Executive Director
Position Summary
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director oversees the daily operations of the organization; is responsible for the Camber's financial accounting systems; and supports the efforts of the President and vision set by the Board of Directors. This position reports to the Board of Directors of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Director may be asked to perform additional tasks not included in the responsibilities listed above at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Financial Management
- Oversee the general finances of the Chamber through QuickBooks
- With approval of the board, develop and maintain an annual budget for the Chamber's operations that delineates 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
- Oversees and ensures timely accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Oversees office-supply ordering, organization, and expense control
- Manage IT functions including database procedures, information archive, and audits
- Implements and manages a technology plan for hardware and software
Staffing/HR
- 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 internal management system of key performance indicators (KPl'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.
Events
- Research and develop events, Chamber brand, speakers, communications, and membership value
- Large Event Planning (Taste of Clarkston, Women In Business, Concerts in the Park, Golf Classic)
- Oversees small event planning and speakers chosen
- Act as host for regularly scheduled events (BOBs, Lunch Mixers, Orientation, Non-Profit Round Tables, etc.)
- Schedule and manage ribbon cuttings
- Oversee the creation and direction of committees for various events and programs
o Provide guidance but allow staff to run certain committees (e.g., Ambassadors, VPN, etc.)
- Prepare, monitor, and evaluate strategic sponsorship levels
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 President 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
- Direct the annual and long-term planning process
- 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
- Participate in higher level membership and sponsorship sales
- Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events
- Oversee organization of Chamber's Annual Retreat & Events
- Operate within and advance the polices of the Chamber
- Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs.
- 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 city 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.
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 ability to plan, organize, lead, delegate, and monitor
- 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 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
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 7-10 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 responsibility
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; or comparable professional training and experience attained through military, industry, or association service.
Commitment to Chamber Core Values
- Members Come First
- Welcoming & Inclusive
- Integrity
- Forward Thinking
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- High Quality & Professional
Salary
- $80-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Please e-mail all resumes to Amy Laboissonniere at: amyl@indtwp.com