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.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
