**APPLY ONLINE via the Chamber’s Career Page. See below for further application instructions**
Lead the Voice of Business in Interior Alaska
The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proven executive leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
This is an opportunity to lead one of Alaska’s most influential regional business organizations at an important time for Interior Alaska. The Chamber represents a diverse membership of nearly 600 businesses and organizations and serves as a trusted advocate, convener, and strategic partner for the regional business community.
The President and CEO is the Chamber’s chief executive, lead advocate, primary spokesperson, and senior relationship builder. Working with the Board of Directors, the CEO translates the Chamber’s mission and strategic priorities into measurable results while ensuring strong organizational systems, accountability, and financial discipline.
The next CEO will join an organization with an engaged Board, committed staff, strong community relationships, respected advocacy programs, and established signature events. The Board is focused on strengthening internal systems, staff development, financial reporting, strategic execution, member value, and long-term revenue stability.
Immediate Leadership Priorities
The next President and CEO will be expected to:
- Strengthen organizational systems, accountability, and performance reporting
- Develop and lead a high-performing staff team
- Ensure strong financial stewardship and sustainable revenue growth
- Strengthen membership engagement, recruitment, retention, and value
- Advance a credible, nonpartisan, pro-business advocacy agenda
- Build productive relationships with business leaders, elected officials, military partners, Alaska Native organizations, educators, media, and community stakeholders
- Maintain a visible and credible presence throughout the Fairbanks business community
Scope of Leadership
The President and CEO provides executive leadership in the following areas:
- Strategic and operational planning
- Administration and staff management
- Board and committee relations
- Advocacy and public policy
- External relations and partnerships
- Communications, marketing, and media relations
- Financial management and organizational sustainability
- Revenue development
- Membership growth and value
The CEO serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and performs the duties assigned to the position under the Chamber’s bylaws.
Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate should bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience in business, nonprofit, government, public affairs, economic development, a membership organization, or a related environment
- Experience working effectively with a governing board and maintaining clear distinctions between governance and management
- Proven success leading staff, setting expectations, developing talent, managing performance, and building a healthy workplace culture
- Experience managing an organizational or departmental budget of at least $1 million
- Demonstrated success generating revenue through membership, sponsorships, events, partnerships, grants, fundraising, or other earned-income strategies
- Experience building productive relationships with business leaders, elected officials, community partners, media, and diverse constituencies
- Ability to navigate legislative, regulatory, and political processes; direct advocacy or public policy experience is strongly preferred
- Strong written, public speaking, media, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills
A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communications, political science, nonprofit management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent education, executive leadership experience, and demonstrated achievement may be considered.
Leadership Characteristics
The Chamber seeks a leader who is:
- Organized, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through
- Strategic while attentive to operational detail
- Transparent, responsive, and proactive in communication
- Confident and diplomatic across differing viewpoints
- Collaborative, decisive, and willing to address difficult issues
- Politically astute and able to advance a nonpartisan, Board-approved agenda
- Committed to building trust and becoming an active member of the Fairbanks community
Compensation & Benefits
The Chamber offers a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Base salary: $140,000 to $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience
- Eligibility for an annual performance incentive
- Relocation assistance, which may be available as part of the final compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the Chamber paying 75% of employee premiums
- SIMPLE IRA with an employer match of up to 3% of eligible compensation
- Four weeks of combined paid time off annually
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
This is a full-time, Fairbanks-based executive position. The role requires occasional early-morning, evening, and weekend commitments, along with periodic travel within and outside Alaska.
The President and CEO is an at-will employee of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.
About Fairbanks
Fairbanks is the economic, military, education, healthcare, transportation, and cultural hub of Interior Alaska. The region offers leaders the opportunity to make a visible impact while building meaningful relationships across business, government, education, the military, Alaska Native organizations, and civic life.
Residents enjoy year-round recreation, a vibrant arts and cultural community, convenient air access, and the distinctive rhythms of Alaska’s seasons, from summer’s midnight sun to winter’s aurora.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit an Employment Application along with the following requirements via the Chamber’s website at fairbankschamber.org/careers.
- A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience
- A current résumé
- Contact information for three professional references
- Employment Application
The cover letter should address the candidate’s experience in executive leadership, financial management, staff development, board governance, advocacy or public policy, revenue development, and membership or stakeholder engagement.
Applications received by August 17, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The Search Committee anticipates beginning interviews in August, with a preferred start date in September or October. Candidate information will be handled with discretion to the extent permitted by applicable law.
The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
