Chief Executive Officer

Who We're Seeking:

We seek an experienced visionary and gravitational leader who possesses a unique blend of skills, experiences, and personal attributes that align with our organization's mission and goals.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of professional experience in roles such as Chamber leadership, private industry, trade associations, economic development, or related not-for-profit organizations.
• Proven track record of providing dynamic leadership, achieving revenue objectives, and delivering results in line with strategic plans.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in economic development principles, regional economy and political dynamics, marketing, and branding concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, manage, develop, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative culture and innovative workplace.
• Experience in successfully soliciting and securing funding from both the public and private sectors.

Leadership Qualities:

• A strategic and forward-thinking leader with diplomatic communication skills.
• Independent self-starter with strong analytical, planning, leadership, and project management skills.
• Charismatic with enthusiasm for the disciplined execution of details.
• Proactive, energetic, and self-assured professional with high personal integrity.
• Proven experience assembling and leading teams through recruitment, coaching, and development.
• Effective facilitator of cross-functional teams, capable of aligning them towards common goals.
• Trustworthy, adaptable, and able to foster a positive organizational culture.
• People enthusiastically follow you and want to be in your orbit.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of innovative ideas to grow the Chamber and support the business community.
• Collaborate with the volunteer Board of Directors to drive strategic planning and organizational policy.
• Oversee financial management, including budget development, fundraising strategies, and general finances.
• Represent the Chamber as a leading voice and advocate of business in the region.
• Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies to mobilize and educate Chamber members.
• Provide effective oversight, support, and direction to ongoing Chamber programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, business organizations, and the media.

Personal Strengths:

• Trustworthiness, professionalism, and a results-oriented mindset.
• A big-picture thinker with diplomatic and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, think quickly, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Open-minded and approachable, with excellent time management skills.
• Strong leadership ability with a focus on member value and member happiness.
• Keen industry acumen and awareness of competitive and economic issues affecting the chamber industry.

Pay: $89,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person