Executive Director

Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce

122 N. River Street, Spooner WI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Part Time

Contract Term:

January 1 thru December 31; 5 hours daily (10am-3 pm Monday through Friday), Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Reports to:

Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce President

Wage Range: $16-19/hour

Position Summary:

The Executive Director is responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors to provide executive leadership to the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce.

Professional Experience & Education:

• Working knowledge of local, regional and state-level political systems and experience in developing collaborative relationships in these areas.
• Social Media Management (Meta) experience required.
• Proficiency or a desire to learn Quickbooks, Constant Contact, Canva and Google Suites.
• Management/executive level experience in a business-related field or other leadership position, including oversight of finances desired but not required.
• Previous event management experience preferred.

Requisite Skills & Abilities:

• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication, customer service, time management and event planning skills required.
• An ability to collaborate and network which fosters teamwork between/among stakeholders (Board members, volunteer 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.
• Excellent skills in community consensus building.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage multiple budgets, to analyze organization performance and to project financial performance.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects and events.
• Ability to motivate others to be champions of chamber initiatives.
• Strong commitment to personal growth.
• Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber.

Job Responsibilities/Governance:

• Lead, direct and develop Chamber’s fundraising strategies.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, volunteer staffing, membership and marketing efforts.
• Prepare and communicate agendas and materials for the Board, general membership and sub committee groups.
• Attend Chamber Board committee meetings and provide staff support to committee efforts.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities/Public Relations & Marketing:

• 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.
• Participate and coordinate in membership and sponsorship sales drives.
• Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events.
• Operate within and advance the policies of the Chamber.
• Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to advance the City of Spooner’s economic welfare.
• Create and implement separate local and room tax marketing plans.
• Develop and maintain a positive and helpful relationship with city and county governmental agencies; neighboring Chambers and the State chamber.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

The Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, marital status, disability or arrest.

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