Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer - Chamber of Commerce

Roseburg, OR (Relocation Assistance Available)

Day Shift – 100% Onsite Role

Direct Hire

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000

COMPANY PROFILE:

• This Chamber of Commerce is the leading regional advocate for business, focusing on economic development, infrastructure growth, and supporting local industries.

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Simple IRA Match

• Mileage Reimbursement & Expense Account & Cell Phone Allowance

• PTO & Paid Holidays (8)

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY: Chief Executive Officer

• Serves as chief executive and administrative officer and official board secretary to the board of directors, and shall cause to be prepared notices, agendas and minutes of meetings of the board.

• Serve as advisor to the board chair, executive committee and board of directors on program planning, and shall assemble information and data and cause to be prepared special reports as directed by the program of the chamber.

• Serves as a non-voting member of the board of directors, executive committee and all committees of the RACC.

• Leads and manages all aspects of the chamber’s government affairs and political advocacy activities.

• Speaks, together with current board chair, on behalf of the chamber with media and in the local government or legislative arena.

• Is responsible for hiring, setting compensation levels for, directing and supervising, disciplining and discharging all chamber employees.

• Is responsible for managing all chamber assets and resources toward the goals and priorities plans developed during planning sessions as well as the chamber’s vision, mission and purpose.

• Has responsibility to ensure that all chamber programs, activities and events are properly planned and coordinated.

• Manages staff and volunteer outreach to new and existing business. Membership recruitment and retention is a high priority.

• Provides leadership, counsel and support to the current board chair, other board officers, committee, ad hoc and task force chairs.

BACKGROUND: Chief Executive Officer

• Education: Bachelor's degree or commensurate years of chamber experience

• 3+ yrs Chamber of Commerce and/or 501(c)(6) membership-based organizational management

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) or WACE Academy certification, Preferred

• Strong understanding of public policy, economic development and business advocacy at local, state and federal levels

• Strong computer and organizational skills

• Supervision/management experience of staff and volunteers

• Proven experience in budget development, financial management, and controls

• Self-management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign) and ability to learn Member database

• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation