chamber management experience preferred.
Working knowledge of local, regional and state-level political systems and experience in developing collaborative relationships in these areas
Minimum of 3 years P&L responsibilities
Certifications and licenses – Valid driver’s license required
Status – Full-time, salaried exempt

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; or comparable professional training and experience attained through military, industry, or association service.